Best Millenium 16" Still Series Crash Red Alternatives

Based on 5 reviews

Inspired by Deep Purple's perfect cymbal's sound I bought this one and was incredibly wondered to find out, that this beauty sounds exactly like on Paice's recordings! This cymbal has fast attack, clear bright sound, and medium (as for me) sustain. I play rock and metal music, and this Paiste's masterpiece fits me perfectly. But if you work in other genre and need some explosive crash sound - 2002 Classic 16'' crash is definitely your choice! Haven't found any disadvantages of it for year of use, except one - I can't stop crashing it!

Based on 5 reviews

This cymbal is a perfect hybrid solution to a crash cymbal crossed with a china. With that, you benefit from the trashier side of the china, mixed in with the warm wash of a crash cymbal, which all works out rather well indeed. This is a particularly smooth cymbal. The attack is progressive, leaving the decay & sustain, to just work accordingly. What is really nice about this A Custom EFX 16" is that you can touch the cymbal very softly and still get a lovely understated shine as a response... in other words, you can use this at a very low level. That in itself is a plus over a china. In addition, add a 6"/8" splash on the top, and you have yourself a pretty tasty stack! Lovely cymbal. 100% Recommended.

Based on 4 reviews

This cymbal is a great addition to any kit where you want washy, right-side alternative to a open hi-hat in the rock songs. I use it a lot in the situation where I want to bring more energy to the chorus/bridge and I'm not there yet to rock the heck out of the crashes. Sounds a lot like smaller and lighter china cymbal, but unlike china this one sounds more "stereo-spreaded" as it is occupies most of the room. It is loud. I personally dig Custom Dark series so much, so take my opinion with the grain of salt. These series are perfect for medium and big stages. To much volume for small stages - I've tried.

Based on 2 reviews

This is labelled a trash crash and described as somewhere between a crash and a china. This is true enough, but the description makes you think it might only be good for punky accents or metal type music. In fact it's much more versatile than that. Because it's very thin you don't need to hit it very hard to open it up, plus it dies down very quickly. For that reason it's become my crash cymbal of choice for the semi acoustic band I play with. Previously I just used a 8 inch splash which was suitably quiet, but in context sounded thin - like a cat sneezing. But with this I can get a much broader and more full-bodied range of sounds - from exotic washes to quick (louder) punctuation. But at low volume if needs be. You really only have to touch it to get the magic to happen. Of course,...

Based on 2 reviews

For the price, this cymbal performs very well with sustained rolls, sudden hard hits and gentle sticking on the bell. Although it is suited to a big band, modern orchestral music and light pop/punk genres, this crash offers extreme flexibility with brushes, mallets and hard sticks. The sound is very bright and can be compared to Madonna's "Material Girl" with a shorter decay. The crash seems to perform equally at all volume levels when struck on the edge, but does have a minor loss of sparkle when hit along its flater surface. For anyone wanting to expand their drum kit, or simply need a quick and cheap replacement, this is one of the better options for a more consistent sound.

Based on 2 reviews

I got this after deciding to increase the number of cymbals on my low volume kit in my room. Pros: 1. The frequency difference between this and a 14" low volume Zildjian crash is clearly discernible. 2. The 16" has a rich tone, punchy like a crash should be but heavy enough so as to be able to use it in place of the hi-hats for the heavier parts in a song. 3. A strong make. It feels slightly thicker than a regular 16" crash, which makes it able to withstand heavy blows. 4. The harmonic motion in the air after being hit by the sticks is the same as would be for a usual crash, despite the obvious difference in design Cons: 1. The thickness of the crash takes its toll on the sticks. Conclusion: Would definitely recommend it to anyone who looks forward to setting up a drum set...

Based on 2 reviews

Beautiful Cymbal. Very thin, so opens up really easy, so it's great if you have a lighter touch. Lovely for cymbal swells, and makes for a nice delicate ride cymbal, for those quiet moments. Some slight lack of definition on the bell, but still a nice sound to add to your arsenal. Pretty bright cymbal, but still has enough low end to stop it being too "icy". Wouldn't recommend for Rock or metal players, due to it being so thin. But would recommend to anyone else. Well worth the money.

Based on 1 reviews

Versatile in every sense. As a crash, it's explosive but subsides very quickly. However, I don't use it as a crash, but as a top hi-hat (and Meinl Byzance EDTC 16" as a bottom hi-hat). It's insane how good it sounds, so jazzy and out of this time, especially the stick sound with wooden tip. Sometimes I switch 'em up because Meinl is darker in comparison. If you're looking for mid freq splashy crash, go ahead and buy it. But if you like experimenting and you're looking for crash that you could use as part of a hi-hat, then go ahead and buy it. Yes, I typed that twice!

Based on 1 reviews

This is a very bright and direct crash with moderate sustain. The hybrid lathing emphasises the wash and gives it a slightly gritty and grainy character which really cuts through (like all the hybrid cymbals). It still retains the un-lathed bell which gives the underlying power, but without being too heavy. It comes in the "I'm here and you can't ignore me!" category, rather than "I'm going to bash your brains out!", or "Listen carefully, I will only say this once!".

Based on 1 reviews

The Paiste Signature series have a very unique sound compared to any other manufacturer or type using B20 bronze. The "Secret formula" bronze, thought by some to be a phosphor bronze gives an entirely special sound which to me has far more intricate overtones than any B20 cymbal. The heavier Power type like this retains a glassy, crisp characteristic, rather than a deep "Bong" and has a nice long sustain with a lively sparkle. The power is certainly there, but with outstanding quality !