If you want to go all-in, then go for the VAD706. It has all the bells and whistles you can think of, and it looks amazing and sounds great. If, on the other hand, you want something that won't cost as much but still have an amazing stage appearance and sound, the VAD506 is an amazing option.
Roland VAD506 vs Roland VAD706 (2024) Head to Head
Overall, the VAD706 is the superior electronic drum kit. It has a bigger kick drum, hi-hat, and a better and more advanced drum module. The VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design is also the flagship model from Roland. That being said, the VAD506 has a lot to offer, as it is a better value pick between the two.
If you decide to invest quite a lot in your drumming gear, these two e-drum kits have definitely crossed your mind at some point. They are two of the best e-drum kits that Roland makes, and they have the newest technology in them. The triggering on these e-drum kits is better than any other e-drum kit on the market.
Key Differences
The biggest difference between the two is in the drum module. The Roland VAD706 comes with the TD-50X drum module, which is the most advanced drum module from Roland. The VAD506, on the other hand, comes with the TD-27 drum module which also has a lot to offer.
The TD-27 drum module has Bluetooth built-in making it easier for practicing and recording.
The VAD706 has a 22" full-sized kick drum, while the VAD506 has a 20" full-sized kick drum.
The VAD706 also has more advanced 14" digital hi-hat, while the VAD506 comes with a 12" hi-hat. Both come with acoustic-style hi-hat stands though.
The Roland VAD506 V-Drums Acoustic Design is equipped with the TD-27 Drum Module, while the Roland VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design uses the TD-50X.
Key Features in Common
The drum module on both of the e-drum kits have a lot of effects and sound editing capabilities.
Both drum modules have onboard recording, metronome and custom sampling through SD cards built-in.
Expandability is the same on both e-drum kits, as they both have four additional pad/cymbal inputs.
Check out the Roland VAD506 V-Drums Acoustic Design in action.
And here's a video of the Roland VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design.
One thing to note is that they both have an integrated 28-channel USB audio interfaces, which makes them great for recording, as well as mixing for live performances.
Price Comparison Between The Roland VAD506 V-Drums Acoustic Design and Roland VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design
Use the below to get up-to-date prices for both the Roland VAD506 V-Drums Acoustic Design and Roland VAD706 V-Drums Acoustic Design
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Verdict
If you want the best of the best, and you do not mind spending a bit more, then the VAD706 is the way to go. The flagship model from the VAD series has everything that you might need. If you want more value out of an e-drum kit, than that's where the VAD506 steps in. It has the same technology, triggering is great and gets the job done when it comes to stage presence.
Emil Pachkovski