I agree, real cymbals mixed with an electronic kit can work really great sometimes.
I've recorded this drums in a 16 x 14 room.
http://www.overnightlows.com/music/leech.mp3 and this one too
http://www.overnightlows.com/music/thesearch.mp3
The Key is knowing how to record drums in small rooms, where to place the overheads etc. (in my case, I dont use overheads, but instead room mics)
But thats a whole different topic.
Joz