Paiste 505 Crash 18' - moosers's review
The Paiste 505 Crash 18" is a pretty standard crash cymbal for use in the context of a full drum kit. I'm primarily not a drummer, but recently played a family member's drum kit who had this cymbal …
Sabian AA Splash 8" - moosers's review
The Sabian AA Splash 8” is a mini cymbal that is designed to be played in the context of a full drum set. I’m not a drummer, but an as an audio engineer I’ve worked with all different types of drum …
Zildjian ZBT Ride 20'' - moosers's review
The Zildjian ZBT Ride 20" cymbal is a simple ride cymbal for use with a full drum set. A few months ago I did a recording session with a friend of mine who is a drummer and has this cymbal. I'm not…
Sabian HHX Manhattan Jazz Ride 20" - "Unique, flavorful ride cymbal"
For some reason I had the idea that Sabian cymbals were not up to par with their Zildjian counterparts, however hearing this cymbal made me change my mind. I later learned that the Manhattan series i…
Pearl Forum Fusion 20" - moosers's review
The Pearl Forum Fusion "20 is a drum kit that is suitable for use in any scenario, whether it be in the studio, on the stage, or for practicing. I recently recorded this drum kit as an engineer in a…
Sabian HHX Performance Set - sanjuro's review
This performance pack is similar to that of the HHX evolution series. Both are very high end lines featured in packs that are extremely expensive. While this contains excellent cymbals, it raises q…
Sabian HH Fusion Hats 14" - sanjuro's review
The Sabian HH Fusion Hi Hats are excellent cymbals for many reasons. Unlike many HH hi hats, they have a much brighter and more shimmering sound. This cuts through music very well and even fast, li…
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Ride 20" - sanjuro's review
Out of all the Zildjian K Fusion cymbals, the ride is the one that utilizes this fusion the best. Because I frequently ride on the shoulder or bell of the ride, I made a lot more contact with the co…
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid China 19" - sanjuro's review
The K Custom 19" Hybrid China is one of the most interesting cymbals I have played, both in appearance and sound. I have a specific taste in China cymbals, and this passes my tests. I first encount…
Paiste 2002 Ride 20" - sanjuro's review
The Paiste 2002 20" Ride is the Paiste cymbal that I have owned the longest. It was my first ride, so I am pretty partial to it. It is probably not the best from the line, but it gets the job done.…
Paiste 2002 Crash 16" - sanjuro's review
The Paiste 2002 16" crash is an excellent cymbal for rock music. I think that the crashes in this line are the highlight and are a great deal for their quality. A few steps down from the signatures…
Ludwig Drums Epic Series - sanjuro's review
I had only ever played vintage Ludwig kits and the Accent when I came across the Epic Series. I was immensely impressed by the appearance at first glance. I usually don't get this reaction, but the…
Ludwig Drums Accent CS Series - sanjuro's review
The Ludwig Accent is a decent entry level kit. Ludwig is one of the most notable drum companies with a strong track record of great kits and famous drummers who played them. It is safe to say that …
Paiste Signature Reflector Dry Ride 20'' - sanjuro's review
The Paiste Signature Reflecor Dry Ride is one of the most interesting cymbals I have ever seen or heard. I knew about the line for a while, but hadn't come across one of these until last year. I wa…
Paiste Signature Dry Ride 20" - sanjuro's review
The Paiste Signature Dry Ride is my favorite paiste ride, and I have played almost all of them. My biggest fault with the sound of many Paiste cymbals is that they are too wet, too bright, and too p…