Could be my tuning skills as well...

For those that don't want to spend a couple of hours fine tuning their toms, this is a good solution

and he explained to me that most of my problems can be solved with good tuning

While there is no substitute for the fine art of tuning drums (snare drums in particular) these e-rings are pretty legit

My point is: the location your kit is set up in, the materials your kit is made of, the type of heads you have and good tuning all play a role into the sound being produced