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…
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…
Paiste 505 Hit-Hat 14" - sanjuro's review
This was the first set of hi hats I ever bought, and I still occaisionally gig with them today. The 505's are a really interesting line because people often mistake them for the 2002's. The 505's a…
Paiste Signature Dark Crash/Ride 20'' - sanjuro's review
The Paiste Signature Dark Crash Ride is a very cool and useful cymbal. Few crash rides can cut it amongst high end cymbals, because usually rides are better at riding and crashes are better at crash…
Paiste Signature Power Crash 16'' - sanjuro's review
The Paiste 16'' Power Crash was the first high end cymbal I ever bought. My drum teacher recommended it, because it was used at the drum store I played at for a cheap price. I couldn't believe it w…
Sabian Xs20 Performance Set - sanjuro's review
The Xs20 is a really good entry level/intermediate cymbal pack. Make no mistake, they are for beginners, but are waaaay better than most of the entry level cymbals for only a slight price increase. …
Sabian AA Metal X China 18" - moosers's review
I've been using the Sabian AA Bright Crash cymbal for about two years for recording and while it is a good sounding crash cymbal, I have used better ones that I would use over this one any day. The c…
Zildjian A Ping Ride 20'' - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by minix/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Great cymbal I've been using since 2004. When I bought it I liked very much the sound of several rock drummers who used it. It…
Zildjian Avedis China High 18' - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by kokidrum/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I've been using it for about 2 years. Very good china cymbal because of its size and it's higher pitch than china lows. What I like…