HI, i bought a TAMA stagestar 4 months ago. At first i was really struggling which one to get .. Pearl Rhythm Traveller or TAMA Stagestar? . 1 thing which i like about Pearl Rhythm is the compact, slim and nice, somemore it comes with muffler heads, the cymbal and high hats looks much tougher than the TAMA stagestar.. haha.. the TAMA stagestar cymbals and hat really looks like a strap metal to me.. But when it comes to sound....... TAMA stagestar is a lot better than Pearl Rhythm traveller. Depends on you guy.. You prefer looks than quality or vice versa? I bought TAMA stagestar so u know my choice lah? haha :lol: , anyway, i bought the muting pads / muffler heads for 70 bucks at swee lee.... If you are staying in HDB, it is better to get the muffler heads.. my advise.. thanks for reading.