Dave, You've got to quit sugar-coating your opinions--tell us what you really think
I think the PSR9000 drums sound more realistic than the X1's. BUT, you're right, I formed this opinion after playing, recording, listening, tweaking and cussing both of them for many weeks. And they are the drum patterns that I use, in the way that I use them. You can't form that opinion second-hand.
I don't care how good the Roland sounds because the G800 I had was unreliable and my Yamahas always work when I turn them on.
That's my opinion too. We all must form our own.
Go make music!
Don