Remo 22" SMT Emperor Clear Bass Drum Head

Pre-Muffled Low-End Weight with Extra Attack and Controlled Mids

The Remo 22" SMT Emperor Clear Bass Drum Head is designed to shape the kick sound before you start adding external damping. Its pre-muffled construction uses Sub Muffl Technology to control high and mid frequencies while bringing out powerful low tones, giving the drum a more focused starting point straight from the head.

The two-ply construction combines 7-mil and 5-mil films, balancing durability with a broad usable tuning range. Remo voices the Emperor SMT Clear for additional attack alongside subsonic low frequencies, so the initial hit stays present while the lower part of the drum carries plenty of weight.

Its broad tonal spectrum allows it to move across different tuning approaches, with Remo specifically positioning it for both jazz and contemporary applications. That makes it useful when you want built-in control without narrowing the drum to a single heavily damped sound.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Emperor SMT Clear is a strong choice for drummers who want a 22" bass drum head with pre-muffled control, pronounced low end and enough attack to keep the kick clearly defined.