The first hit(zbt)was brighter& sharper sound. The next (A custom) it has got a lower fundamental nice sound with the best sustaining opening control free sound.
I have Zildjian ZBT cymbals at church but i definitely would go with the Zildjian A Custom... Zildjian A Custom Cymbals gives it that crisp and over the top vibe.
The materials are different i mean the tin content. The ZBT is B8 bronze while A Customs are B20, which should sound different. But i like them both, ZBT especially because i grew up hitting them so much. The quality is very good for the price i would say. A Customs are warm, but never have i owned high end cymbals in my life, i've hit them in shows and that's it. Good and positive comparison video sir. 👍👍
I used to destroy zbts all the time. More expensive cymbals are much less prone to cracking because they’re more flexible. That’s why some high end cymbals can be ridiculously thin and still last.
Nice video.... Enjoyed it. Thanks. . Even though I speak of hi hats and this is a crash comparison. I want to share this.... . I bought a top A Zildjian 13 Mastersound Hi hat that a guy wanted to get rid of for 40 USD....Time moved on and I needed a bottom cymbal. Bought a ZBT 13 hat bottom for 19 USD as I could find nothing else second hand. I'm from South Africa BTW.... The two together sounds amazing. Exceeded my expectations.
Every person on here being mean shouldn't be a suprise. The ZBT sounded better. Sometimes people will say mean things in comments to show that they play the drums too. Just keep makin videos man! This one was really helpful. People assume crashing a cymbal in a sall room with a cell phone mic is a good idea. I get why you did the test the way you did. I mean you literally describe it as "just a little tap" I prefer them ZBT's
I had a zbt rock crash, this was close to 20 years ago, hated it at first. But as the kits progressed and the cymbal collection got bigger, it really grew on me. Maybe it had to be broken in a bit. I grew pretty fond of it.
Zildjian zbt symbols, and sabian b8 both have high amounts of a cheaper type of bronze. They're also not made with as much care as higher equity cymbals are. The Zildjian K Custom Dark series are very nice for a thin cymbal that's easy to open up with a quick decay. In my opinion, I like the thinner cymbals with a darker sound - but a nice clicky high hat always sounds good in metal and punk music.
Different stroke for different folks. It depends on what your playing and the sound you're looking for. I would have both for my set because I like to have multiple tones with my cymbals. But that's just me
Regardless if he hit them or not, we all know that ZBT stands for "Zildjian Basically Trashy (garbage)" entry level line. Every fleshed out cymbal maker will have a line like that where the sounds are a major ick. 🤣😵🙅🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
I am pretty sure that those are part of ZILDJIANS' new line of Cymbals. I believe that they are both from the "DON'T HIT ME THE WAY YOU NORMALLY HIT A CRASH OR I WILL BREAK" Line of Cymbals!
They're honestly too different to choose a clear winner or favourite. The first one (left) has a warm, low resonance that rings pretty nicely, as well as a good wide spread of frequencies, which would work really nicely in plenty of circumstances. The second one (right) has a nice sizzling crisp to it, and is a bit more focused in its resonance, but also has a more dirty and blended feel to it.
First rule of symbols is the same rule guitars. Every individual one is different regardless of what it says on it as for my opinion between the two, that a sounds more like a zbt then a freaking then zbt . I like grabbing a bunch of wuhan's in bulk of all the same symbol, spoiler alert, they're all different, you can buy like 20 of them for the price of the zbt. I definitely do not know it all, I'm just sharing what I've learned from trial and error
@@leonedwards7745 cymbals that sound good and are appropriate for the gig. Cymbals are a personal journey, good luck; listen, learn and discriminate. Each cymbal is like an individual person, choose your friends wisely.
love when people just Make Content because they want to be """"Content Creators""" and its just shit like this lol. Didn't crash it, recorded off a phone mic so it's just going to immediately distort and sound like crap the second you hit it in any way. what're we doing here lmao
They're not a total waste, you can make decent trash cymbals or stacks or other effect cymbals out of cheap ones. Nice rydeen though. Actually one of my favorite kits, even toured with one. They're cheap, sound awesome, and they're nice and compact.
I liked ZBTs they were nice but they would crack so easy. I love zildjian S seriesfor budget cymbals they are the biggest boom bang pow 💥 for your buck 🤘🏼
Hit the damn cymbals the right way it’s not a ride cymbal
That’s what I was thinking
🤣
True tht
Fr
😂why the tilt down .??
You didn't crash them!
Hit the dang cymbals
watching u hit those cymbals caused me anxiety
I prefer when people actually hit the fuckin cymbal
Bro hit the cymbals like a drunk stepdad hits his wife and kids
Bro didnt even hit the crashes correct to give a good comparison.
The first hit(zbt)was brighter& sharper sound. The next (A custom) it has got a lower fundamental nice sound with the best sustaining opening control free sound.
ZBTs are so thin. A Customs have a much fuller sound. The price tag doesn't lie. This video is pretty dumb.
I have Zildjian ZBT cymbals at church but i definitely would go with the Zildjian A Custom... Zildjian A Custom Cymbals gives it that crisp and over the top vibe.
The materials are different i mean the tin content. The ZBT is B8 bronze while A Customs are B20, which should sound different. But i like them both, ZBT especially because i grew up hitting them so much. The quality is very good for the price i would say. A Customs are warm, but never have i owned high end cymbals in my life, i've hit them in shows and that's it. Good and positive comparison video sir. 👍👍
I used to destroy zbts all the time. More expensive cymbals are much less prone to cracking because they’re more flexible. That’s why some high end cymbals can be ridiculously thin and still last.
ZBT sounds like a hi hat lol
Nice video.... Enjoyed it. Thanks.
. Even though I speak of hi hats and this is a crash comparison. I want to share this.... . I bought a top A Zildjian 13 Mastersound Hi hat that a guy wanted to get rid of for 40 USD....Time moved on and I needed a bottom cymbal. Bought a ZBT 13 hat bottom for 19 USD as I could find nothing else second hand. I'm from South Africa BTW.... The two together sounds amazing. Exceeded my expectations.
Every person on here being mean shouldn't be a suprise. The ZBT sounded better. Sometimes people will say mean things in comments to show that they play the drums too. Just keep makin videos man! This one was really helpful. People assume crashing a cymbal in a sall room with a cell phone mic is a good idea. I get why you did the test the way you did. I mean you literally describe it as "just a little tap" I prefer them ZBT's
Do you give your cymbals just a little tap when playing songs?
This isn’t even a question 😂😂
A Custom ❤
Too bright
ZBT 18 is the best crash ride i've ever owned.
I have the same and it's awesome. Even after upgrading my cymbals, it's still part of my kit
@@memonomoto7419 I have an 18” pulse crash/ride that I swear I’ll use forever..I love the dark wash it has
Lol
You must be deaf
I had a zbt rock crash, this was close to 20 years ago, hated it at first. But as the kits progressed and the cymbal collection got bigger, it really grew on me. Maybe it had to be broken in a bit. I grew pretty fond of it.
I use 2 20 inch a custom thin crashes for the amazing bright but deep sound
Zildjian zbt symbols, and sabian b8 both have high amounts of a cheaper type of bronze. They're also not made with as much care as higher equity cymbals are. The Zildjian K Custom Dark series are very nice for a thin cymbal that's easy to open up with a quick decay. In my opinion, I like the thinner cymbals with a darker sound - but a nice clicky high hat always sounds good in metal and punk music.
I would use both if you have the room and stands.
I have thin A 16 and zbt 18 wont matter that much once they blends on the music
The zbt had already shown its true tone but the a custom was only getting ready for that explosive crash after the 2nd hit
Different stroke for different folks. It depends on what your playing and the sound you're looking for. I would have both for my set because I like to have multiple tones with my cymbals. But that's just me
Dude the A custom justice by hitting it!
I've never seen a more mundane question...
Do you tap your cymbals when you play them?
Hardest part of getting a newbie to learn how-to do a drum check
No brainer , A Custom
Another big factor that we're not even seeing is how big is the damper that the symbols are sitting on that plays a huge factor in attack and sustain
16 inch crashes are falling out of favor with me. That’s why the next on my list is a 18 or 19 inch a custom projection crash.
You can also modify those older thick cymbals, because you may have more metal to cut or hammer on.
A Customs are the way to go
Regardless if he hit them or not, we all know that ZBT stands for "Zildjian Basically Trashy (garbage)" entry level line. Every fleshed out cymbal maker will have a line like that where the sounds are a major ick. 🤣😵🙅🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
The A had a cleaner sustain.
Need to hear the crash to know, most likely the A’s though
Why are the cymbals so close together they might crack if they hit each other
Nice little extra sound with the ZBT crash, but that's it.
I am pretty sure that those are part of ZILDJIANS' new line of Cymbals. I believe that they are both from the "DON'T HIT ME THE WAY YOU NORMALLY HIT A CRASH OR I WILL BREAK" Line of Cymbals!
Who the hell hits a crash with the tip? Come on!
I like both they produce a slightly different note
They're honestly too different to choose a clear winner or favourite. The first one (left) has a warm, low resonance that rings pretty nicely, as well as a good wide spread of frequencies, which would work really nicely in plenty of circumstances. The second one (right) has a nice sizzling crisp to it, and is a bit more focused in its resonance, but also has a more dirty and blended feel to it.
First rule of symbols is the same rule guitars. Every individual one is different regardless of what it says on it as for my opinion between the two, that a sounds more like a zbt then a freaking then zbt . I like grabbing a bunch of wuhan's in bulk of all the same symbol, spoiler alert, they're all different, you can buy like 20 of them for the price of the zbt. I definitely do not know it all, I'm just sharing what I've learned from trial and error
You are correct. The same models will sound slightly different good point.
came for the crash, stayed for the crash, didn’t crash, disappointment
No felts for the expensive A custom cymbals my heart can’t take it’s so bad pls put felts you will destroy the sound quality 😢
I wouldn’t use either if another person was in the room
What do you prefer
Junk or junk
What cymbals do you use?
@@leonedwards7745 cymbals that sound good and are appropriate for the gig.
Cymbals are a personal journey, good luck; listen, learn and discriminate.
Each cymbal is like an individual person, choose your friends wisely.
Crash the crash cymbal man
love when people just Make Content because they want to be """"Content Creators""" and its just shit like this lol. Didn't crash it, recorded off a phone mic so it's just going to immediately distort and sound like crap the second you hit it in any way. what're we doing here lmao
zbts are good on a budget but i mesn i think that objectively speaking a customs have a better sound. im more of a sabian guy myself
This is definitely no comparison the a customs is obviously the best cymbal
hit it harder man, also I’d still go with the A custom, they sound a bit more crispy/trashy
That cymbal clearance between the two is stressing me out😅
Obviously the A custom crash
They're not a total waste, you can make decent trash cymbals or stacks or other effect cymbals out of cheap ones.
Nice rydeen though. Actually one of my favorite kits, even toured with one. They're cheap, sound awesome, and they're nice and compact.
yamaha cymbals deez nuts
Quick question, did you polish those symbols
No polish
A Customs. Get what you pay for.
Comparing ZBT to A Custom is like comparing a Honda civic to a BMW 335i 💀🤣😭. A custom is obviously better lol.
Same As Meinl HCS 16 and Sabian Sbr 16.
Yep, those are some Zildjian garbage can lids.
I liked ZBTs they were nice but they would crack so easy. I love zildjian S seriesfor budget cymbals they are the biggest boom bang pow 💥 for your buck 🤘🏼
A Custom by a mile.
A custom!
Paiste 2002 and never a 16 inch crash 😮. 18 and 20s
Like them both
Im deaf, I couldn't say.
I stacked a cheap tama 16” crash with the ZBT crash and it sounds really good. Wouldn’t recommend using a 16” for a crash either way.
What the hell they're not ride cymbals
They sound like Walmart drums 😭 bro get some Dark K Custom cymbals
Idk how Zildjian is the brand that everybody buys because they are a massive rip off
The A castom
You didn’t hit either of them hard enough to produce a proper sound.
I prefer you hit the cymbals correctly.
Both sounds bad compared to same price Istanbul
A customs
The distance between your two crashes gives me anxiety
dude im dyin LOL
It is not worth the extra money.
Maybe if you actually crashed them then they’d sound good
A custom
Sell both and get a used 16" K, also it's hard to tell what they truly sound like when you're barely tapping them and using a phone mic
You didn't crash the cymbals correctly
Crash not tap
it’s not a ride cymbal lil bro
All B8 alloy cymbals sound like shit. This is no exception
Zbt cymbals are for ppl who like to make noise lol
Zbt
A's All Day
Neither
Kntk
Both are terrible lol. Once you hear a Zildjian Con you’ll never go back.
I would love to try other ones! No money currently for that though. Maybe one day
Wtf is this.
Wuhan
wow this a custom sounds horrible
😂😂😂😂😂
they both suck, byzance all the way
Hate both cymbals
ZBT sucks. A Custom’s better. Get over it.
Both sound like shit to me
A custom!