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Sonor AQX Drum Kits - Complete Setups for Every Space

The Sonor AQX is the entry point into the Sonor drum kit family - a range of complete kits designed to give beginners and advancing players everything they need to play straight away. With cymbals and hardware included on most configurations, the AQX removes the guesswork from getting started. Available in four distinct configurations to suit different spaces and playing styles.

AQX Studio - 20" Complete Kit

The most popular AQX configuration - a full 5-piece setup with a 20" bass drum, cymbals, and hardware included. Compact enough for bedrooms and practice rooms, with enough presence for rehearsal and small gigs. Available in Blue Sparkle, Red Sparkle, and Black Sparkle.

AQX Stage - 22" Complete Kit

The Stage steps up to a 22" bass drum for a fuller, deeper sound with greater projection - better suited to rehearsal rooms and live performance. Cymbals and hardware included. Available in Blue Sparkle, Red Sparkle, and Black Sparkle.

AQX Jazz - 18" Shell Pack

The AQX Jazz is a compact 4-piece shell pack with an 18" bass drum - ideal for jazz, smaller venues, and players who need a portable acoustic kit. Sold without cymbals and hardware.

AQX Micro - 14" Shell Pack

The AQX Micro is the smallest acoustic kit Sonor produces - a 14" bass drum configuration for the most compact possible footprint. Perfect for practice rooms, apartments, and younger players.

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Sonor AQX Drum Kits - Buyer's Guide

The Sonor AQX is built around a simple idea - give a beginner or advancing player a complete, well-specified kit that is ready to play straight out of the box, in a configuration that suits their space and playing context. The Studio and Stage kits include cymbals and hardware, which removes the most common source of confusion for new players: discovering after purchase that you still need stands, pedals, and cymbals before you can actually play.

The choice between Studio and Stage comes down to space and sound. The 20" Studio bass drum is the more practical option for smaller rooms - it produces a full acoustic sound without the physical footprint of a 22" kit. The 22" Stage bass drum delivers a deeper, fuller low end with greater projection, making it the better choice for rehearsal rooms and live performance where volume and presence matter more than compactness.

The AQX Jazz and Micro are shell packs without cymbals or hardware, designed for players who already have some gear or who want to choose their own. The Jazz's 18" bass drum is a popular choice for jazz players and gigging drummers who need a portable acoustic kit; the Micro's 14" configuration is the smallest acoustic option Sonor produces and is well suited to practice rooms, apartments, and younger players.

Sonor have been making drums in Germany since 1875 - one of the oldest drum manufacturers in the world - and that heritage is reflected in the AQX's build quality and finish standards, which are noticeably better than most kits at this price point.

If you're searching for drum kits for sale and want to try the AQX in person, you're welcome to visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Next day UK delivery is available on all orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sonor AQX Studio and Stage kits are complete sets that include the drum shells, cymbals, all necessary hardware stands, a bass drum pedal, and a drum throne. Everything you need to start playing is included - no additional purchases required. The AQX Jazz and Micro are shell packs and do not include cymbals or hardware.
The AQX Studio uses a 20" bass drum - more compact and practical for smaller rooms and home practice. The AQX Stage uses a 22" bass drum for a fuller, deeper sound with greater projection, better suited to rehearsal rooms and live performance. Both include cymbals and hardware and are available in the same three sparkle finishes.
The AQX Micro is the smallest acoustic drum kit Sonor produces, built around a 14" bass drum. It's designed for players who need the absolute minimum acoustic footprint - ideal for practice rooms, apartments, and younger players. It is sold as a shell pack without cymbals or hardware.
The AQX Studio and Stage complete kits are available in Blue Sparkle, Red Sparkle, and Black Sparkle. The AQX Jazz is available in Blue Ocean Sparkle, and the AQX Micro in Black Midnight Sparkle.
The AQX is Sonor's entry-level range, with complete kit options that include cymbals and hardware. The AQ1 and AQ2 are intermediate shell packs with improved shell materials and hardware specification, designed for advancing players who want a step up in tonal quality and build. The AQ2 in particular is a significant upgrade in shell quality and tonal character.
Yes - you're welcome to visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to try the Sonor AQX in person. Our team can also help you compare it against other beginner options and advise on the right configuration for your space and budget. Next day UK delivery is available for those shopping online.