Sabian B8 Performance Set Review

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(More customer reviews)When it comes to entry level cymbals this set is one of what I consider to be the main choices if you want to purchase a decent set of quality cymbals at a good price.
You get the basic essentials with a large pair of 14" hi-hats, a 16" crash and 20" ride cymbal, plus a bonus cymbal bag. These cymbals sound great and will continue to serve the beginner well as he or she moves into intermediate and advanced skills (and gigs).
However, if you are buying an entry-level drum kit for someone be aware that there are two other cymbal brands that have similar performance and set-up packs in the same approximate price range. Cymbal brands are almost a religion with drummers, and beginners are no exception. Find out if Sabian is the preferred brand, or if Zildjian or Paiste is more to their liking. If Paiste, I recommend that you consider the Paiste 302 Plus Standard Cymbal Set (ASIN B0002D0NU2). If Zildjian, consider the Zildjian ZBT Series Basic Set Up 4 Pack (ASIN B0002CZXXA). These are safe choices because Zildjian and Paiste are respected and used by a number of professional drummers, and these starter sets sound reasonably good.

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Precision formed, hammered, and lathed for pure, tonally tight sounds, Sabian's BB cymbals offer the bright, cutting sounds of pure bronze at an affordable price. This performance set includes everything you need to get going on stage right out of the box, including 14-inch BB hi-hat, 16-inch BB thin crash, and 20-inch BB ride cymbals. Constructed from Sabian's B8 bronze, this cymbal is made of 8 percent tin and 92 percent copper.

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Sabian 16 Inch B8 Thin Crash Review

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(More customer reviews)I have two and love them! I play all kinds of music and they sound awesome at any price but the fact that they are so cheap is incredible! I play in a Neil Diamond tribute band and they are extra sensitive for that but I also play mostly metal and they are ALWAYS loud enough. They have such a beautiful tone that dosent get tinny with age like the Zildjian's and Paiste's do and are less expensive to boot, plus are way more durable. Ive alway maintained that I can break a Zildjian at will. They use what seems to be a softer more inferior grade alloy. Some of them sound realy nice but it's realy only a matter of time till they break and your heart right with it. Some Paiste's sound realy great too but its also just a matter of time with those too, also they get realy trashy with age. I recently played a gig where another drummer was gonna let me use his old 2002 ride. I was thinking well it probably sounds better than my b8 ride god knows 2002's cost like 4 or more times what a Sabian b8 costs. So I set it up. I sounded like HELL! I threw my b8 back up so fast! the b8's are louder and are more sensitive at lower volumes than any Paiste and age way better.
I have I think broken a couple Sabians over the years ( I've played them since they came out!)but I don't "know" I'm going to break them and when I did it was more like a fluke. The ones I broke were a long time ago and cymbal technology has gotten so much better I feel it would be another fluke if I broke one again. But bottom line the sound awesome plus they're cheap. If anyone tells you different don't listen, find out for yourself because I LOVE them. ther is a store near me that has a stack of 16" thin crashes (my favorite. don't like the heavier b8's so much) and if I had the money I'd buy the whole stack and not regret it! LOL
Snaredog AKA Neal Babbitt drummer for Coven ( Iron Dick, Mcdonaldland Massacre etc.)

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Zildjian ZBT 4 Cymbal Set Up Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)This cymbal set is based on Zildjian's Bronze Technology (ZBT) process. The hi-hat cymbals are superb and worth the price of the entire package. The ride cymbal has a clear "ping" and fast decay, which makes it ideal for jazz and rock. The 14" crash cymbal explodes and has a reasonable sustain, and the bonus 16" crash allows you to accent with a louder, longer sustaining crash. It also has an interesting effect when used as a ride (especially when playing around the bell area).
Overall this is an excellent beginner-to-intermediate set that will make even a cheap drum kit sound great. The included cymbal bag and the 16" crash add value to an already great deal. If you are comparing this to the lower-end Zildjian Planet Z series, get this one. The cost difference is minimal, but the performance difference between the Planet Z cymbals and this ZBT set is significant.

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Zildjian ZXT Pro Cymbal Set Up 4 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this pack about 5-6 months ago and since I started on crapola ZBT's these were a big step up, so I thought they were gold! (Well not gold, cause gold would dent real easy! :) haha)
Now that I've tried more than the sheet bronze cymbals and moved into cast ones, I will say that these are great for the money, but they're no A custom pack or anything, but will get the beginning drummer going strong and keep them going, possibly through they're first gig! 4 stars
Ride - 3 stars
Crash - 4 stars
Hats - 5 stars

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Sabian B8 Super Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a beginner drummer and I bought this cymbal set as an upgrade because the basic set I started with (stock 14" hats and 16" crash in Fender Starcaster beginner drum set) was basically too crappy. The Sabian B8s were definitely a huge improvement, but do not expect these to sound like the cymbals on professional recordings. They do not sound as nice as heavier cymbals, but the sound is good enough and the range of sounds is varied enough to expand your learning possibilities as a beginner drummer, including the basic 14" hats, 20" ride and 16" crash, plus 14" and 18" crashes and even a 10" splash. The range of sounds and the price are what make this cymbal set a good choice for a beginner drummer IMHO.

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Sabian 18 Inch B8 Chinese Review

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(More customer reviews)My dad got me this for my birthday and i'll tell ya, its sounds pretty good. Its a bit kangy, but its great for beginners. Its almost "too explosive" though, its very loud, but it has that quality trashy sound you're looking for. When i put in ear plugs and then hit this thing (i use it inverted because i like the sound a little better) it sounds professional, so trashy, yet so awesome. 4 out of 5 because its a little too loud, almost hurts your ears, just wear ear plugs and this thing is as good as a hand hammered one.

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Sabian HHX Evolution Promotional Set Review

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(More customer reviews)After hitting away at some Sabian B8's for a number of years, wuhans, these were a must. I have played on Zildjian products (not too exciting), other Sabians (AA's). HHX tops them all. The ride has a nice crisp dry ping on the bell, and a textured washy sound on the rest. The high hats are stunning. The O-Zone is like a washy crash, and has a very distinct sound. My favorite cymbal though is the crash. Its dark, expressive, and competes directly with Zildjian's "K" line. Get these cymbals and you will not be disappointed.

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Ddrum Reflex Ice Blue 5 Piece Shell Pack, Ice Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a beautiful set with a great sound.The toms have a great tone, and have great projection. The bass drum sounds amazing and has great punch. Great hardware, all of the hardware is heavyset and very reliable and smooth to set up and tear down. The only problem i have ran into was the coated head on the snare. The coating came off on my first show, and was transfered to my toms and cymbals. But with a new head it sounds amazing. The overall quality of this set is amazing and I am glad i chose ddrum.

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