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product_id: 997375
title: "Hydraulic Drum Heads - B14HB - Drum Head with Layer of Oil - Supresses Unwanted Overtones - Ideal for Rock, Metal, & Funk - Blue, 14 Inch"
brand: "evans"
price: "44696CFA"
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category: "Evans"
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# Level 360 tech for perfect fit 14-inch vibrant blue finish Oil layer for overtone suppression Hydraulic Drum Heads - B14HB - Drum Head with Layer of Oil - Supresses Unwanted Overtones - Ideal for Rock, Metal, & Funk - Blue, 14 Inch

**Brand:** evans
**Price:** 44696CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Cut the noise, own the groove with Evans Hydraulic Drum Heads!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hydraulic Drum Heads - B14HB - Drum Head with Layer of Oil - Supresses Unwanted Overtones - Ideal for Rock, Metal, & Funk - Blue, 14 Inch by evans
- **How much does it cost?** 44696CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- evans enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted evans brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in the USA:** Proudly designed and manufactured stateside for premium quality and reliability.
- • **Fat, Focused Sound:** Oil layer between two plies delivers punchy, controlled snare tones with minimal ring.
- • **Ultimate Fit & Tuning:** Exclusive Level 360 collar design ensures seamless contact and effortless tuning.
- • **Versatile Genre Ready:** Perfect for rock, metal, and funk—captures that iconic early 70s fat snare vibe.
- • **Durability Meets Style:** Two-ply 7mil film construction with coated finish for long-lasting performance and sleek look.

## Overview

The Evans Hydraulic B14HB is a 14-inch blue drum head featuring a unique oil layer sandwiched between two durable plies, engineered to suppress unwanted overtones and deliver a fat, deep snare sound ideal for rock, metal, and funk. Its exclusive Level 360 technology ensures perfect fit and easy tuning, making it a top choice for drummers seeking punchy, controlled tones with extended durability—all proudly made in the USA.

## Description

Product Description Coated for snare, the two-ply and oil-filled Hydraulic has a short sustain that brings out the fundamental tone of any drum. A blanket cure for troublesome snare drums and reflective rooms. From the Manufacturer Hydraulic Blue Snare Series OverviewEvans Hydraulic Blue snare heads feature two plies of 7mil film with a thin layer of oil in between, offering maximum durability, and a fat, deep, and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll. Hydraulics are famously easy to tune, making them a great fix for troublesome drums. The revolutionary Evans Level 360 drum head technology is found in the proprietary collar design that extends the level playing surface of the drum head 360 degrees around the drum. This vertically enhanced collar design ensures balanced contact with the critical bearing edge of the drum shell, resulting in: • Ease of fit • Ease of tuning • Extended tuning range and quality of sound Available on all Evans 6 – 20 inch Batter and Resonant Drum set, Snare Side, Concert and Marching Tenor heads. Evans Level 360 technology solves the age-old dilemma of traditional synthetic heads consistently not fitting a variety of drum shells without using force that chokes the responsiveness of the head and the drum’s performance. The Level 360 BlueprintThe benefits provided by Evans Level 360 technology stem from a groundbreaking collar design:Steeper Collar:Extends the level plane of the drum head to ensure balanced contact with the critical bearing edge of the drum shell. Roll-over Hoop:Provides strength and stability where the film meets the hoop, for greater durability without diminishing performance. Balanced Contact:For ease of tuning and enhanced quality of sound. Greater Tonal Range:Wider tuning options result in higher levels of responsivness and resonance, giving you the confidence to tune your drums high or low.

Review: Deep, controlled snare tone that cuts the ring and brings the edge - Review of the Evans Hydraulic B14HBG The Evans Hydraulic B14HBG offers a notably fat and deep tone right out of the box. With two plies of film and a thin layer of oil sandwiched between them, the head suppresses unwanted overtones and sustain, which means you get a tighter, more controlled sound. It works especially well for rock, funk or any style where you want punch and clarity rather than long, ringing sustain. Many drummers say it’s ideal for setups where excess ring or ambient noise is a problem. In terms of sound quality, this head delivers a strong attack and focused mid-low frequencies. The short decay means your hits are defined and crisp, making it great for live settings or recording where you want the snare to sit well in the mix without bleeding too much. Because the overtones are suppressed, the sound is less “washy” and more direct. If you tune it slightly higher you can still get a good crack, and if you tune lower you’ll lean into the fatness of the tone. On the flip side, if you prefer a very open, ringing, ambient snare sound (as you might for jazz or more experimental styles), you might find this head a little restrictive. When it comes to ease of use, this head is pretty straightforward. The construction helps you get a usable tone faster than some more finicky heads. Because it’s designed to dampen things internally (with that oil layer), you don’t always need extra external muffling or dampeners unless you want extra control. It holds its tuning reasonably well and is durable. That said, some users mention that tuning it on the very low end of the tension scale requires a bit more effort to avoid it sounding “dead” or too muffled — so you’ll want to spend a little time finding the sweet spot for your shell and resonant head combo. On build and durability, the head is solid. The double-ply film gives it tougher durability than single-ply heads, and the coating helps with both tone and wear. For heavier players or for rigs that see regular gigging, this is a plus. One small caveat though: because part of the sound comes from that oil layer, some drummers suggest the character can fade if the head gets very worn or heavily dented — so keeping an eye on batter wear matters. Overall, my verdict is that the Evans Hydraulic B14HBG is a very strong choice for drummers who want a snare head with punch, focus and minimal unwanted ring. If your kit has a snare that tends to ring out too much, or you’re doing recording/live work where control matters, this head will serve you well. For your own gear setup (since I know you’re into audio gear and recording) this would be a worthwhile upgrade if you want more definition and less ambient fuss.
Review: Sounds great for cutting overtones - Got for my piccolo snare, love it so far, taking a beating and still sounded great for slam/nintendocore

## Features

- LAYER OF OIL: 14" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of blue film to suppress unwanted overtones
- TWO PLIES: Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time
- EARLY ROCK SOUND: A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll
- EXCLUSIVE LEVEL 360: Exclusive Level 360 Technology collar design ensures proper contact between drum head and drum shell
- MADE IN THE USA: All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002S01N6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,166 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Drum Set Snare Drumheads |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Color Name | Blue |
| Connector Type | screw |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,854) |
| Date First Available | April 4, 2007 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954501624 |
| Included Components | Snare |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
| Item model number | B14HB |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Percussion Diameter | 14 Inches |
| Size | 14 Inch |
| UPC | 019954501624 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Evans
- **Color:** Blue
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 14.96 x 14.57 x 0.79 inches
- **Material:** Metal
- **Model Name:** B14HB

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deep, controlled snare tone that cuts the ring and brings the edge
*by H***T on October 27, 2025*

Review of the Evans Hydraulic B14HBG The Evans Hydraulic B14HBG offers a notably fat and deep tone right out of the box. With two plies of film and a thin layer of oil sandwiched between them, the head suppresses unwanted overtones and sustain, which means you get a tighter, more controlled sound. It works especially well for rock, funk or any style where you want punch and clarity rather than long, ringing sustain. Many drummers say it’s ideal for setups where excess ring or ambient noise is a problem. In terms of sound quality, this head delivers a strong attack and focused mid-low frequencies. The short decay means your hits are defined and crisp, making it great for live settings or recording where you want the snare to sit well in the mix without bleeding too much. Because the overtones are suppressed, the sound is less “washy” and more direct. If you tune it slightly higher you can still get a good crack, and if you tune lower you’ll lean into the fatness of the tone. On the flip side, if you prefer a very open, ringing, ambient snare sound (as you might for jazz or more experimental styles), you might find this head a little restrictive. When it comes to ease of use, this head is pretty straightforward. The construction helps you get a usable tone faster than some more finicky heads. Because it’s designed to dampen things internally (with that oil layer), you don’t always need extra external muffling or dampeners unless you want extra control. It holds its tuning reasonably well and is durable. That said, some users mention that tuning it on the very low end of the tension scale requires a bit more effort to avoid it sounding “dead” or too muffled — so you’ll want to spend a little time finding the sweet spot for your shell and resonant head combo. On build and durability, the head is solid. The double-ply film gives it tougher durability than single-ply heads, and the coating helps with both tone and wear. For heavier players or for rigs that see regular gigging, this is a plus. One small caveat though: because part of the sound comes from that oil layer, some drummers suggest the character can fade if the head gets very worn or heavily dented — so keeping an eye on batter wear matters. Overall, my verdict is that the Evans Hydraulic B14HBG is a very strong choice for drummers who want a snare head with punch, focus and minimal unwanted ring. If your kit has a snare that tends to ring out too much, or you’re doing recording/live work where control matters, this head will serve you well. For your own gear setup (since I know you’re into audio gear and recording) this would be a worthwhile upgrade if you want more definition and less ambient fuss.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds great for cutting overtones
*by R***Z on January 11, 2026*

Got for my piccolo snare, love it so far, taking a beating and still sounded great for slam/nintendocore

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks great, sounds great
*by I***S on August 31, 2024*

Out the door, I just want to state I am not a professional drummer. This is a hobby, it’s fun. So I don’t really know HOW “GOOD” this head is. You can read lots of different stuff online and folks will argue about it for days on end… I’ve been playing with this for about two weeks now. I replaced a stock Ludwig coated snare batter head with it. This seems rock solid. The color is beautiful, was torn between the black and red but opted for red on the snare. I still have my Ludwig stock resonant head on the bottom, using a drum dial I’m at like ~90 on top, ~80 on the bottom. There’s definitely some overtones but this thing has a serious crack to it. It sounds way better than the stock head did, and honestly, less overtones. I’m muffling with either a microfiber cloth or a big fat snare drum donut depending on the song I’m playing (some 70’s stuff calls for an insane dead snare). If you’re worried about whether or not it’s “too dead”, I can assure you it’s not. I think if I knew really what I was doing with tuning I could make it sound super dead, but to my ears, the way I have this set I like. Will definitely be replacing all heads down the road with more hydraulics (batters at least, unsure on reso heads). They fit amazingly and I think the price is pretty fair considering I likely won’t need to change them out too frequently, they are really tough.

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