The Ultimate Splash Cymbal Buyer's Guide | $18 - $244
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- Not 10. Not 20. 31 10" Splash cymbals compared.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Splashes with kit
08:12 - Just splashes
Drum kit used in this video:
Sonor Vintage 3pc Drum Set 22/13/16 Rosewood Semi Gloss
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Hi-hats:
Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi Hat Cymbals 15"
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Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Audix D6 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-d6...
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-a1...
Snare Drum:
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-i5...
Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-ad...
Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
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I can't be the only one surprised by the Wuhan Western?!
It sounds so good!
Agreed. Huge step up from the 457. I was honestly surprised.
As good as any of the more expensive ones
From the cheapest, I would prefer the Wuhan Western too. Koi also sounds good, as Turkish Classic. Never would spend 244 for a 10" Splash
I thought the same thing as soon as I heard it. However, I own the Turkish Meta, and it sounds better than in the vid.
That Wuhan Western was insane! Might literally be the best sounding one in the batch
I concur. I've always loved Wuhan's Splashes & Chinas. So crisp and smooth sounding. Downside is it's hit or miss on longevity. They sound so nice, though.
It is . Got one sitting in between 2 A customs.
I'm a "snob" who plays Istanbul Mehmets......... BUT The Wuhan western series is what I take out and about with me... they are an unmatched value.
True. I had an almost complete set and they completely surprised me, having Agops and A Customs, I can say Wuhan has some really good quality stuff.
@@mikeskenne You're spot on about the longevity being hit or miss. Back in 2010 I bought an 18" china, and broke it in under 15 minutes of playing time. I brought it back to GC and they let me pick a new one, that has been on my kit ever since, and I'm a pretty hard hitting metal player! But yeah, that Wuhan Western was my favorite of all of them, regardless of price.
That second Wuhan was easily in the top 3! Wow! And that Turkish Meta was like glass! ❤
That Wuhan Western is hands down the best value for money! It wasn't until the Turkish Classic did I start hearing comparably nice sounding cymbals. Turkish Classic, Meinl Byzance Polyphonic and Jazz were my three favourites.
Wow that twenty-eight-dollar Wuhan sounded pretty damn good. This video really showed that the most expensive doesn't necessarily translate to best sound. On the high end, the Paste Signature was very nice.
The Wuhan Western sounded the best to me of all of them. Smooth, shimmery, glassy and best of all, it didn't choke like a lot of splash cymbals. Almost sounded like a crash, but miniature.
Definitely loving the Meinl polyphonic and the Byzance jazz
IMO, the Sabian AAX Aero, Paiste Signature, Paiste 602 Modern Essential, Istanbul Agop Xist sounding the best, but the Paiste Splashes are in Germany significant cheeper, round about 180 € Euros. Great Video and many greetings from Germany.
Güße auch aus der Heimat, ich schaue immer alle DCP Videos, sind immer sehr informativ. Gruß aus Frankfurt.
@@mrsayang ...ich auch, freue mich immer, wenn die etwas hochladen. Gruß aus Ludwigshafen/Mannheim.
@@michaelbruhl4425 ja super.
The AAX Aero and FRX splashes are impressive, but my ears always appreciate the Paiste Signature and ME cymbals
one of the best videos... was surprised by how varied the sounds are. the expensive ones did not live up to their price point.
My favorites where the Wuhan Western, the Xist, and the HHX splash.
Awesome groove & comparison! Well done!
Awesome way to discover Turkish as a brand. I think overall, they had the best sounding splashes and the most interesting range of sounds. Thanks for including them!
Wow, so many splashes! The video editing must have been so fulfilling on this one. I liked a lot of them, best value for sound for me was the Turkish Classic I think.
Amazing what a range of tone there can be, like going from this super creamy Byzance at 6:13 to the sharper Sabian after it. So great to finally have a video on just splashes, in all their variety and glory.
Wow, that Wihan western and the Meta, punchy bright splash
Great comparison gents- thanks for the graft. 👍🏻
I usually lean towards Zildjian, but the Byzance Polyphonic is lush.
Great video to close your eyes to and let your ears do the work.
Hell yeah love a good DCP video
~edit~ gotta give a huge shoutout to that Wuhan Western splash, that thing punches way above it's weight class!
I got that Meinl $35 splash last week. Sounded good on video, sounded good at guitar center, got home and man it sounded dead. 😂. I got a wuhan western splash 8 and it kills!
Did you take the sticker off?
wuhan western sounded amazing! can't believe it's cheaper than many of the others
Great review, Adam! I pray DCP put in a bid on the Ian Paice ( Deep Purple 🙏 ) drum kit that is being auctioned off for charity.
That kit belongs at the largest drum store IN THE WORLD.
Stop reminding me that I need to buy stuff! Lol Been missing a splash cymbal for years.
Yup
The time is now. Make it so.
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Buy them, buy them now.
@@drumcenternh Call me crazy but I think there may be an ulterior motive here...
Just a great video - as always!! That Wuhan Western was indeed a surprise for the money - great to see that sort of quality available for a reasonable cost. I think I have 8 splashes at this time (not all on the set at once!!!), so I think I need to stay away from another purchase. But, tempting!!
Great comparison. I own following, ALL 10" splashes (the best size for a splash)...... Zildjian A, A-Custom and a Paiste red 2002 (that´s the one I was missing in the video). In the video I liked the most.....the Zildjian A, A-Custom, The Sabian Paragon and the Paiste Signature.....all others, even the expensive ones sounded crap for my own taste.
Thanks!!!!! Amazing videos!
Thanks for watching!
Wuhan western, istanbul xist and the meinl jazz were my favourites. Wuhan is great value
I like the A Zildjian and the AA sabian
I can usually tell paiste cymbals from other brands and expensive crashes and rides from cheap ones in general, but I had never tried it with splashes, so I decided to close my eyes in the begining of each demo. I was totally lost and guessed all of them wrong haha. I think I liked the Wuhan and Istambuls the best. Great video!
thanks for watching!
It`s incredible how bad Sabian and Zildjian are regarding chinas and splashes. Most of them are simply frying pans.
Agreed. Zildjian chinas are just horrible. The 12” K splash is amazing.
I think, generally, the extra money seems to result in a more pure sound and longer sustain. There was a bit of variability, though. I have a Zildjian K that I got on a good sale. Love it, but there are many great options here. Thanks, DCP!
OMG!!!!!! Thanks for the video. I had to close my eyes and listen. NONE of my picks were close.
thanks for watching!
I loved the Turkish Classic, Byzance Polyphonic, and AAX Aero, but it's hard to beat the Wuhan Western at that price. I was surprised to find that the A and K were my least favourite high-end splashes by far. Awesome video!
Wuhan western works for me, and at that price,nice. Great video!
Sometime in the 90's I switched everything to Paiste Signature's ffrom Zyljian K's and A's. I love their bright sound. I like the FRX and the Paiste Signature. I do appreciate the Wuhan splashes, but my ear still likes the Signature best. Great video!
Highly recommend you get your hands on a UFIP. You hit them and you know they are special above every other manufacturer. The roto casting is the special sauce
Their bigger size cymbals I love but not splashes, *
Their bigger size cymbals I love but not splashes, *
Their bigger size cymbals I love but not splashes, *
Their bigger size cymbals I love but not splashes, *
Their bigger size cymbals I love but not splashes, *
Thanks. That 28.88 dollar Wuhan sounds great.
I think you can honestly say paying more money doesn't mean a better sounding splash cymbal.
I would suggest getting down to the store and get some one to hit each one and just listen to the one you think sounds the best and as long as you can afford it, buy it. I liked the $122.82 Istanbul.
The Wuhan, First Instanbul, and K were my picks. You could put them ALL up and play ! I am happy with my UFIP splashes though!
DCP is gonna sell out of $28 Wuhan's in a weekend, that thing sounded excellent
Wuhan Koi & Western light and trashy- awesome for the price, Paiste 8 Rock Reflector had great sustain, Istanbul Traditional was decent, Sabian AAX Aero has lots of character. The bottom line becomes had do any of these fit into and compliment your existing cymbal array and kit.
I also have the Koi 17” & 19” crash. Amazing cymbals
Great job Adam.
thank you, sir
As soon as I heard the $28 Wuhan I knew it was going to be one of the best. Many of the other splashes may have sounded good but they seemed too heavy, which ruined the sound. I don't care how good it sounds, I'm not paying 250 bucks for a little splash!
Ngl I did that “American psycho” Ouuuuhhh face when I heard that second Wuhan 🤣🤣
Been using the Wuhan Western for my splash for ages! Love that thing! Yall should grab one!
DCP out here with TOP NOTCH content & service always! Much appreciated!!
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I own 2 of the Paiste ME so I'm bias but I really liked the Istanbul traditional!
Liked most of 'em. Wasn't moved by any of the Zildjians, surprising. Wuhan, cheap Paiste and cheap Sabians would all make me happy.
I have used splash cymbals since 1978, when I heard Stewart Copeland with the Police. My basic cymbal set up is a 20"ride, an 18" crash, a 16" crash and a 8"or 10" splash. But often I bring some more cymbals such as a China type and ride/crashes. All my cymbals are from Turkish, I love them. However, the splashes are older Staggs, a brand that, when introduced in the Netherlands was real cheap. I never used their larger cymbals, but the two splashes that I bought back then for a total of about 18 dollar (!) are still the best I've heard. And I've tried many bigger brands through the years. I started with three Tosco splashes, 8,10 and 11", but somehow lost them on the way.... 🤔
That Wuhan Western for $28, and the $78 Koi really surprised. Awesome. ...Turkish Meta at $90 was very good.
Over $100 - The Turkish Classic and Istandbul Agop Traditional splashes.
Over $150 - love the Meinl Byzance Polyphonic and Jazz splashes.
Over $200 - Sabian AAX Aero and FRX were sweet.
Zildjian disappointed from top to bottom. Sounded more clangy than splashy. ...Their A Custom was the best of their lot...
...Was hoping to the hear the 10" Byzance Traditional, Byzance Brilliant and Byzance Dual Splashes...
Right? I was disappointed by the 4 major brands but at least Sabian Meinl and Paiste had some nice ones like Aero, FRX, Polyphonic, Jazz and 602 (tho I cant really justify the price of the 602). Didn't really like any of the Zildjians presented.
Just bought the Wuhan Western! I've been looking for a cheapish 10" splash to add to my gigging cymbal set, and I was shocked at how good this one sounds. The DCP page for this splash says that cymbal sounds vary greatly and may not match exactly what is played in the video (of course), so we'll see if it sounds as good in person. But for $33 shipped and free returns, why not give it a shot?
I am pretty partial to A Customs. Also dig those Turkish Meta.
I like the FRX. Pure splash with no gonginess that i could hear.
I was immediately drawn to the Zildjian A, that nice build and slow burn response as opposed to a trash can lid type of fire call. Your favorite comment should get a cymbal I think.
Me encantó el Wuhan Western, buen sonido, una respuesta muy enfocada y por 29 dólares uff! Es una ganga.. y me gusto tambien el AA de SABIAN su respuesta es enérgica y con presencia, cumple con el propósito. Excelente video señores 💪🔥🥁
Gracias!
The Wuhan Koi sounds amazing. Also loved the Byzance.
The stand outs for me were the Wuhan Western and Koi, the Sabian AAXAero, and the HHX. Other than that, none of the other cymbals had any of the qualities I look for in a splash.
FRX is the best i heard from my Genelecs. but the Wuhan western is incredible on price and performance. but sabian frx is absolutey stunnig. i say all of those word as a turkish drummer who lives in full of thousands of cymbals brands in istanbul city as you see :) thanks 4 that video .
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I'm a SABIAN guy, so the entire range sounded great. I was really impressed though with the Meinl Byzance Polyphonic and Jazz ones.
I really liked the Sabian AA Brilliant I feel like it sat in a different frequency range than al the others, would stick out more in a live situation
The Western has a real nice mid range spread impressive .. played like a mini crash! After that I’d gravitate towards the A Custom .. had a bite to it at the end .. seems better constructed.
3:57 - Ops ! ''Double (Flam) Transient on Bass'' LOL - Nice video ! All splashs works ! Depends on your budget or sound that you're looking for !
Of course, if u want more quality, u'll have to put more money in it.
Wow! Both the Wuhans sound really great, but the 2nd one just calls the attention.
Sabian AA with the Meinl Byzance Jazz a close second. Most of the Agops were nice also.
20 years ago the Neil Peart Paragon ride was about the price 200 of the splash, when I picked it up at the music store.
Wow, I feel like there were a lot of dogs in this group!
I’ll echo what others have said; the Wuhan Western was better than some of the most expensive competitors.
I’ve had a 10” AAX for years that I love.
The Wuhan Koi is the one I'd be buying. Sounds great at a pretty good price.
All these splashes have a potential to sound good or a bit oddball... depends on the context only. I have noticed myself that even a cheapo one has it's place in the music somewhere 🤘
My first favourite is the Wuhan Western, followed by the Istanbul XIST traditional. The Wuhan delivers excellent value and sound. Not included sadly, in this group was, the Paiste PSTX Swiss. I own the cymbal and prefer it over any of these.
K Custom Special Dry... and the Paiste 602... the Wuhan Koi was a pleasant surprise. One i liked the least for its price point... surprisingly the Paragon.
I’m only 24 seconds into this video and I can tell you I have payed around $90.00 for brand new A Custom splashes 8 and 10 inch back in the early nineties. They were great but once they broke and living in Nashville with no budget I never bought a high cost splash again. Woham (spelled wrong) then cheaper Sabian. Also got 6 inch A custom splash at pawn shop for $45.00. If you’re on a budget you can find things that work and sound great!
Because it's not blind I could be allowing my eyes to unconsciously bias me but I like to think I can put that aside...sooo...
I think in general they do get nicer sounding as you go up the price ladder. Type of tone aside, there is a bit of a harshness with cheaper metal. The nicer ones tend to have a more round tone to them. Having said that, though, there are exceptions. I thought a few of those mid range ones didn't sound that great, and there were a couple of the cheaper ones that were pretty nice. So it's for sure not a linear scale.
Some of the standouts for me were the Istanbuls, the K's and HH's, the Sabian's with the holes, both big and small, and the 2 paiste's. I absolutely love the 602 metal and that one really does sound amazing.
Paiste's PST8 line is so good for the money. I'm assuming they are what replaced the Alpha series...?
+1 for Byzance Polyphonic! 🤘
The snare was tuned up with the ad astra clip? The tone jumps.
the one that suprised me was the Zildjian i.
A few thoughts:
1. Wuhan Western was the overall value king, but the Paiste PST7 was the real deal at only $57.
2. The Paistes, Wuhan Western, Istanbul Xist, and Meinl Pure Alloy all sounded good and like what a splash should sound like. The Paiste Signature is probably my overall fave, but any of the above were great.
3. Surprising that Zildjian and Sabian don't know how to make splashes, they all sounded off.
4. The extra dry Byzance was terrible.
So many splashes they had to clean up later with a mop!
What is with all the corrosion on some of them?? The Army in me wants to get some Brasso and polish them to mirror finish😊
That 2nd wuhan was to be the best bang for you buck..
I have the frx and it is great.. It's very versatile for stacking too because of the holes.. I stack it with a 12" mini holy china.. 😅
I like the 35$ Meinl, and the 194 $ AAX AERO, AND THE 18 $ Wuhan 457. The Custon A is nice too, which would go with my set of custom A cymbals.
I LOVE SPLASH CYMBALS!! Am I guilty or over using them on my kit? Absolutely!!! Who isn’t though?!?
i rarly see them on pros set ups thes days, they all some the have huge crashes!!!
The Byzance polyphonic sounded amazing
I feel like as long as it’s B20 or B8 thin then they’re always pretty good.
9:26 Turkish ad astra, by far, for me.
I also use two Turkish 9"" Splash and a 16" China from Turkish Cymbals.
@@TECHASKI1 They are great. Turkish Cymbals knows how to make splash, crash and china. I have 17" medium Turkish crash (from 2004), loud but also incredible sensitive, can be used even by hand! But for rides, always Agop. IMHO.
Paiste Signatrure for me.
I have one from the mid 90s. Sounds fantastic.
eww
Really like the sound and looks of the wuhan koi
If I think of it with a snare hit or a kick hit and I hear a bell or a ring that just clashes with everything, or a trash sound that just isn't an splash, well, it's up to the drummer and the kit I guess. Do you need to carry spares?
The only splash cymbal I actually really like is the the 10” aax aero splash I own
Both the WuHan Western AND KOI sounded awesome lol
Paiste Signature sounded best to my ears. There are several I didn't care for. Either they were too trashy or too choked.
I was surprised there were no UFIP in the video, because they make the best Splash cymbals!
Not a dealer for them, although they are nice.
The Wuhan koi range is absolutely killer, cant wait till they hit the UK
Just got my phone out (watching on the telly) to say the $28 Wuhan Western was hands down the best one, only to find that everyone else in the comments has said the same thing, so I won't bother.
That Sabian FRX sounds the best IMO.
Frx is amazing
Wuhan at low prize, fantastic! The Meinl polyphonic is a bit of a problem. It's about 180,00 and sounds great but its really too quite, even at low volume music.....
I own the Meinl 10" Byzance Extra Dry Splash and i absolutely love it. But just out of curiosity how come only 10" models were featured. It would b cool to see and hear 8" &12" models too
We had more 10s in stock than other sizes. Made for the most comprehensive comparison
I really started noticing a difference in the cymbals when you got into the 150 dollar range They shimmered and were a lot more musical than the cymbals below 100 dollars Just my opinion though
wuhan western definitely the best in terms of best quality for the lowest price. the paiste signature one definitely sounded the best though.