Difference between revisions of "Sabian XS20 16" Rock Crash"
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'''Review''': "Projection is the name of the game for the XS20 crashes. The 16" Rock crash was surprisingly dark. Even in the cymbal’s decay, a litany of sad notes streamed by me. From a cymbalmaking point of view, this is quite a technical achievement. However, this dark, somewhat somber quality may not be the optimum fit within the context of a larger rock-oriented musical mix." <br> | '''Review''': "Projection is the name of the game for the XS20 crashes. The 16" Rock crash was surprisingly dark. Even in the cymbal’s decay, a litany of sad notes streamed by me. From a cymbalmaking point of view, this is quite a technical achievement. However, this dark, somewhat somber quality may not be the optimum fit within the context of a larger rock-oriented musical mix." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.31)<br> | + | :Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.31)<br> |
'''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:''' (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)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, p.38)<br> |
'''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:''' "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)<br> | + | :Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Revision as of 07:28, 18 December 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Rock Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: XS20
Weight: 1224g, 1331g
Years of production: 2003 - 2016
Sound file: unknown
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Projection is the name of the game for the XS20 crashes. The 16" Rock crash was surprisingly dark. Even in the cymbal’s decay, a litany of sad notes streamed by me. From a cymbalmaking point of view, this is quite a technical achievement. However, this dark, somewhat somber quality may not be the optimum fit within the context of a larger rock-oriented musical mix."
- 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)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
