Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Set

Comments about Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Set:

Even though I went into debt to get these cymbals, it was well worth it. I still tell my mom and dad that the 1200 dollars is great to spend on cymbals that you use twice a month. I cant get enough of these cymbals. If I were you(which Im not) I would buy this cymbal pack.Honestly who cares if your in debt, You have great cymbals!!!!!!!!

Comments about Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Set:

Simply put: Buying these cymbals will be the best decision you will ever make. They sound great and with this pack you get the full set up that you need. I got the natural finish china so they all match, not just in looks but sound too. Buying new drum equipment will always make you want to play and these cymbals will make you never want to stop. If you have means then don't hesitate, if you don't then wait and save up because I could only imagine the regret I would feel if I went with something based off of price and price alone. It is somewhat annoying if they are back ordered because they come from Canada. Took about a month to get them and the wait only made the first time even better. You can always tune a drum, but cymbals come as they are, so they are worth paying for.

Comments about Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Set:

I decided to invest in all new cymbals for my kit and spent a lot of time reviewing, playing and watching who was playing the HHX product. I've always been a Ziljian player and decided to look at other products this time around. I even had other people play these cymbals for me so I could listen to them from different areas of the room. The projection and tone of these cymbals is as good as anything I've ever played! While this cymbal pack may be a bit pricey for some, it's worth every penny! These cymbals are sonically matched to be used together and they don't dissapoint! I love this new pack!!

Comments about Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Set:

I'm so happy I bought this set of cymbals. I wanted them for a couple years before I made the purchase. During that time, I looked at numerous other cymbal sets. Unlike some people, I don't want the hassle of selecting each individual cymbal myself. Thankfully, Sabian does that for you with this set. They are sonically matched and it shows. Every cymbal in the set fits well with the rest.

For their sound, they are amazing. Definitely a tad on the dark side, but they are also very clear and shimmery. They cut through the mix good with my bassist and guitarist playing along live, and they sound amazing recorded. The crashes are all so buttery smooth, they play well with swells and rolls. The bells sound killer...a little less refined sound compared to other bells that aren't raw, but they sound good. The splash is a nice quick accent that blasts loudly, then gets out of the way. The hi hats are simply great. Excellent foot chick, and sound very light and crispy with great stick articulation. Same with the ride, very light crispy sound with good stick articulation. I have another Z ping ride and it cuts like crazy, but can be overbearing. The HHX stage ride doesn't cut quite as well, but still sounds great. The bell is loud and in your face just like the bell on the other cymbals.

If you're looking to buy a cymbal set, this is the best value, hands down. I do want to add a couple things like an ozone crash and maybe a chopper or other stacked cymbals for more accents, but that's just me. I can't get enough. However, if you need a good solid complete set all in one, there is simply nothing better out there. If you're not after a bunch of crazy effects cymbals like me, this set is all you will ever need. Except for the minimalist drummers, one can simply never have enough drums or cymbals, lol! You will not regret buying these.

Comments about Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Set:

First of all these cymbals are beautiful in appearance the raw bells really give a distinct look.
Ive had these cymbals for a couple of weeks now and i can say they are a very versatile set.
Lets go through these and describe each.

10" splash- Very great attack, cuts decently, and washes quickly; Volume is a little quieter comparatively to the rest of these cymbals but still very, very usable.

14" xcelerator hats- Very, very crisp and fast; Gives a very tight 'chick' with the foot, playing loose gives a good, dark, washy sound. super versatile in pitch

Crashes- each crash has a great attack that quickly washes away.
14" though this set being a 'dark' set has a bright tonality compared to the bigger crashes, this really defines and differentiates the tone between crashes well.
16" very middle of the road, a tad more sustain than the last with a great cutting volume that washes fairly fast.
18" Very 'Big and Dark' great for riding in those high energy situations, a little longer sustain and the bell is even very playable and cutting

20" Stage ride- This cymbal here is a real home run (great job sabian) just heavy enough to hear the stick definition without being too 'pingy'. The bell is great for accents, and this is even light enough of a ride to crash on the edge for a longer sustain tone.

Overall I can describe these cymbals as Musical, Playable, and versatile. This is a great first set of professional cymbals to achieve a very professional tone (not knocking the cheaper lines but these cymbals blow any of the 'budget' series away)

I will add that i do plan on rounding my kit further with an AAX crash or 2 and other effect cymbal, but in general this pack will get you going with a professional sound.

Comments about Sabian HHX Super Cymbal Set:

I bought this set new, worth every penny. Cymbals aren't cheap! This pack absolutely saves you quite a bit over buying separately. I play alot of metal and punk, much of what I play is on the hihats. These hi hats sound pretty amazing. I looked at basically every pack by multiple manufacturers. You get more with this than the Zild k series pack. Don't hesitate. I'd buy again!