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SABIAN 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant Finish vs SABIAN Quiet Tone Practice Cymbals Set QTPC504
The AAX Med Ride is a professional-grade performance cymbal for studio and live work, while the Quiet Tone set is a practice tool for noise-sensitive environments. Choose the AAX if you gig or record; choose the Quiet Tone if you need to practice without disturbing others.
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SABIAN Quiet Tone Practice Cymbals Set QTPC504
Specs side by side
| SABIAN 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant Finish | SABIAN Quiet Tone Practice Cymbals Set QTPC504 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $499.99 |
| Brand | Sabian | Sabian |
| Cymbal Type | Ride | Bundles |
| Cymbal Size | 22" | — |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose SABIAN 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant Finish
- ✓ Professional B20 bronze construction with proven durability and tonal complexity
- ✓ Brilliant finish delivers crisp, glassy shimmer that cuts through live and studio mixes
- ✓ Versatile 22" medium ride handles rhythmic definition and crash-ability equally well
- ✓ Fast articulation and stick definition suit jazz, rock, and intermediate-to-professional players
Why choose SABIAN Quiet Tone Practice Cymbals Set QTPC504
- ✓ Significantly reduced volume ideal for apartments, dorms, and late-night practice
- ✓ Stainless steel is dent-resistant and durable under regular practice use
- ✓ Four-piece set (14" hi-hats, 16" crash, 18" crash, 20" ride) provides complete kit for beginners
- ✓ Stick response and rebound mimic traditional cymbals to develop proper technique
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Quiet Tone cymbals for live performance or gigging?
No. The Quiet Tone set is explicitly designed for practice and home recording in noise-sensitive environments. Its significantly reduced volume and stainless steel construction do not meet the projection, tone quality, or durability demands of live performance or touring.
Is the AAX Med Ride suitable for beginners?
The AAX Med Ride is rated for intermediate, advanced, and professional skill levels. Beginners benefit more from a complete beginner cymbal set like the Quiet Tone QTPC504, which includes multiple cymbals and is engineered specifically for learning.
What is the key material difference between these cymbals?
The AAX Med Ride is B20 bronze (copper, tin, and silver alloy) with a brilliant finish, delivering professional tone and projection. The Quiet Tone set is stainless steel with perforated design, optimized for durability and volume reduction rather than tonal richness.
Does the Quiet Tone set work well for jazz and rock practice?
The Quiet Tone set is suitable for practicing jazz and rock techniques thanks to responsive stick feel and articulation, but it is not designed for the performance sound or projection those genres demand in live or studio settings.