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Roland TD-17KVX2 vs Simmons Titan 50

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Simmons Titan 50 is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Roland TD-17KVX2 or Simmons Titan 50?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Simmons Titan 50 is the cheaper at $399.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Roland TD-17KVX2 Simmons Titan 50
US price $2089.99 $399
BrandRolandSimmons
Released
Sound module TD-17
Preset kits 70 25
Voice count 187
Drum pad count 5 5
Cymbal pad count 4 3
Snare pad type mesh mesh
All mesh heads Yes Yes
Snare size (in) 12 10
Hi hat type separate-stand pad-mounted
Bluetooth Yes Yes
USB midi Yes
Weight (kg) 24.7

Sources — Roland TD-17KVX2: roland.com (verified 2026-07-11). Simmons Titan 50: simmonsdrums.net (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Roland TD-17KVX2 and Simmons Titan 50?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Preset kits: Roland TD-17KVX2 70 vs Simmons Titan 50 25
  • Cymbal pad count: Roland TD-17KVX2 4 vs Simmons Titan 50 3
  • Snare size (in): Roland TD-17KVX2 12 vs Simmons Titan 50 10
  • Hi hat type: Roland TD-17KVX2 separate-stand vs Simmons Titan 50 pad-mounted

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