Sabian HHX Evolution 18" Crash
Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: HHX Evolution
Weight: 1130g, 1187g, 1196g, 1210g, 1225g, 1244g
Years of production: 2002 - Present
Sound file: HHX Evolution 18" Crash
HHX Evolution 18" Crash
HHX Evolution 18" Crash
HHX Evolution 18" Crash
HHX Evolution 18" Crash
HHX Evolution 18" Crash
HHX Evolution 18" Crash
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Review: "The versatile 18" crash, while darker than the smaller models, still reached the highs well enough to be your go-to cymbal—without seeming too intrusive or raising eyebrows onstage. When I played on the unlathed bell, I got a clear “ding” that would help to make this a workable crash-ride. I also found that different sticking patterns gave me a nice jazzy-sticky feel when played on the main surface."
Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian HHX Evolution Series Cymbals - A Look At Weckl’s Wonders", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p. 29)
Review: "Sabian’s HH line represents the dark side of the force, and the HHX are classified as “Modern Dark”, with the Evolutions being a specific set of crashes, splashes, high hats, and rides that have special dynamics that make them easy to play. They only come in several diameters, not specified weights, and a Sabian distributor told me that they vary in weight depending on the particular style (Evolution, Legacy, X-Plosion, Studio, etc.) The 18″ HHX Evolution Crash is reviewed here.
The lathing becomes just barely visible adjacent to the bell and then gets progressively deeper as it moves towards the outside edge of the cymbal. Hammering is light. The bell is not hammered or lathed. This unusual lathing pattern gives the cymbal its distinct sound. It has dark undertones, but some piercing highs as well.
Compare the sound files of this cymbal with the Sabian 18″ AA Medium Crash Cymbal, for example. Look also at the spectra of the two cymbals. Note that the HHX Evolution has higher energy in the lower frequencies. That is what gives a cymbal its “Dark” character. Although you can ride this cymbal, the wash is as loud as the ping. The bell does ride very nicely though. Also compare the HHX Evolution with the Sabian 18″ HH Thin Crash. Notice that the decay is more rapid with the HH Thin than the HHX Evolution."
Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Sabian 18″ HHX Evolution Crash Cymbal", hometheaterhifi.com, January 24, 2011)
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