I like a clear Aquarian studio X on mine.  I paired them up with aquarian hi frequency resonant heads.

Had coated G2's/clear G1 resos on them and those did not work for my taste.  I do have clear G2's on my sonor signature kit and they work surprisingly well.  The studio X's are slightly brighter on the rimshot tone- which is a big proponent of my playing... not everyone digs studio X's though.

Phonics have a hard sound anyways I've noticed.  They are very attacky with great definition but to me their sweet spot is not so large.  I think that has to do with all the heavy mounting hardware.  No way is a phonic going to sustain like the more modern maple designs- but they will sing very readily if the reso and batter are working together.  They are more of a cutting type sound.

 Pretty much I tune the two pitches the same, with the reso maybe slightly higher or lower depending on size of the drum.  Aquarian heads are very forgiving with tuning I think as well.  An easy head to get a good sound from.  I don't know if you have tried 1/4 to 1/2 pcs of moongel on clear ambassadors but that is a GREAT sound if you can't get the studio X's.  Clear ambassadors just don't last as batters heads though.  The studio X's are a little tougher for a single ply head.

Phonics require a firm playing technique and it's all about the fundamental with those drums.  They sound better the further you get away from them.  The also sound good right on top or directly below, so maybe have a friend play them while you move around the perimeter kit.  If that doesn't sell you on their sound then get rid of them.  They will sell; still a very popular drum   

Brightness on the rimshot I said/clearer.  A 2 ply has a warmer/duller rimshot sound.  You have a long way to go in finding your sounds bro; I can only let you know what is working for me at this particular moment on this particular kit.

You want a superkick 1 and an aquarian regulator for that kick drum.  My kick is a 22x14 also.  It sounds fantastic.  One has to hit it firmly and if you need alot of sustain you have to be willing to come off the batter with the beater.  The beautiful part of it is just playing "normally" into the head you will get a wonderful mix between the long and short tones.  You can really hear the diff between the two tones.

But yes, it's a 14" depth bass drum.  Articulate for sure.