Budget Cymbals - What's YOUR Choice?

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WHAT'S YOUR CHOICE?
Are you (or a loved one / student etc.) looking for a set of budget cymbals? Which do you prefer out of ‪@ZildjianCompany‬ Planet Z, ‪@meinlcymbals‬HCS, ‪@PaisteChannel‬ 101 or ‪@SabianVault‬ SBR series?
Let us know in the comments below which range gets your vote!!

[@DunsonDrums]

Somehow, Drummer's Review made the Meinl HCS set sound halfway decent, but gently used, high quality cymbals are the way to go! There are multiple Facebook groups where I've found a complete set of A Customs, AAX, Byzances, 2002's, for just $100-$200 more than a brand new set of these trash can lid packs.

[@gabrielemartino2466]

Second hand / broken and repaired professional cymbals are a MILLION times better... That said, the Paiste hats and ride are surprisingly usable in my experience. I've also used the crash as a bottom hi-hat along with thin high end crashes and it works much better there than as a crash IMO. With a crash upgrade, I believe this set could last some time in a setup.

[@dr.threatening8622]

Dont buy new budget, get used cymbals on the secondary market.

[@davidwak680]

Buy nice or buy twice.

[@dr.threatening8622]

@@davidwak680 amen, aka "buy once, cry once"

[@bijikedelai]

For real. Investing a bit in byzance and still the best decision i ever made till this day

[@davidwak680]

@@bijikedelai Someday I may get some Meinls although I love my Istanbuls.

[@jonashellborg8320]

Since I actively use a 13 inch set of Planet Z hi hats for live shows, I guess Zildjian is the winner in my book. I find that they avoid those sharp notes others can have, whilst being very present in the mix.

[@stefanaleksic4113]

But for the paiste is pst 3. PST 3 is in the same price range with meinl hcs and sabian sbr. 101 is a lot of cheaper

[@djashjones]

PST7

[@kushking420]

I don't car for budget cymbals at all but the Meinls sounded the best

[@anton3517]

Wow paiste wins by miles

[@laiftaim]

No S that's SBR. 101/HCS > Planet Z/SBR

[@akosatumamprihlasit]

Dont buy budget cymbals produced by big brands. Buy Zultan cymbals instead.

[@honzavlcek4021]

Yes, thats the way. I have Anatolian cymbals and there is no comparison with cymbals in this video.