Remo got a reputation as being the go-to for drum skins. I think their marketing strategy over the years and their choice of endorsers has really worked wonders.
But, I am not convinced they're actually as good as people think they are.
Don't get me wrong, they are VERY good drum skins.
And, I would definitely use them (I sometimes do) in any setting.
But, there's just something a bit weird in the sound for me.
Some harsh high overtones that I simply hate. I don't have this problem with Evans at all.
But, yeah, Remo's are almost as good as they say they are.
But I prefer Evans for overall tone.