Feature:
I'll give the features a "6" rating as everything is functional, but I believe the set would be better if Pearl would have made the tom mounts the same as on the "Export" series (no metal to metal contact). These fittings are a little "cheaper" and could result in stripping/hardware damage over time.

Quality:
As for raliability, I've recorded and gigged with these for over three years with no problems, and the finish still looks great. The big advantage of this set is the portability. They really help out when space is at a minumum. With gas prices the way they are, a drummer no longer needs a huge van or truck to get his drums to the show. You could put these in a VW Bug or other economy car, and still have a great drum sound. With the cases/bags designed for these drums, a cheap army-surplus duffel bag for hardware, and my Cymbal-bag backpack, I have loaded in and out in one trip.

Value:
Well worth the price.

Desirability:
I like funky looking gear, and I like portable gear, so naturally I think these are great. I like the fact that I'm the only drummer in my area that plays live shows with these drums. Let other guys lug around larger, heavier drums that end up sounding and looking the same as the next guys set. My set looks unique, sounds unique, and rocks just as loud (through a PA, and acousicly) as other drummers' "dime a dozen" drum sets.

Sound:
These drums produce a great sound with good heads. I'd give them a 10 if they had the option of being double headed, but for single headed drums (like the concert toms sets of the 70s) they have a direct punchy sound that when mic'ed produce a tom sound that can compete with "full-sized" drums. The Kick drum is nice and solid with padding and a microphone. Again though, good quality heads are a must. I use pinstripes on toms, and an Evans eq3 type on bass drum, Pearl logo front head with hole for microphone and air venting.

Support:
Pearl service is great. Their "Drummers Forum" at their web site is also a great resource for Pearl drummmers.

Overall:
I'm a gearhead, so I'm always looking for more gear, but these fit a need, and I'm happy with them. I imaginge I'll always have a set of Rhythm Travelers.

"Good quality drum kit especially for beginners like moi!"

Feature:
i know this site only sells a boring black set but i got a kind of dark green shiny coloured set and its really nice.

Quality:
Well the price i paid was 500 euros (about 650 dollars) which is a good price for pearl drums. Also, im a beginner, so the fact that they are good quality without being too expensive is important for me. They were also recommended to me because pearl drums will always sell easily.

Desirability:
Aha! I have one!

Sound:
I'm Not sure about the sound so far, because I still have to get the drums tuned. It's nice and loud tho, but handy that the mufflers are so silent, for when the unstoppable musical creativity is flowin at 2 o clock in the morning!

Support:
I haven't needed any so far, but the website has been helpful.

Overall:
I'm happy with it so far!

"Couldn't be happier."

Feature:
Hardware is good. Not the sturdiest on earth, but solid enough that I don't worry about it.

Quality:
Pearl always has great quality. I'm a convert.

Value:
For the money, this is one hell of a drum kit.

Desirability:
Not the "sexiest" kit on earth, becuase it's a black wrap and not much shiny hardware. But much more functional.

Sound:
Great sound. Very surprising. I outfitted it with Pinstrips and O-rings. Evans EQ3 on the bass and an Aquarian Focus snare head. I was blown away how good it sounded, as was my entire band. My previous kit was a Premier Genista (awesome kit), but I downgraded for numerous reasons. Still blew everyone away.

Support:
I had a question and typed it into Pearl's online forum...had an answer fast from someone who worked for Pearl.

Overall:
Couldn't be happier.

"Totaly rock"

Feature:
the useful features are the symbols and snare because they go well with the other drums. i wish it had more drums and symbols so it could sound better.

Quality:
yes this product is fit and made well. the factory is good control and the finish fits well. the product is reliable but you can never be to careful. no. maybe i don't know about the road. don't know.

Value:
yes definatly but the price could go down maybe.

Desirability:
yes definatly this drum set makes my feelings reach out to people more. plus the colour express my feelings as well.

Sound:
It's got a nice beat for all the drums this drum set makes my type of music flow more out of me,this drum set should have more symbals to make it more interesting

Support:
no comment only they were friendly.

Overall:
this product won't die for me i will just keep it add to it until it is an awesomne drum set

"BEGGINERS KIT, THAT HOLDS ITS VALUE FOR RE-SALE."

Feature:
All the equipment is double braced quality. And the price really doesn't effect the quality at all.

Quality:
Great and as the label says pearl your almsot garanteed it.

Value:
It is well above the standard of drum kit you would recieve from a less known manufacture. I strongly recommend this kit to beginners.

Sound:
The snare drum itself is a good quality and sound. The toms however sound a bit like bongos and i would suggest buying new heads for them as soon as you get the set (Although the existing heads arent too bad). The floor tom is a bit of a joke coz it really echoes. The cymbals are a good qulaity. The bass drum is good but needs padding. Too be perfectly honest i don't use the silencers coz it gets really boring listening to the same low tone noise over and over, but this is my own personal view as i did not buy the kit primarily for silent playing.

Overall:
As a beginner you don't need a really good quality (although it is of a high standard) kit coz u might end up not wanting to play it anymore, and further more the kit itself holds its value for re-sale.