Sabian HHX 16" X-Plosion Crash

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
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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)

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Information from:
¹ Modern Drummer, September 2002, p.38