Sabian AAX 16-inch X-Plosion Crash cymbal

General

Sabian is one of the most famous cymbal manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1981 by Robert Zildjian, when his older brother became the head of the Zildjian company. Armed with a lifetime of knowledge and experience, he started over and created a company named after his three children, Sally, Bill and Andy (SaBiAn). Over time, Sabian grew into the respected company it is today, and now belongs to what has been dubbed 'the big four', along with Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl.

Sabian AAX series

Today, Sabian is known for their innovative cymbals, and the AAX line is what started it all. Like the AA-series, it consists of machine-made B20 bronze cymbals. The AAX series, however, receives very different hammering and lathing treatments, which results in a very different sound. It also features the exclusive Auto-Focus Response feature. Where other cymbals have a 'response threshold', meaning they sound best once they reach a certain volume, AAX cymbals respond with total accuracy at all dynamic levels, from low to high volumes.

Sabian AAX 16-inch X-Plosion Crash

The 16-inch AAX X-Plosion crash has been rather aptly named. The AAX series is famed for its modern, bright sound and 'Dynamic Focus', and this X-Plosion crash possesses all of those great characteristics. This particular model also adds some explosive energy to the mix. It is a medium-thin crash that speaks very quickly and that cuts through any mix quite well. Its sound is also quite unique, as even the AAX models possess some darker overtones, giving this cymbal quite a complex, musical sound.