I used about 6 months before it splits. Yet I have no violent game, I am now pass for almost a year of signature and no problem for these models. However the crystal crash 14 "has a good sound, rich and versatile enough for an Alpha so good value quality / price but like all fine cymbals and medium-range is weak! Listen live trs good, medium studio, trs bad sound when split!
If I remember correctly, it was not high for a particular feature 14 ", it is can be less time to reach its heights, quite warm ...
Do not push too hard and thus avoid the metal, rock ...