SABIAN 17" HHX X-Treme Crash Brilliant Finish

SABIAN 17" HHX X-Treme Crash Brilliant Finish

The HHX X-Treme Crash delivers a simmering, dark tone with ripping bite and rapid decay—a cymbal engineered to cut through the mix with aggressive projection. The Brilliant finish amplifies attack and complexity, making this crash respond with immediacy and musical dirt that demands to be heard. Built for drummers seeking darkness with teeth, this 17" crash punches hard in any dynamic context.

Sound & Projection

Powered by HHX "Tone Projection" design, this crash stirs up simmering heat and agitated bite that projects effectively across stage and studio settings. The dark, complex character combines with rapid decay to deliver a crash that cuts without washing out, ideal for aggressive playing styles and high-volume environments.

Construction & Materials

Crafted from B20 bronze alloy with hand hammering and hand-guided machine hammering, this cymbal features a large, raw bell that contributes to its distinctive voice. The thin weight through the bow enables responsive articulation and quick response to stick attacks.

Key Features

• 17-inch diameter
• B20 bronze alloy construction
• Thin weight classification
• Hand hammering and hand-guided machine hammering
• Large, raw bell design
• Brilliant finish for enhanced attack and complexity
• HHX Tone Projection design for maximum cut and projection
• Dark, simmering tone with musical dirt
• Rapid decay characteristics
• SABIAN Two-Year Warranty included

The SABIAN 17" HHX X-Treme Crash Brilliant is a high-projection crash built for drummers who demand darkness, aggression, and tonal complexity in a single cymbal.