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Sabian 18" HH Thin Crash vs 19" HHX COMPLEX SUSPENDED
The Sabian 18" HH Thin Crash is a versatile, warm crash cymbal built for rock, funk, and jazz with rapid decay, while the 19" HHX Complex Suspended is a sustained orchestral cymbal engineered for classical and chamber music with complex harmonics. Choose the HH Thin Crash if you play contemporary genres; choose the HHX Complex Suspended if you perform classical or concert music.
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Specs side by side
| Sabian 18" HH Thin Crash | 19" HHX COMPLEX SUSPENDED | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $509.99 | $514.99 |
| Brand | Sabian | Sabian |
| Cymbal Type | Crash | Suspended |
| Cymbal Size | 18" | 19" |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Sabian 18" HH Thin Crash
- ✓ Rapid decay makes it ideal for cutting through dense mixes in rock, funk, and jazz
- ✓ 18" size offers quick, punchy response with minimal effort required
- ✓ Warm, dark tonality without harshness across multiple contemporary genres
- ✓ Hand-hammered B20 with enhanced HH Remastered technique for musicality
Why choose 19" HHX COMPLEX SUSPENDED
- ✓ Suspended configuration and 19" size designed specifically for orchestral settings
- ✓ Quick speak with excellent sustain and color maintenance across dynamic range
- ✓ Complex harmonics and refined dark tone suit chamber and concert music
- ✓ Hybrid HH/HHX hammering provides sophisticated tonal depth for classical music
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference in how these cymbals sustain?
The HH Thin Crash has rapid decay, dying away quickly after the attack—ideal for contemporary genres where clarity between notes matters. The HHX Complex Suspended maintains color and sustain across the dynamic range, essential for held notes in orchestral music.
Which is better for studio recording?
The 18" HH Thin Crash is noted as equally at home in the studio or on stage for funk, jazz, and rock. The 19" HHX Complex Suspended is designed for orchestral and concert applications, not general studio use.
Do these require different playing techniques?
The HH Thin Crash prioritizes responsiveness and speaks freely with minimal effort. The HHX Complex Suspended is a suspended cymbal designed for mallet work in orchestral settings rather than traditional hand-striking of a crash cymbal.
Can I use these cymbals in genres other than their stated purpose?
The HH Thin Crash is not ideal for metal or thrash metal. The HHX Complex Suspended is not ideal for rock, metal, or pop, as it is purpose-built for classical and orchestral contexts.