This snare drum sounds fantastic.
The construction is exactly what you would expect from DW, and so it feels like it could survive just about anything. The finish is of a high quality, and it looks great with its chrome shell.
The first thing to say about it is that it can get loud. It has no issues with cutting through a mix, and there is a pleasing crack off it when tuned high. The size of the drum also allows for low tunings, making this a really versatile drum to use as a main or side snare.
The DW standard heads are great, so it's good to go straight out of the box. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this snare drum.