Difference between revisions of "Sabian AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats"
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[https://youtu.be/EA-M_yis-UM?si=MZjxoQcAx3s20ca7 AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats]<br> | [https://youtu.be/EA-M_yis-UM?si=MZjxoQcAx3s20ca7 AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats]<br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian X-Plosion Hats#AAX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian X-Plosion Hats#AAX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "While X-Plosion crashes are already found in two Sabian ranges, the AAX X-Plosion hats are the first hi-hats to get the X-Plosion treatment. This manifests itself as an initial clout of brightness in the 14" pair, giving them a powerful edge. At the same time they are undeniably smooth, with their volume and clarity being tempered by a broader spread of frequencies. Any overt toppiness is most obvious when playing them half open; closed they are articulate to the subtlest degree. |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | Beside them, the 16" hats are like a post-adolescent older brother. Their note is much thicker and deeper but they still shimmer with an almost glassy high-end, making them surprisingly slick for such a large set of hats. Like the 14" pair, they are unflappably eloquent when closed and even when loosened off they remain (just about) in control."<br> |
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| + | Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian Cymbal Vote 2013 Winners Series review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-cymbal-vote-2013-winners-series-574397 musicradar.com], April 26, 2013)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 12 June 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: X-Plosion Hats
Size: 16 Inch
Series: AAX
Weight: Top: 1300g / Bottom: 1601g
- Top: 1341g / Bottom: 1632g
- Top: 1366g / Bottom: 1622g
- Top: 1398g / Bottom: 1600g
- Top: 1411g / Bottom: 1593g
- Top: 1416g / Bottom: 1659g
- Top: 1466g / Bottom: 1626g
- Top: 1341g / Bottom: 1632g
Median Weight: Top: 1398g (n=7) / Bottom: 1622g (n=7)
Years of production: 20131 - ?
Sound file: AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" & 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats (Thomas Haake)
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats (Mike Portnoy)
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 16" X-Plosion Hats
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "While X-Plosion crashes are already found in two Sabian ranges, the AAX X-Plosion hats are the first hi-hats to get the X-Plosion treatment. This manifests itself as an initial clout of brightness in the 14" pair, giving them a powerful edge. At the same time they are undeniably smooth, with their volume and clarity being tempered by a broader spread of frequencies. Any overt toppiness is most obvious when playing them half open; closed they are articulate to the subtlest degree.
Beside them, the 16" hats are like a post-adolescent older brother. Their note is much thicker and deeper but they still shimmer with an almost glassy high-end, making them surprisingly slick for such a large set of hats. Like the 14" pair, they are unflappably eloquent when closed and even when loosened off they remain (just about) in control."
Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian Cymbal Vote 2013 Winners Series review", musicradar.com, April 26, 2013)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
Source:
1 Sabian Cymbal and Sound Guide 2013
