Sabian XS20 18" Rock Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Rock Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: XS20
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 2003 - 2016
Sound file: XS20 18" Rock Crash
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Review: "I’m not fond of big crash cymbals, but there was no denying the 18" Rock crash. It simply stung my senses when I hit it. Even when I choked this baby, the ringing hurt my ears; it was difficult to effectively silence it. It was so loud, so cutting, and so dark that it was easily the most explosive cymbal of our review batch. However, because the cymbal was so hyper-responsive, it also had an excess “gonginess.”"

Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.31)

Review: (NOTE: This is for the wide blade lathing version) "The 16" and 18" Rock crashes trade all-purpose versatility for power and projection. They aren’t as sibilant or expressive as the medium-thins, but they’re much more explosive, with higher pitches and more sustain. Just what the doctor ordered for loud stage situations."

Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, p.38)

Review: "The Xs20 series offers 16" ($208) and 18" ($238) Medium Thin and Rock crashes, as well as an 18" Crash Ride ($238). The 16" Rock crash had a good attack and a somewhat metallic wash that bordered on being shrill. The 18", on the other hand, was a powerful crash that lived up to its name and also doubled nicely as a crash/ride."

Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)

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