Difference between revisions of "Sabian XS20 20" Medium Ride"
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| − | '''Group:''' [[Sabian | + | '''Group:''' [[Sabian Types and Models#Rides|Rides]]<br> |
'''Type:''' [[Sabian Medium Ride|Medium Ride]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Sabian Medium Ride|Medium Ride]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian XS20|XS20]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian XS20|XS20]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 2345g, 2463g, 2540g, 2553g, 2619g, 2648g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 2306g, 2345g, 2374g, 2463g, 2483g, 2540g, 2553g, 2619g, 2648g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 2483g (n=9)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 2003 - 2016<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2003 - 2016<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/O3joTnu7azU?si=GnviOgBeOftwU6sp XS20 20" Medium Ride]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/O3joTnu7azU?si=GnviOgBeOftwU6sp XS20 20" Medium Ride]<br> | ||
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'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Medium Ride#XS20|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Medium Ride#XS20|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review''': "What struck me most about the 20" medium ride was how well the bell projected when I hit it with the side—or even the very tip—of a stick. I’ve heard stronger and louder bells, but I was still impressed at the way this one cut through. It also seemed to have a self-controlling dampening mechanism, as if it had a “soft spot.” (That isn’t a bad thing.)" <br> | '''Review''': "What struck me most about the 20" medium ride was how well the bell projected when I hit it with the side—or even the very tip—of a stick. I’ve heard stronger and louder bells, but I was still impressed at the way this one cut through. It also seemed to have a self-controlling dampening mechanism, as if it had a “soft spot.” (That isn’t a bad thing.)" <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)<br> | + | |
| + | :Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "The Medium ride is a sweet sounding cymbal, fairly soft and smooth, with a thick stick response. The bell is small but sings out brightly when shouldered with the stick." | ||
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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 wide blade lathing version) "The 20" medium ride seemed to personify the characteristics that Sabian uses to describe the Xs20 series: bright and cutting. As such, it’s fairly one-dimensional, producing a basic ride sound that’s clear, loud, a little clangy, and fairly high-pitched, with no under-tones to speak of. (I could get a darker, deeper sound by playing the cymbal less than 1" in from the edge, but this quickly built up a roar as the edge started to vibrate.) I was impressed with how well the stick attack sat clearly atop the rest of the cymbal’s sound, at any impact or volume level. That sound was dryer with a wood-tip stick, and much clangier and more penetrating with any long-tipped model. So you could take your pick according to your need at the time. I was also impressed with the bell sound, which was bright and clean—especially considering that the bell seemed a little small for the size of the cymbal. Good sound...small target." | ||
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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:''' "The 20" Medium ride ($282) could easily double as a crash/ride. But as a primary ride it was very smooth in its articulation, with a full wash of steady overtones. The medium-size bell cut through well enough but felt more like the bell of a crash. A slightly larger bell would help distinguish the cymbal more as a ride. When I played steady upbeat patterns, the overtones overtook the stick articulation. I thought this model actually performed better as a crash and for quarter-note riding with a lot of crash accents." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 20″ Medium ride provides a clean stick response followed by a nice tail of sustaining ring that remains pure and clean. This ride earns particular kudos for its bell, which cuts through with a piercing yet pleasant tone. On the other hand, like many XS20s, this cymbal strongly emphasizes the mid-range frequencies without very many lows or highs. As a result, it is not quite as expressive or dynamic as I would prefer for my personal ride cymbal. | ||
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| + | With that said, I am particularly finicky about ride cymbals and am often disappointed even by many professional models. This ride cymbal certainly sounds as good as many allegedly “professional” models I’ve heard that sell for much more. So if you’re looking for an acceptable professional ride but don’t want to spend too much cash, you should definitely give it a listen." | ||
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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 01:00, 1 February 2026
Group: Rides
Type: Medium Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: XS20
Weight: 2306g, 2345g, 2374g, 2463g, 2483g, 2540g, 2553g, 2619g, 2648g
Median Weight: 2483g (n=9)
Years of production: 2003 - 2016
Sound file: XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
XS20 20" Medium Ride
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "What struck me most about the 20" medium ride was how well the bell projected when I hit it with the side—or even the very tip—of a stick. I’ve heard stronger and louder bells, but I was still impressed at the way this one cut through. It also seemed to have a self-controlling dampening mechanism, as if it had a “soft spot.” (That isn’t a bad thing.)"
- Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)
Review: "The Medium ride is a sweet sounding cymbal, fairly soft and smooth, with a thick stick response. The bell is small but sings out brightly when shouldered with the stick."
- 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 wide blade lathing version) "The 20" medium ride seemed to personify the characteristics that Sabian uses to describe the Xs20 series: bright and cutting. As such, it’s fairly one-dimensional, producing a basic ride sound that’s clear, loud, a little clangy, and fairly high-pitched, with no under-tones to speak of. (I could get a darker, deeper sound by playing the cymbal less than 1" in from the edge, but this quickly built up a roar as the edge started to vibrate.) I was impressed with how well the stick attack sat clearly atop the rest of the cymbal’s sound, at any impact or volume level. That sound was dryer with a wood-tip stick, and much clangier and more penetrating with any long-tipped model. So you could take your pick according to your need at the time. I was also impressed with the bell sound, which was bright and clean—especially considering that the bell seemed a little small for the size of the cymbal. Good sound...small target."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, p.37)
Review: "The 20" Medium ride ($282) could easily double as a crash/ride. But as a primary ride it was very smooth in its articulation, with a full wash of steady overtones. The medium-size bell cut through well enough but felt more like the bell of a crash. A slightly larger bell would help distinguish the cymbal more as a ride. When I played steady upbeat patterns, the overtones overtook the stick articulation. I thought this model actually performed better as a crash and for quarter-note riding with a lot of crash accents."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)
Review: "The 20″ Medium ride provides a clean stick response followed by a nice tail of sustaining ring that remains pure and clean. This ride earns particular kudos for its bell, which cuts through with a piercing yet pleasant tone. On the other hand, like many XS20s, this cymbal strongly emphasizes the mid-range frequencies without very many lows or highs. As a result, it is not quite as expressive or dynamic as I would prefer for my personal ride cymbal.
With that said, I am particularly finicky about ride cymbals and am often disappointed even by many professional models. This ride cymbal certainly sounds as good as many allegedly “professional” models I’ve heard that sell for much more. So if you’re looking for an acceptable professional ride but don’t want to spend too much cash, you should definitely give it a listen."
- Review written by David Libman ("Sabian XS20 Cymbals Reviewed!", drummagazine.com, July 6, 2010)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
