This splash not only sounds great, but it can be used for any type of music.I started up my Metal-x series cymbals a while back and i got this about 3-4 months ago.I'm more of a metal drummer but I also drum punk,classic, and any type of rock music or country and for how hard I hit this cymbal it has held up good.I'm sure it will crack in 7 months or so, but its well worth it.For how long this cymbal will last, get it.

I just purchased this product and received the cymbals today. At first, I was a tad bit skeptical about buying them. They were replacing a cracked 16 and cracked 18 inch AA medium crashes. The reason I chose these is that I still wanted the vintage sound that AA gives, but also needed something a little bit more durable. Nevertheless, I decided that since this package was such a great deal, why not? After playing with them today, the only noticeble difference is that these cymbals are slightt darker than the Medium AA's. Some people have mentioned a "tinny" sound to the cymbals. The only time I noticed it was riding the crash at the bow and it was slight. Nothing that would suggest that these cymbals are subpar. As far as the splash goes, I've heard better, but still the splash doesn't "sound" subpar. Overall, I am very pleased with this product. I was still able to have that vintage sound and am very pleased with the darkness to them.

These cymbals are okay, the 16" es too high pitched and the bell's even more, 18" is okay but you get a "tinny" sound from them which I didn't expect. The splash is pretty good. Overall they are okay but go for the AAXs if you can afford them they are so much better. If not well these are okay, loud, idk how they'll work for recording tho but for gigs they are ok. And since they are designed for hard hitters they will last you quite a while I suppose.

These cymbals are the best crashes i have ever heard in my life. the sustain on them is incredible. usually other cymbals barely ring out and they jsut sound dead. but not these. these things are the best. and ive had them for over a year and a half. the drummer in my band uses my cymbals and hes dropped them and so they have broke. but i plan on getting new ones cause i love the sound. and they dont break from playing them to hard. my drummer just dropped them on pavment so yeah long story. but really buy these cymbals. incredible.

I have the 16" and 18" AA Metal X Crash Pack with the 10" splash I bought from Musicians Friend. I am very happy with them, all three cymbals have a great sound. You don't have to bash the crap out of them, even when hit a little softer they still sound good. When you give them a good shot they seem to open up more, and can easily be heard through the guitars. The AA Metal X line of cymbals are made for "heavy hitters", but you can get a great sound from them no matter what style of music you play. They're worth the money, don't hesitate buying them. I looked around for a while to find a better price, but here was by far the cheapest.