SABIAN 10" HHX Complex Splash

SABIAN 10" HHX Complex Splash

This compact splash delivers exceptional responsiveness with a quick attack that cuts through a mix without sacrificing depth. The 10" HHX Complex Splash combines dark, complex tonality with a pure fundamental note, making it equally at home in jazz, fusion, or studio work. Its lightweight, extra-thin construction feels nimble under the stick while maintaining articulate projection for recording and live performance.

Tone & Character

The dual hammering approach—blending HH and HHX techniques with a raw hammered bell—creates a distinctive dark sound with genuine complexity. In the studio, this hybrid construction captures the brightness of traditional HHX cymbals while incorporating the warmth of the HH series, resulting in a splash that cuts cleanly without sounding brittle on tape or in your mix.

Build & Construction

Cast from B20 bronze and finished at extra-thin weight, this cymbal responds immediately to light and medium strikes, translating accurately through microphones and recording chains. The measured weight of 270 grams ensures quick decay and articulate definition, ideal for accents, fast musical passages, and layering multiple cymbal textures in production.

Key Features

• 10" diameter splash cymbal
• Extra-thin weight classification
• B20 bronze alloy construction
• Dual HH and HHX hammering pattern
• Raw hammered bell
• 270 grams measured weight
• Super-quick response and attack
• Dark, complex tonal character
• Pure, defined fundamental note
• Versatile across jazz, fusion, and studio applications

The HHX Complex Splash excels as a primary or secondary splash in the studio, offering producers and engineers the fast articulation and tonal sophistication needed to craft detailed, professional drum recordings in a compact package.