Worth every penny. I own a 16 inch, and paid a little too much for it with trade in at a local music store, but believe me, it is the best. The bell isn't anything special though, but the cymbal is. Works for any style. Also, I like this cymbal more than my 17 inch thin version of it, more volume and a 'fuller' sound.

Great cymbal. Perfect for everything. Good for rock. Cuts clean. Good Overtone. Complements my 17" custom k dark crash beautifully.

I own 2 of these crashes -- a 16" and an 18". The 18" came with a brilliant finish, which imparts a different sonic quality, according to company feedback. At the time I ordered it, the Zildjian Co. was out of the 18" K Crash/Ride that I originally wanted and were 2 months backlogged on making any more...! They suggested I get this 18" brilliant-finish crash instead, which has virtually identical properties...and they were in-stock. What serendipity. A week later, I was the proud owner of the best crash I've ever heard! It's got a nice, big bell that puts out a solid ping, yet billows tastefully when crashed repeatedly. A very musical cymbal, and the brilliant finish looks quite nice.

The 16", meanwhile, is also an excellent cymbal with a pleasant pitch. A smaller bell in proportion to its size, but just as good for any style of music.

I'll hit my crashes pretty hard, and both of these have held up very well after one year. These may be some of the priciest cymbals on the market, but I have no buyer's regret at all. BTW, these blend very well with Sabian Paragons, which are dark but not quite as smooth.

I use my 17 inch for concert band, shows, and at the home.. Never a let down.. This is a cymbal that you'll never let alone.

Great sounding cymbal. I bought it used so it already had time to mellow out. It has great responce and it sounds excellent.