Sabian B8X 18" O-Zone

Group: Crashes
Type: O-Zone
Size: 18 Inch
Series: B8X
Weight: ?g
Median Weight: ?g (n=0)
Years of production: ? - Present
Sound file: B8X 18" O-Zone
B8X 18" O-Zone
Review: "Now here’s the thing: when the sound you’re after is raw and nasty, it doesn’t follow that you need the more expensive cymbals. You’re wanting impact more than subtlety. So the fact that the B8X O-Zones are undeniably less refined and smooth than the XSR O-Zones does not make them ‘worse’.

Nastier, quite probably, but that might be more desirable. That is for you to decide. The original B8s, many years ago were, frankly, not great. The B8 Pros were a respectable step up and now the B8X adds another layer of sonic sophistication to Sabian’s ongoing toils in the B8 dungeon.

The former B8 Pro O-Zones were already a popular choice, so here we have a slightly more tasty version of those. Starting with the 16" B8X, the first impression is of a harsh and aggressive trash-crash, undeniably bright, high-pitched, loud and cutting. It also has a fast decay, so is controlled and good for smash-riding in a punk manner, perfect for the neighbours!

Moving on to the 18" B8X, this is even more ear-splitting. Broader and louder than the 16", it packs a pretty violent, raw and assertive punch. Whereas chinas have a full-bodied splang, O-Zones have considerable mass removed by the plentiful holes, so they tend more to the fast crash area with razor sharp, sizzling splashiness."

Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian B8X and XSR O-Zone Cymbals review", musicradar, July 5, 2018)

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