Sabian HHX Legacy 17" Crash
Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 17 Inch
Series: HHX Legacy
Weight: 911g, 954g, 961g, 967g, 979g, 984g
Years of production: 2006 - Present
Sound file: HHX Legacy 17" Crash
HHX Legacy 17" Crash
HHX Legacy 17" Crash
HHX Legacy 17" Crash
HHX Legacy 17" Crash
HHX Legacy 17" Crash
HHX Legacy 17" Crash
HHX Legacy 17" Crash
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Review: "The hammering on the Legacy crashes is multi-faceted. There are large oval hammer marks on the top and bottom of each cymbal, with numerous small hammerings layered over the larger ovals on the top only.
These babies proved to be the sweetest-sounding crashes I’ve ever laid my sticks on—in any given jazz setting, and at any volume. Their deep, rich wash was spectacular, and the sensitivity and dynamics of sound projection could go from a whisper to a roar without getting overbearing.
The tonal qualities of the 17" and 18" sizes seemed perfectly matched, with the 18" being predictably deeper in pitch. In a low-volume jazz setting you could easily get away with using the 18" as a crash/ride. There is just the right amount of explosive attack that cuts through the wash when struck sharply. I used these cymbals in the studio to record a medium-volume jazz tune, and they had just the right attack to accentuate the kicks without becoming harsh or brittle."
Review written by Mike Haid ("Sabian HHX Legacy Cymbals - Seduced By The Dark Side", Modern Drummer, July 2006, p. 35)
Review: "There are just two crashes in the range, a 17" and an 18". They are both fast and clean, offering a swift interjection in the music without taking up a lot of space in the frequency spectrum. The overtones again are minimal so that these cymbals won't impede the flow or bleed over every other instrument. They are almost electronic in their clarity.
The cymbals being thin, the sound dies pretty quickly, so they are great for use in fast, jazzy tunes where a nimble flick of the wrist provides just the exclamation mark needed without overpowering proceedings. Since they are quite dark and soft, they can also be tickled and prodded in order to add subtle colours and beautiful sounds at lower dynamics.
But do not get the impression these cymbals are mere softies. They can be played hard to produce a sharp and forceful edge with a fast decay."
Review written by Music Radar Team ("Sabian Legacy HHX Ride 20" review - Legacy is the next step on from Evolution, and apart from the lacklustre hi-hats, the results are mostly superb", Music Radar, November 22, 2007)
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