i have banged on these at drum stores. they sound very decent for the cost, which is very cheap. they definitely fit te bill as bang around congas for fun. comparable to lp aspires.
i would prefer these budget meinls, to the lp, to tell the truth.
basket stands are great. very sturdy and very light, which is better, usually than te heavier stands on wheels.
the stock heads are going to be ok when tuned up higher. if you arent planning on being much of a conga player, i wouldnt bother changing them out for something better. they should sound fine when tuned, and played w something resembling a practiced technique.
have fun!
