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| − | '''Group:''' [[Sabian | + | '''Group:''' [[Sabian Types and Models#Chinas|Chinas]]<br> |
'''Type:''' [[Sabian Chinese|Chinese]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Sabian Chinese|Chinese]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian XS20|XS20]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian XS20|XS20]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1060g, 1067g, 1119g, 1270g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1060g, 1067g, 1081g, 1119g, 1252g, 1270g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1100g (n=6)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 2003 - 2016<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2003 - 2016<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/CjkmDudclRA?si=8eTm0ANg7YyJQ2Hr XS20 18" Chinese]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/CjkmDudclRA?si=8eTm0ANg7YyJQ2Hr XS20 18" Chinese]<br> | ||
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'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Chinese#XS20|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Chinese#XS20|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "Like most of the cymbals in this batch, the 18" thin Chinese was a clever composite of contradictions. Though I’ve never been a big fan of Chinese cymbals, this one impressed me. Simply stated, it was the softest trash-talking cymbal I’ve heard in a while. But don’t get me wrong—when I wanted to make a bold statement, this cymbal was very capable of delivering it. I used it right side up and upside-down, and in both cases the cymbal had great sustain and spread." <br> | '''Review:''' "Like most of the cymbals in this batch, the 18" thin Chinese was a clever composite of contradictions. Though I’ve never been a big fan of Chinese cymbals, this one impressed me. Simply stated, it was the softest trash-talking cymbal I’ve heard in a while. But don’t get me wrong—when I wanted to make a bold statement, this cymbal was very capable of delivering it. I used it right side up and upside-down, and in both cases the cymbal had great sustain and spread." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.31) <br> | + | |
| + | The 18" medium-thin crash was brighter. When I played a full-on roll on the top of the cymbal, I could hear waves of tones ebbing and flowing with the movement of my sticks. As I used some muscle to really dig in to the cymbal, the pitches were plentiful." <br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.31)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This is for the wide blade lathing version) "Conversely, the 18" Chinese cymbal had characteristics that might make it useful in almost any situation. Some drummers prefer extremely aggressive, trashy-crashy sounding Chinas. Others want some splashy China character, but with a bit more of the musicality of a traditional crash. The latter description seems to fit the Xs20 Chinese. It has a sharp crash tonality that’s distinctly different from those of the other Xs20 crashes, but not so out of character as to be abrasive or caustic. It also has a bit more sustain than is often heard with Chinas—which may be good or bad, depending on your point of view. And jazzbos note: When turned right-side-up, the Xs20 Chinese served very respectably as a low-to moderate-volume pang/ride that could also be crashed to good effect. This is a very versatile cymbal." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, p.37)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "Finally, there's a medium weight 18" Chinese. The fact that the medium Xs20s are not harsh is for me, a plus, when it comes to the Chinese. It is not as brash as other Chinas and has a relatively mellow crash sound with a modicum of trash. So if you're looking for a raucous, barking Chinese, this is not the one." | ||
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| + | :Review written by The Music Radar Team ("Sabian Xs20 Splash 10" review - Both the Medium and Rock versions of the Xs20s have musical timbres, but they lack body and spread", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-xs20-splash-10-27166 Musicradar.com], November 19, 2007)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This is for the Brilliant finish version) "There is a delightful warmth to these cymbals. The Medium Thin 18" crash and even the 18" china have a soft whoosh and depth - quite spongey, as though you are squidging into the cymbals rather than glancing off hard metal.<br> | ||
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| + | The fact the china type is not harsh is a plus for us because it means it's not as aggressive as many other chinas. If you're looking for a raucous, barking china-type, this is not the one. It makes a useful alternative ride too - clear but not too coarse with its relatively mellow sound and modicum of trash." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Finish Cymbals review - Sabian's budget-conscious B20 cymbals receive a brilliant update", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-xs20-brilliant-finish-cymbals-271669 Musicradar.com], August 16, 2010)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 18″ Chinese speaks with a kangy explosion of mostly mid-range frequencies underscored by a pleasantly low set of overtones. It’s not particularly trashy, but it’s also not particularly abrasive either. Does this cymbal sound as fantastic as the 20″ HHX Chinese cymbal that I was reviewing at the same time? No. Does it sound very good for an 18″ Chinese cymbal? Absolutely. And by the way, the 18″ XS20 lists for half the price of that 20″ HHX Chinese cymbal." | ||
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| + | :Review written by David Libman ("Sabian XS20 Cymbals Reviewed!", [https://drummagazine.com/sabian-xs20-cymbals-reviewed/ drummagazine.com], July 6, 2010)<br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 00:58, 1 February 2026
Group: Chinas
Type: Chinese
Size: 18 Inch
Series: XS20
Weight: 1060g, 1067g, 1081g, 1119g, 1252g, 1270g
Median Weight: 1100g (n=6)
Years of production: 2003 - 2016
Sound file: XS20 18" Chinese
XS20 18" Chinese
XS20 18" Chinese
XS20 18" Chinese
XS20 18" Chinese
XS20 18" Chinese
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Like most of the cymbals in this batch, the 18" thin Chinese was a clever composite of contradictions. Though I’ve never been a big fan of Chinese cymbals, this one impressed me. Simply stated, it was the softest trash-talking cymbal I’ve heard in a while. But don’t get me wrong—when I wanted to make a bold statement, this cymbal was very capable of delivering it. I used it right side up and upside-down, and in both cases the cymbal had great sustain and spread."
The 18" medium-thin crash was brighter. When I played a full-on roll on the top of the cymbal, I could hear waves of tones ebbing and flowing with the movement of my sticks. As I used some muscle to really dig in to the cymbal, the pitches were plentiful."
- 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) "Conversely, the 18" Chinese cymbal had characteristics that might make it useful in almost any situation. Some drummers prefer extremely aggressive, trashy-crashy sounding Chinas. Others want some splashy China character, but with a bit more of the musicality of a traditional crash. The latter description seems to fit the Xs20 Chinese. It has a sharp crash tonality that’s distinctly different from those of the other Xs20 crashes, but not so out of character as to be abrasive or caustic. It also has a bit more sustain than is often heard with Chinas—which may be good or bad, depending on your point of view. And jazzbos note: When turned right-side-up, the Xs20 Chinese served very respectably as a low-to moderate-volume pang/ride that could also be crashed to good effect. This is a very versatile cymbal."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, p.37)
Review: "Finally, there's a medium weight 18" Chinese. The fact that the medium Xs20s are not harsh is for me, a plus, when it comes to the Chinese. It is not as brash as other Chinas and has a relatively mellow crash sound with a modicum of trash. So if you're looking for a raucous, barking Chinese, this is not the one."
- Review written by The Music Radar Team ("Sabian Xs20 Splash 10" review - Both the Medium and Rock versions of the Xs20s have musical timbres, but they lack body and spread", Musicradar.com, November 19, 2007)
Review: (NOTE: This is for the Brilliant finish version) "There is a delightful warmth to these cymbals. The Medium Thin 18" crash and even the 18" china have a soft whoosh and depth - quite spongey, as though you are squidging into the cymbals rather than glancing off hard metal.
The fact the china type is not harsh is a plus for us because it means it's not as aggressive as many other chinas. If you're looking for a raucous, barking china-type, this is not the one. It makes a useful alternative ride too - clear but not too coarse with its relatively mellow sound and modicum of trash."
- Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Finish Cymbals review - Sabian's budget-conscious B20 cymbals receive a brilliant update", Musicradar.com, August 16, 2010)
Review: "The 18″ Chinese speaks with a kangy explosion of mostly mid-range frequencies underscored by a pleasantly low set of overtones. It’s not particularly trashy, but it’s also not particularly abrasive either. Does this cymbal sound as fantastic as the 20″ HHX Chinese cymbal that I was reviewing at the same time? No. Does it sound very good for an 18″ Chinese cymbal? Absolutely. And by the way, the 18″ XS20 lists for half the price of that 20″ HHX Chinese cymbal."
- Review written by David Libman ("Sabian XS20 Cymbals Reviewed!", drummagazine.com, July 6, 2010)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
