Sonor DCS 4000 Double Cymbal Stand

I needed two stands that each were able to hold 2 (or 3) cymbals, so I have order one Sonor DCD 4000 double cymbal stand and one Mapex TS965A Cymbal Tom Stand. While both stands were very solid and stable, I have found the operation of the Sonor stand much smoother, i.e., the design of the wing-nuts provides a better feeling when tightening/un-tightening the screws and when adjusting the position of the cymbals. Since, in addition, the Sonor stand was cheaper and also lighter, I ended up returning the Mapex and ordering a second Sonor stand.

Regarding the usefulness this stand, one of my stand holds two crashes (16'' and 17''), one on each side of my hi-hat. The arms of the stand are long enough to place, even larger cymbals, at an appropriate distance apart. Moreover, the stands come with a quick release wing-nut and also with a step-less cymbal tilter.

Regarding the stability of the stand, besides holding a 18” Crash and one 12” splash, my second Sonor stand also holds (firmly and without any problems) two Tama Superstar Hyperdrive toms (10’’x 6.5'' and 12’’x7''). To mount the two additional toms on this cymbal stand, I have used the Tama MC69 multi-clump tom holders, which, of course, are not provided by Sonor and need to be bought separately.

I have but one (minor) complain about this Sonor stand, namely, the last piece of the cymbal arm and the associated screw thread (where the wing-nut securing the cymbal is mounted) is not chromed like the rest of the stand. This is not really visible, as this part is covered by the cymbal and the wing-nut. Hopefully this part is made of stainless steel and it will not rust in time.