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Super-fast, with full, explosive response, the SABIAN 16" AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash redefines the power potential for Tner cymbals with even faster, punchier accents at all volume levels. The SABIAN AAX series delivers consistently bright, crisp, clear and cutting responses – AAX is the ultimate Modern Bright sound!
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Super-fast, with full, explosive response, the SABIAN 16" AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash redefines the power potential for Tner cymbals with even faster, punchier accents at all volume levels. The SABIAN AAX series delivers consistently bright, crisp, clear and cutting responses – AAX is the ultimate Modern Bright sound!
Jonathan Davila Medina
Reviewed in Mexico on February 18, 2025
Es un platillo que me sorprendió, creí al principio que fui estafado porque el peso del platillo es muy lijero como para ser de las especificaciones que decía sobre porque yo estaba acostumbrado a otro tipo de peso, pero para mi sorpresa la proyección del platillo es buena y me sorprendió que con su peso tuviera ese sonido, un buen equilibrio de medios y agudos, sus armónicos no molestan y se presta de forma correcta en mi caso fue una experiencia hasta ahora excelente, estoy tentado en comprar otro Crash pero de 18, Yaque quede con una calidad y experiencia buena.PD. cabe aclarar que no soy fan de la marca o sus derivados, pero lo hablo con experiencia de consumidor y espero mi opinión sea de ayuda
ccampo85
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
Got the 19 to add to my collection and I am glad I did. This thing is a beast, great crash that cuts through, can also ride it, nice swells, a very musical sounding cymbal.
Claude Rheault
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2020
musique ambiance
This is America
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020
Love the range of expression of these cymbals. I am not an expert but I was looking for crashes with no "gong" undertone, just an awesome CRASH sound. Love this 16" and the 19" as well. When playing softly you can really get a great variety of sounds and full hits into them have a great quick explosion with zero harsh high "zing" or low "gong" after frequencies. Just CRASH-shhhhhhh. Perfect.
emma jordan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2020
This 17" thin aax crash cymbal from Sabian is of great quality as it should be for a pro level cymbal.Hammering, lathing and finish are top draw.It is very, very thin. Far thinner than any of my thin Sabian AA crashes.These cymbals are not for those with poor cymbal striking technique or those whom are very heavy handed.It is quite dark sounding for an AAX this is in part due to the thickness and in part due to the new hammering and lathing patterns that bring out a broader frequency range.Its has very complex overall sound yet still remains warm and glassy, not too dissimilar to the aax dark line of cymbals.Only thing I didnt like was there was a sticker on the bow of the cymbal that when I removed it left some sticky residue that took some removing. Sabian dont usually put stickers on the top of a cymbal so I think this was done by Amazon. Also this cymbal came badly packed with nothing to protect it from damage in transit.So just be aware that Amazon may not know how to look after cymbals and to check them when you recieve them.Overall a great cymbal at a great price, its just lucky it survived the trip here.
Trent Mason
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2020
Pairs great with AAX 18" Xplosion crash.
J. Batistoni
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2020
I've been a professional drummer for 28 years. I have A LOT of "top tier" cymbals. I have mainly been a Sabian customer for the last 10 years, but have several Zildjian K's A's and A Customs. This is a really nice cymbal. It's gives a dark full tone with a long decay. You can ride the bell and it will give you a dark cutting dry short ding. When I need to make a bell sound but don't want any ride wash, I go to this cymbal. I've played this cymbal in several environments and situations and it doesn't disappoint in a small or large room. Lightly played, the cymbal gives full low undertones and when it's time to let lose it can be commanding with it's low dark punch. When you hit this cymbal with a smaller cymbal, it fills up the space VERY nicely, it really is my new favorite cymbal to hit with a 16-17 inch or when I need a solid dark statement.
Marcus Gazaway
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
This cymbal has now become my favorite cymbal. It's a warmer cymbal sound than you would expect from a 16 inch crash. Also, the sustain on this thing is brilliant. I have a 19 inch Sabian AAX with this 16 inch right next to it and they sound great together. Great cymbal and great price.
Josh Painter
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
I'm that guy who has pretty much purchased every cymbal on earth, played em, and returned the ones I don't like. This one is a keeper. Perfect for crashing, but doesn't ring on forever. Cuts through the mix, but isn't obnoxious.For reference, my setup is 18 AAX Fast Crash on the left, this 19 AAX Fast Crash on the right, then an HHX Xplosion Crash to the right of that. It's the only combo that's stuck for me.
Jack of all Trades
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015
This is a great cymbal for big sound but I don't think it's lower volume dynamics bring out the full character of it as well. It responds very quickly to the stick with an initially bright explosion but rapidly resolves into a darker decay and a beautifully mixed undertone. At low volumes it is purely a darker cymbal and the bright characteristics are much more subtle. The lathing on the middle layer is interesting, very scratchy and eats up the tips of my sticks (wood tip) if I play it frequently, and playing from the outside edge give too much wash for this to be a great sticking cymbal, however the bell sounds outstanding and has a crisp and clear punch in it.I have two set-ups and for my big kit I play pretty much nothing but rock and roll in every iteration it comes in and this cymbal absolutely made the first round draft as my main crash. I have no brand loyalty, my kit is covered with Meinl, Zildjian, Dream, Istanbul, and Sabian cymbals and this is my favorite new addition. For anyone who likes bigger crashes with faster decays and a wide dimension of sound this cymbal would be an outstanding choice!
Frank Slavin
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2014
I bought this to replace my 16" Zildjian Medium Crash to use as my main Crash/Ride (I'm slowly changing to Sabian after many years of Zildjian). This cymbal was quite a bit darker and lower pitched than that 16" Zildjian. I'm looking for a higher pitched cymbal for this duty and this wasn't it. I put my venerable 18" Zildjian Rock crash in instead as it was higher pitched than both of these other 2. I do use the 18" AAX anyways as my token dark cymbal sound. It has a rich sound but does have some overtone which seems to get lost in the mix. Great looking cymbal with a finish that is more brilliant than what is pictured.
Derald Solomon
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2012
I have both 16" and 18" Sabian AAX X-plosion crashes and this 17" Fast Crash compliments my brass very well. It is a little higher pitched than my 16" crash especially at the top end. It sounds a little "lighter" than my other X-plosion crashes, mainly because it's a little thinner. It speaks quickly and then ducks out of the way - exactly what a fast crash is supposed to do. I believe it compliments my 16" and 18" AAX X-plosion crashes very well. If anyone bought the 16/18" Sabian AAX crash pack like I did, and you want another cymbal, this 17" Fast Crash is a good choice.The Sabian AAX series is a good sounding series, a little darker than Zildjian A Custom series, if you are a Zildjian player (like I was). I bought the Crash Pack because I needed a new cymbal setup and the Sabian AAX pack was convenient.It arrived quickly and was undamaged. Thank you!
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