Crash Cymbal from $250 to $510, from Musician.com

Dark, warm, lush...gorgeous­. Recreating the classic "old K" sound with the same dry overtones and smooth decay similar to the Ride cymbals that have proved so popular. Fast, full-bodied response wi... more

Dark, warm, lush...gorgeous­. Recreating the classic "old K" sound with the same dry overtones and smooth decay similar to the Ride cymbals that have proved so popular. Fast, full-bodied response with an exceptional "vintage" feel. Played by: Al Foster Will Kennedy Perry Wilson Christophe Deschamps Greg Hutchinson and more... less

Very musical sound is low, dark, and warm. Full-bodied response is impactful, with rapid decay rate....

Medium-light crash cymbal with dark body, a full frequency spectrum, and brilliant highs. Very wide range and a complex, pleasing musical mix. Immediate, sensitive response; strong attack; controll... more

Medium-light crash cymbal with dark body, a full frequency spectrum, and brilliant highs. Very wide range and a complex, pleasing musical mix. Immediate, sensitive response; strong attack; controllable spread; and even, layered fade. The dark crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range. The Paiste Signature Dark Cymbals are also extremely well-suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls. less

With dark, low-end response and much volume potential this highly responsive crash model can play loudly but is always musical. Sabian cymbals with brilliant finish are highly buffed and preserved ... more

With dark, low-end response and much volume potential this highly responsive crash model can play loudly but is always musical. Sabian cymbals with brilliant finish are highly buffed and preserved under a clear protective lacquer coating. less

Dark, warm, lush, gorgeous. Re-creates the classic "old K" sound with the same dry overtones and smooth decay similar to the ride cymbals that have proved so popular. Fast, full-bodied response wit... more

Dark, warm, lush, gorgeous. Re-creates the classic "old K" sound with the same dry overtones and smooth decay similar to the ride cymbals that have proved so popular. Fast, full-bodied response with an exceptional vintage feel. less

The Paiste Reflector Crash Cymbal delivers a bright, sparkling, warm sound with a wide frequency range and fairly clean mix. Has an even, resilient feel with a powerful attack, sharp response and a... more

The Paiste Reflector Crash Cymbal delivers a bright, sparkling, warm sound with a wide frequency range and fairly clean mix. Has an even, resilient feel with a powerful attack, sharp response and a nice sparkling fade. Introduction: 2005 Background: Paiste creates affordable cymbals with never before realized sound quality and professional appearance. Draws on over half a century experience of creating real sound in affordable cymbals. Transfer the Swiss principles concerning shape, structure... less