I see a lot of people cutting these things down to "fit" on the drum pads, and I've found that wasn't necessary at all. Other sources I've read say they're supposed to cover the rim so it doesn't make so much bloody noise when you strike it (and me being a newb at drums, this happens a LOT). Really, why would they make the pads so big otherwise? I glued mine on as-is and so far they're working just fine. You'll want to work it down with your finger for a minute to make sure as much of the adhesive surface sticks to the pad as possible, but I never needed to take the scissors to them.
The only drawback is that yes, you do lose a bit of sensitivity, a problem I've solved by simply hitting the drums a little harder to compensate. When I am missing notes, it's because I've positioned the drums poorly, I'm striking the rim, or I'm just sucking at the song and missing notes to begin with.
Even though they're called "silencers," "suppressors" would be a better description. They turn that wall-piercing "CRACK!" into a quieter "WHOP!" I can still hear people playing from the other side of the house, but the noise is so much less than it used to be. It's easily masked by playing my own music or closing the door. You'll want to have a buddy test them for you and walk around the house while he or she plays to get a better idea of just how loud the drum kit is with the silencers on. No two interior walls are created equal, and in my house the walls are just too thin for any midnight drumming.
So far they are showing no signs of wear and tear or coming loose. They even make the drum kit a little more stylish! If you're really worried about the fit, you can trim the edges down, but like I said, it's not necessary. This is $20 I'm not regretting.Get more detail about Rock Band Drum Silencers.
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