Difference between revisions of "Sabian HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash"
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| − | '''Group:''' [[Sabian | + | '''Group:''' [[Sabian Types and Models#Crashes|Crashes]]<br> |
'''Type:''' [[Sabian X-Plosion Crash|X-Plosion Crash]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Sabian X-Plosion Crash|X-Plosion Crash]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian HHX#HHX|HHX]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian HHX#HHX|HHX]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 985g, 1091g, 1120g, 1128g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 842g, 902g, 985g, 1091g, 1120g, 1128g<br> |
| − | '''Years of production:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1038g (n=6)<br> |
| + | '''Years of production:''' 2002<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/BRtY1_kOdew?si=pPnr8Sh9axvvSpo- HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/BRtY1_kOdew?si=pPnr8Sh9axvvSpo- HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/F2Mq1nH2sYE?si=zcoyIt4TL24WdS9Z HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash]<br> | [https://youtu.be/F2Mq1nH2sYE?si=zcoyIt4TL24WdS9Z HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash]<br> | ||
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'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian X-Plosion Crash#HHX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian X-Plosion Crash#HHX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "HHXplosion crashes are available in 16" and 18" sizes. The larger cymbal is louder and lower in pitch, with noticeably more sustain. If you have to choose between the two, the 16" provides good accent and emphasis to the music, while the 18" delivers that traditional crash power and presence. Both are great for explosive punch."<br> | '''Review:''' "HHXplosion crashes are available in 16" and 18" sizes. The larger cymbal is louder and lower in pitch, with noticeably more sustain. If you have to choose between the two, the 16" provides good accent and emphasis to the music, while the 18" delivers that traditional crash power and presence. Both are great for explosive punch."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Kevin D. Osborne ("Product Close-Up - Sabian HHXplosion Crashes, HHX Evolution Mini Chinese, John Blackwell "Jia" Chinese, And X-Celerator Hats - Accents, Effects, and More", Modern Drummer, January 2004, p.36)<br> | + | |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | :Review written by Kevin D. Osborne ("Product Close-Up - Sabian HHXplosion Crashes, HHX Evolution Mini Chinese, John Blackwell "Jia" Chinese, And X-Celerator Hats - Accents, Effects, and More", Modern Drummer, January 2004, p.36)<br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 16" HHX X-Plosion responds and decays quickly yet has an amazingly full, vibrant sound. I was very impressed with it's dual-faceted personality, capable of both intense, ice-cold highs and a deep, dark presence in the low end. If you think all 16" crashes sound the same, you haven’t tried this X-Plosion. It’s one of the darkest crashes I’ve heard, yet somehow its sound rises phoenix-like above the mix." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Musician's Friend ("Hands-On Review: Sabian HHX Cymbals", [https://www.musiciansfriend.com/thehub/hands-on-review-sabian-hhx-cymbals?msockid=2cd2c52f34c26b282b2ad16135446a4c musiciansfriend.com], December 13, 2013)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | ||
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| + | Information from:<br> | ||
| + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> Modern Drummer, September 2002, p.38 | ||
Latest revision as of 17:20, 30 January 2026
Group: Crashes
Type: X-Plosion Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: HHX
Weight: 842g, 902g, 985g, 1091g, 1120g, 1128g
Median Weight: 1038g (n=6)
Years of production: 20021 - Present
Sound file: HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "HHXplosion crashes are available in 16" and 18" sizes. The larger cymbal is louder and lower in pitch, with noticeably more sustain. If you have to choose between the two, the 16" provides good accent and emphasis to the music, while the 18" delivers that traditional crash power and presence. Both are great for explosive punch."
- Review written by Kevin D. Osborne ("Product Close-Up - Sabian HHXplosion Crashes, HHX Evolution Mini Chinese, John Blackwell "Jia" Chinese, And X-Celerator Hats - Accents, Effects, and More", Modern Drummer, January 2004, p.36)
Review: "The 16" HHX X-Plosion responds and decays quickly yet has an amazingly full, vibrant sound. I was very impressed with it's dual-faceted personality, capable of both intense, ice-cold highs and a deep, dark presence in the low end. If you think all 16" crashes sound the same, you haven’t tried this X-Plosion. It’s one of the darkest crashes I’ve heard, yet somehow its sound rises phoenix-like above the mix."
- Review written by Musician's Friend ("Hands-On Review: Sabian HHX Cymbals", musiciansfriend.com, December 13, 2013)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
Information from:
1 Modern Drummer, September 2002, p.38
