I made a comparison recording of my Star kit and my WFL. I wanted to show that these Japanese drums can hold their own against the American ones. Obviously they don't sound the same, or as good-- but not that far off in sound quality. I recorded each kit with all the same mics, preamps, cymbals, and snare. Neither recording has any eq/compression/effects. Check it out:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rttkRuMxgG8[/ame]