Zildjian ZBT 3 Box Set - sanjuro's review
Zildjian zbt's are ok as a starter cymbal pack. These sound a lot better than the stock cymbals that came with my first drum kit, but not by much. These are cheap, and have pretty great value. Thi…
Istanbul Agop Sultan Hi-Hats 13" - sanjuro's review
The Istanbul cymbals are all great. I have played agops for years and loved every one. However, the only piece that has earned a permanent spot in my setup are these Mehmet Sultans. Usually the ag…
Zildjian K Mastersound HiHat Pair 14" - sanjuro's review
The Zildjian K master sounds are definitely one of the most versatile pairs of hi hats available. These stand out even when compared to other K's and K customs, which says quite a lot. I have never…
Zildjian A Sweet Ride 21" - sanjuro's review
The Zildjian sweet ride is another good (not great) cymbal from the Zildjian A line. I was eager to play this cymbal for a long time because I had always heard it was versatile and smooth. I had pl…
Sabian AA Raw Ride 20" - sanjuro's review
I was first introduced to the Sabian AA raw ride when I was looking through lots of Zildjian k and Sabian hh jazz rides. I always thought that the best jazz sounds come from these higher end lines. …
Zildjian A Custom Ping Ride 20'' - sanjuro's review
The A custom ping ride is one of the best cymbals in the A custom line. Its coated exterior produces a beautifully smooth "ping" (the name says a lot) sound that blends with the music it is played w…
Zildjian A New Beat HiHat 14" - sanjuro's review
The Zildjian A New Beat hi hats are an impressive pair of cymbals. While they have a very chunky, heavy sound, they are surprisingly versatile. I think I have seen these hats more than any other in…
Sabian AA Metal X Hats 14" - moosers's review
The Sabian AA China 18'' is a unique sounding cymbal brought to you by the fine makers of cymbals over at Sabian, one of the world's leaders in cymbal making. For those of you who don't know exactly…
Sabian HHX Stage Ride 20" - sanjuro's review
This is the most versatile ride I have ever used. Obviously, personal preference plays a big part of any cymbal purchase. However, time and time again, I am impressed by the sounds this cymbal prod…
Sabian AA Heavy Ride 20'' - moosers's review
I’ve been using the Sabian AA Heavy Ride cymbal for about a year or so for recording and while I myself am not a drummer, I have worked extensively with this cymbal for recording in my home studio. …
Sabian AAX Dark Crash 16" - moosers's review
I've been using the Sabian AAX Dark Crash cymbal for about two years and it is one of my favorite crash cymbals to use for recording rock and pop music. It has a brilliance to it that is not only uni…
Zildjian K Dark Crash Thin 16'' - moosers's review
I've been using the Zildjian K Dark Crash cymbal for about four or five years for recording in my home studio. While I'm not a drummer, I have used this cymbal a number of times to do recordings and …
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 K Custom Ride 18" - moosers's review
I've been using the Zildjian K Custom Ride Cymbal 18" for about two years for recording, and while I'm not a drummer, I find I get some great results when I record drums with this cymbal. It has…
Zildjian A Ping Ride 20'' - moosers's review
I've been using the Zildjian A Ping Ride Cymbal for recording for about four years. This cymbal is made from brass and is extremely well built and sturdy. This is definitely a cymbal that will last a…
Zildjian A Ping Ride 20'' - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by mpcvore/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Someone lent me this ride cymbal a few days ago and I used it already two times. So it's possible that I update this review …
Zildjian A New Beat HiHat 14" - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by minix/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Good sounding hi-hats. I bought them secondhand in 2004. The sound is quite heavy, like the HH themselves (especially the bott…
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 A Custom Rezo Crash 18" - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by titvigier/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I previously owned a 18" projection crash but it was too loud and powerful and annoying. This one doesn't sound too brilli…
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…
Zildjian A Custom Mastersound HiHat 15" - FateFelledVictim's review
I have been using the A Custom Mastersound hihats for about 2 months, and these hats are phenomenal. They look amazing and sound great. I have been looking through all the manufacturers and all the d…
Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride 20'' - FateFelledVictim's review
I have been using the Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride for about 5 months now, and it has been and shall always be my main ride cymbal. It has a dark melodic wash with a piercing bell. The overtones of th…
Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash 16'' - FateFelledVictim's review
I have been using this cymbal for about 2 months, and it has a good tone. The shimmering sound and the vintage clarity is all there, but I think it might be a touch too high pitch. The sound is great…
Zildjian A Custom Crash 16'' - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by pyj56/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I've owned it for 9 years. Wonderful crash cymbal. I find it sounds better with aging. Very fast response at every volume. Same quality …
Zildjian Impulse - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by poupaja/translated from Audiofanzine FR) This model was created in the early 80's to compete with Paiste's Rude Series and it was discontinued later. Consider the quality and …
