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[@joenoda3324]

If your thinking of buying cymbals, don't base ur decision off what "sounds good" on KZbin, cymbals sounds so different (usually sound better) when recorded through mics, put through eq and preamps etc. Also coop3rdrumm3r is endorsed by zildjian, he's never going to say anything bad about their cymbals even the z series which, anyone else will tell you sounds cheap

[@henrywhittaker7305]

The z cymbals really aren’t that bad

[@bigbreadeaterellis]

@@henrywhittaker7305 Well, in my experience, the Z cymbals didn't sound good at all. Ride, crash, hi hat's, all crap and not worth the money I paid for them.

[@Pro1938ftc3ch]

@@bigbreadeaterellis where there your first choice when u got them?

[@bigbreadeaterellis]

@@Pro1938ftc3ch Yes because I didn't know any better at the time. I thought that the brand name of Zildjian on relatively cheap cymbals equalled quality but I was wrong.

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

For the price of 300$ you can get a set of B20 Zoltan crashes that sound nearly as good as Byzanz, K custom etc...

[@subjectgaming2589]

I've been waiting for a video just like this! Thanks

[@e4zo646]

Hey Bro, thanks for inspiring me to play drums and teach me some techniques. I once took a break with drums, but when i saw your videos, i go upstairs and play my drums everyday. Thanks!

[@edwardsims33]

S Family is best budget cymbal you cannot change my mind. I had them. I loved them. I still use them time to time.

[@zdravkonovosel122]

Brutal cymbals!

[@colchattillon61]

I have the s rock set

[@jeshanrajganeshwaran4990]

Totally agree my first cymbal is the S series. Although its abit more than the planet Z and I series, its definitely worth it

[@presterjack9764]

The best budget cymbals are used 'pro' cymbals or Chinese B20 cymbals like Stagg or Dream.

[@luisshorts303]

you couldn't have uploaded this at a better time i was legit just about to buy some new cymbals

[@AlexDrums97]

They all won´t last long. For longer lasting cymbals I would recommend A-Series oder A-Custom ones. Worth their money.

[@lukefreeman970]

Check out the sabian xsrs bro. You’ll thank me later

[@Ragnag]

@@lukefreeman970 whole heartedly agree the xsr's are fantastic! Even the old xs20's are great

[@mitchellfahy995]

Alexander K. I have them and they are amazing would not pick anything else

[@AlexDrums97]

@@mitchellfahy995 I don't say they don't sound good but they are not made out of high quality material. If you play genres like metal or hardrock and you're mostly hitting your cymbals harder you will need better quality. I had Zildjian ZHT cymbals two times years ago and they didn't last me more than 1 year. Trust my words bro! Everything from the A-Series up to the K Line will last longer and sound way better!

[@navskichannel2799]

i have played the S series in a big concert and i was impressed very close A series

[@JustRF]

My fav is the S series cymbal

[@markeace1887]

love the vid keep it up dude

[@dremers8008]

Great Job Cooper!!

[@WolfMountford]

iSeries for the win! I have that set. Just set up my new drum set last night and put iSeries cymbals on. I like the ride/crash, but I'm looking for a designated RIDE. Will keep the Ride/Crash on my set, because it sounds good. But need a deginated ride cymbal

[@floris4067]

Great vid from the best AND most inspring drummer/KZbinr ever!

[@sytsebloem1979]

Awesome. You drum great Bonham grooves. Awesome heavy sounding drums in that room.

[@ColdToiletSeats]

k or a customs .. save your money kids .. buy a cymbal for life

[@isaaclinzay8684]

ColdToiletSeats agreed got zildjian ks and I doubt I’ll ever regret the decision

[@arnonle]

they all sound pretty bad. i agree, buy good cymbals. they;re for life

[@speedofthemoment3825]

Go the more expensive route, either K customs of Paiste or something

[@zdravkonovosel122]

I can say Zildjian S series rock the world of high quality and affordable cymbals. I upgrade my Planet Z with 16" and 18" medium heavy rock crashes..all i can say..really BRUTAL cymbals! They cuts like razor trough guitar distortion and make wall of sound! Perfect for open air performance and heavy kind of music.

[@Beardshire]

also look for used cymbals collecting dust, even if you find a cracked K, you can have it laser, or water cut out and have a really good cymbal.

[@michaelbrown3128]

The S series Zildjian to me always sound so good. Awesome budget cymbals!

[@chrisggoodwin777]

To my ears, the S sounded the best. I didn't think the Z crash projected very well. The I sounded pretty good, too, but my favorite is the S series. I play mostly K Sweets, and the S sound like they'd sit nicely in that group. If I were on an extreme budget or just starting out, however, I'd still play the Z series. The tones were good, just didn't project like the others. Thanks for another great vid, and for shining light on budget products!

[@DadBodDrumming]

I bought a new kit from Guitar Center, and they threw in these Zildjian i cymbals (hihat, ride, crash) for free and they sound amazing! The only downside is the hihats which when closed tightly can sound a bit like they are made of plastic. But if you open them up ever so slightly, they sizzle so much better.

[@juanraffo849]

I have a crash and ride of zildjian S. Sounds pretty nice.

[@jeshanrajganeshwaran4990]

Yup, l just got them and they sound much better than planet z and zbt. I'm not sure about the the i series though

[@klawn9059]

@@jeshanrajganeshwaran4990 the I series is better ZBT

[@jeffreykettler5923]

Thanks, Casey!!

[@kare14drums]

For reference, the Zildjian Planet Z Cymbals are made of brass, the Zildjian I series is made of B8 Bronze (92% Copper + 8% Tin), And the Zildjian S series is made of B12 Bronze (88% Copper + 12% Tin)

[@metalliclark86]

Good information. For any beginner on a budget reading this, if you don't know whether drumming is for you but still wanna give it a try, go for planet z or any other brass cymbal. Now, if drumming is your passion, go for I series or any other B8 alloy pack and you'll be happy either rehearsing by yourself, with a band or live, since B8 is the point where cymbals start to feel musical. If you know you want to keep playing for years to come, go for S series or any other b10-b12 alloy, this will get you as much musicality as your wallet can handle with not much really to envy higher end stuff, given that premium cymbals are made out of b20 alloy and it does cost premium lol It's not necessary for you to buy everything at once, it's not necessary for you to buy brand new stuff, you can browse secondary hand market and keep upgrading as your interest and wallet allow it, besides if you take care of your gear you can still sell it and keep funding the next best thing. This comes from somebody who grew up playing brass cymbals, the first time i got to play B8 alloy cymbals it was like I was an endorsed rockstar lol. That step is perhaps the most noticeable in terms of quality, going higher is mostly for finer tuning and reliability of the materials.

[@oobernoober7617]

Yeah cheap cymbals are good when they aren't just planet Z, I'm saving up for the i series

[@christianpalen3220]

Zildjian s is better than i

[@brengeldelacruz8866]

Just get Zultan caz cymbals. They sound really good.

[@AlexNourse52]

Meinl HCS is better😎

[@Saaaaaaac]

@@AlexNourse52 nah. I think they just sounded like Planet Z. It is actually the worst.

[@zdravkonovosel122]

Man save money and get Zildjian S series cymbals,i can tell you they can compare with top line A customs!

[@ARDrummer]

Cool demo! The S series is definitely the winner here

[@katjabojarra4952]

I Think so too

[@katjabojarra4952]

But my favourite Zildjian series is a custom

[@RaiderJose650]

Dude you should do a buying drum equipment from wish and reviewing it

[@eddymason-pooley8837]

Mint idea

[@d.bpianoplayergamer2938]

They sound very dope 👍

[@christianpalen3220]

Zildjian s is the most beautiful among the three

[@Philover-jj1dj]

I love the blue pearl. It’s sound so nice

[@JavierDamario]

nice man!!!

[@Mtab2260]

I want the s family cymbals sooo much.

[@DrumAttic]

Nice comparison!

[@skyzurdcod952]

Yea i bought the I's a couple months ago and they were on sale and they worth every penny they sound great and cut right threw..

[@albertaranetasomera7959]

Your the coolest drummer i Know from youtube cause you use your talent not just for people but for God too Godbless man,...

[@hudsonbeckmann8831]

All of those hi hats sound Amazing

[@hisgreatness2]

I just bought the S series and have been playing with it for a month now. I'm still not happy with it I thought it's lacking something until I got to my Guitar Center store and found both I and S series next to each other. Tried both like 5 times to make sure my opinion was steady and I was surprised, the I series sounded way better to me and was even shocked it was like $150 cheaper! Today I'm heading back to GC and will replace my whole S series with the I series pack. I've seen lots of S series vids on KZbin and I thought you should personally check them out and hear them up close. Not only each person's hearing and preference is different but it also makes a huge difference hearing them up close vs on KZbin.

[@willtretoladrums7767]

I have the zildjian planet z on my drum set and I love them

[@lzasyr]

Same! I wish I had better ones but they sound way better than stock cymbals

[@griffimythic]

Same

[@Jonas-yr8qf]

Nice Video

[@gabrielfrench8382]

I have pre-owned ZBT cymbals on my drum-kit, and I know I have a soft spot for them because of it, but I think the "i" series sounds a bit more washy than I'd like. I love those "i" series hi-hats though (since I currently have Meinl MCS ones). Oh, and don't even get me started on that "S" ride--I'm speechless, there's a reason some touring bands like Slipknot use that thing...

[@nathanaeljacob2948]

Hi Casey I'm your fan from India Kerala plse reply . I love u a lot your my inspiration 😍😍

[@lort9059]

I serious definitely has the look and the sound

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

Hmmm, I like the Planet Z hats, S ride and crash. The S hats where tinny to me. I do own a ZHT 18" trash crash and sounds really good.

[@kiwiangeldust6912]

I got a planet z crash and crash ride which sounds good imo and now I got a Zildjian S medium thin crash which is amazing

[@vendodinero2686]

I think that it doesn’t matters if you have a Ziljdian Constantinople set if you’re a bad drummer, cooperdrummer sounds good even in the planet z’ s

[@Criticalr6]

idc what anyone says zildjian makes the best cymbals imo

[@moments_with_IH]

Straight Factz

[@BIGBURT]

They have good crashes that’s about it imo

[@zdravkonovosel122]

Listen to this BRUTAL S series! Perfect for metal music! I have Zildjian S series medium heavy "16 and "18 rock crashes and medium heavy "20 rock ride and i can tell you..sound is really sick! Perfect for live open air concerts when more cutting power is needed!

[@colchattillon61]

I too have the s rock set

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Looking into a drum set, one on the short list, is the Ludwig Element Evolution set that has the i series cymbals with it... almost think I like them more than what the S series sounded like, with exception of POSSIBLY the S series Hi-Hats.... Maybe eventually some better heads and hats would be the most sensible upgrade to take a beginner kit further. This kit will be for myself, as well as the kids , so don't want stuff I'd be afraid to let them play as well. Thoughts?

[@Charl_Ed]

I was going to get s series cymbals but now I think I might switch to planet z 😂 so thanks 😍

[@theanimatixyt4112]

Can you tell me what the drum set with the zildjian s series pearl vision birch has (stuff like the snare etc.) love your videos btw

[@UnfortunateDrummer]

I recently got a mapex tornado, and the cymbals, are....well close to paper quality. Since christmas is coming up but I dont want to ask for too expensive cymbals, Im looking for cheap cymbal sets, and from what I have seen Im leaning towards upgrading to the I series, Any other options I should consider?

[@tommyforzajuve98]

Planet Z ride and Hi Hat are almost good, the crash not

[@lzasyr]

Good enough for me because I’m poor!

[@tommyforzajuve98]

That Kid Also me ahahah I bought it one week ago, and that’s my opinion! Obviously that are good if you want to change the standard cymbals that you found in the entry level kit!

[@carlwestleydizon2405]

Same opinion

[@JustRF]

Me agry not like mine planet Z series crash it sounds more better than mine planet Z series

[@uptight826]

@@lzasyr Consider buying used. You can find some sweet deals on professional cymbals, for cheap

[@bartwieden]

Nice comparison

[@majastergaard5596]

I have the zildjian s family series and it has surprised me a lot in terms of the price, now I have got some zildjian a costume, but I keep my s family cymbals and use them next to my a costume🙂

[@zdravkonovosel122]

Zildjian S series cymbals are really BRUTAL! They make high end pitch sound with every hit and for my ears we can compare them with A customs.

[@utubeutube4761]

I have the S390’s, great for the price. Not A’s or K’s, but sound great & take a fair amount of abuse & keep going👍🏻

[@EliPoli64]

Smooth.

[@Jarhead1313]

I've heard the S Series Zildjians are bad about Tarnishing, how do I keep this from happening?

[@atomfallen2409]

I got the planet z hihats and a crash.both sound effing amazing.got zbt hihats a crash and a ride crash.love em.my preciouses😆

[@AlbinoJedi]

I tried out a set of S cymbals and the ride and crash just rang out forever. Hi hats sounded decent. I'm intrigued by some of the i series trash cymbals.

[@itsace2891]

Awesome

[@user-hh8vi7pw5l]

The drummer I love the most

[@AfroSean]

No

[@johanluigui8034]

Serie S the best

[@saintlukez]

Personally I feel the Paiste pts5’s are the best sounding cymbals for the price. Especially the heavy rock set you can pick up for around $250

[@therealandrewlund]

I totally agree. And while it's somewhat a style choice, PST7's are amazing IMO if you can afford a little more.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

PST 5's, 7's, and 8 series ffg or the win.

[@lancefraijo8585]

Paiste are far superior in all categories.

[@ryderchristensen303]

So I joined a band a couple months ago and soon we’ll start doing gigs once corona dies down. I need some good cymbals that are good for live gigs and possible studio recordings but I’m not sure what to get. Tried to get cymbals for very cheap and ended up buying Meinl HCS series, which sounds like a toy. Anybody know what kind of cymbal I should get?

[@artemysemenov03]

I think any kind of cymbals sound great in right hands:)

[@ArrowThrills]

Did the Zht series get discontinued ?

[@unitedivide2789]

Love my s series. I love the custom hats better than my A custom

[@Fernage]

Did you switch to Evans from Remo?

[@cookingwithmoumit8000]

please make a video how you make your drumless backing tracks

[@drewishaf]

The crash from the "i" series and the hats & ride on the "s" are definitely my favorites. The ride from the "i" series might be good as more of a crash/ride, but there's not much cut with the bell. And I have to say it... I don't like the sound of brass cymbals 98% of the time. They're too flat sounding and have a different tone during sustain that doesn't cut very well and just doesn't have that "pop" like bronze cymbals. I took my first cymbals (a set of Meinl HCS) and modified them all for different uses. Like, I sanded the 20" ride, used some laquer on the top side to deaden some of the lathe grooves, sanded it again, and put some foil tape on the bottom side near the bell. It has a nice, poppy ping to it, is VERY dry, but is definitely a much different sound compared to my 20" A-custom. The other brass cymbals are pretty much all in stacks. I'll occasionally use one of the brass cymbals as my bottom hat, but that's about it. The thing about cymbals is that there aren't necessarily any "bad" sounding cymbals, just "different." It's really subjective. But honestly, most people have a similar taste. And it is highly dependent on other factors. It depends on your space, style, mic (or natural) setup, dynamics, and several little variables. At one point, I was willing and able to spend good money on good cymbals. There's just something different when you play a polished turd and a professional-level instrument. But it all comes down to your taste. Would I go out and drop another $700+ on a cymbal set in the near future? No. So if I get the desire for more versatility, I'll want to look at the more economical options like these.

[@anthonyn1312]

I use Zildjian I series 14 hi hat, 14 and 16 crash, and a 20 crash ride and I like 20 crash ride because of a bell is amazing. So my perfect 20 I crash ride cymbal from Zildjian is my perfect bell, articulation, and crash on me it.

[@therealxurxxfan5853]

I have the s series ride, and it sounds good but it sounds a bit overpowering when recording with one mic

[@rolandedrummer9723]

My first set of cymbals were pie plates too.

[@jadonchacon]

Planet Z are perfect if you need something for a practice kit in a garage or basement, I series are alright if you’re occasionally gigging, S series is definitely the best if you’re wanting to record on a budget

[@Jaketheaxman]

It's also good to go to a music store that has the cymbals to actually examine/try them before buying them so you have a better idea of how everything will sound. Then you can buy the ones you like from a store, from online sellers, or wherever you see your ideal pairing for an ideal price range.

[@nbsarkar6911]

The fact that where i live there are no music stores where i can try out the cymbals

[@ArrowThrills]

@@nbsarkar6911 that sucks

[@hisgreatness2]

UPDATE - I just exchanged and set up my new I Series and it sounds great to me. I couldn't have been more happy with my decision to switch it from the S Series. IMO, buy what sounds good to your ears and not what others say. Drumming sound is a personal preference. What might sound to someone else might not sound good to you and vice versa. To each his own I guess. Thanks for the video BTW.

[@JustRF]

The S series is my fav cymbal

[@wrx_disipl]

The Planet Z's high hat sounded the best along with the I Series crash and splash

[@chadrichards4681]

Hmmm think S series for me

[@willtretoladrums7767]

I have the planet Z and the I series, The planet Z definitely a starter symbol, but the I serious is all around really good, and that goes for the Planet z as well

[@AlandCarostylBatteur]

Do you ever read your comments 🤔

[@Hannibu]

For the price of the Zildjian S Series you can get real professional cymbals from Istanbul Agop: the Xist Series. I would compare them with the Zildjians A's). If you are in the market for good value cymbals search for Diril, Istanbul, Aegan, Anatolian and other turkish brands. The Wuhans from China are good as well.

[@micaholson5546]

What do you use for ear protection

[@NewYorktimesify]

Bro, he has a video about it. I don't know the exactly name right now, but if you search for it with a key word you should find it.

[@mikeweiser2210]

Do what you gotta do to set a budget and save cause in the long run, getting a decent set of cymbals is the way to go cause you’ll appreciate the sound in the long run, not only for gigs but especially in a studio

[@Crash10101010]

Would it be okay if I used the i Series or S series in a gig? I need some cymbals to use while saving up for some A’s and K’s

[@COOP3RDRUMM3R]

Yes both of those options are good enough to use at gigs until you get something that will last you for years!

[@jdogmcnasty1980]

Best is the I series in my opinion. But I’m not giving up my A’s & K’s any time soon! Lovin my cymbals

[@COOP3RDRUMM3R]

Certainly not suggesting anyone switch to any of these over A’s or K’s, just showing what each series sounds like for those who want to buy new cymbals but don’t know what they sound like and don’t have a higher budget.

[@ArrowThrills]

Yeah the A and K's are better but there expensive as *.

[@jannism.5475]

Nice😀

[@jeus_saaa]

Man new ZBTs/I series sound so bad but when they dry up, lose their shine, and start to patina, they can rival K custom darks. My decade old ZBTs sound nice even when they're all banged up

[@leonardodipippo1663]

Can you tell me some names of cheap cymbals that are good for metal??

[@Ratmatia]

I have the meinl classics custom dark and they’re pretty good. If that’s to expensive you could try the meinl hcs bronze

[@leonardodipippo1663]

@@Ratmatia Thank you very much

[@zdravkonovosel122]

Zildjian S series medium heavy cymbals. Trust me,you'll never regret money for them!

[@Dani_BL]

I got a planet z pack and the only dislike about the pack is how flattish the crash is but i dont use the pack’s hi hat i had a zht hi hat for 4 years

[@christianpalen3220]

Where is zildjian zbt and zht?

[@architsharma8750]

I can't even afford that planet z.😭😭😭

[@c4ss1133]

to anyone looking for budget cymbals, i would also recommend the Zildjian ZBTs, altho they're aren't on the list. i got hi hats, 2 crashes and a ride for £250 (about $275-$280) and i really like playing them. The ride is more pingy and less washy, but if u like that, it's great

[@COOP3RDRUMM3R]

The ZBTs were just replaced by the i series which is why I didn’t include them.

[@c4ss1133]

COOP3RDRUMM3R i see, thanks Casey! love the content 💙🥁

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

I just bought a not really a drum set but a not toms but drum heads, a very flat bass drum and a piccolo like snare drum. It's the Traps Drums A400 and for it's size and cheap look I can't believe it cost $800. But I need cymbals that won't break me till I can buy a real drum set

[@JDDrums55]

I got the right ones, i must say they sound very for the price i paid😇

[@siidzdrums2389]

S and I sounds really good for low budget cymbals

[@BRG23]

Where was this video on christmas🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Zildjian242]

Cool video the S series sounded the best in the group. I'm in the mindset you could find much higher quality used cymbals rather then shelling out $350 - 450 for these packs ( i know planet z's are way cheaper but those were rough). That would be a cool video idea. not sure if Zildjian would approve of that though :P

[@COOP3RDRUMM3R]

Yes, buying higher level cymbals used is always a great option, but if you’re going to buy new cymbals and want to hear how they each sound, that’s what this video is about. Most people don’t ever get to hear them side by side before making a decision!

[@Zildjian242]

@@COOP3RDRUMM3R Gotcha man. Thanks for the reply. It's great that you posted something like this. I still stand behind going used over these. Though if you have a kid unsure drums are right for him, planet z or any cheap alternative is a great idea. It's been proven any cheap drum kit can sound great (you have multiple videos of this), cheap cymbals don't have that luxury.

[@mochammadsolikhin4723]

Please cover "lathi" please 🙏

[@gestalt7756]

Best hi-hat : i zildjian Best ride : S zildjian Both i and s are good crash, maybe bought them both to get different sound and dynamic

[@zdravkonovosel122]

I think,why i should throw my money for A customs when i can get really BRUTAL cymbals from Zildjian S series. It's perfect for heavy kind of music like metal and rock. I have Zildjian S series 16" medium heavy rock crash and medium heavy 18" rock crash..it sounds amazing! For the price of 120 and 150 dollars i can get S series cymbals for affordable price. Now i save money for 20" medium heavy rock ride and 14" mastersound hi hats.

[@icysliceydicey]

Wish I watched this before I went and spent nearly two hundred bucks on a fast crash

[@spudkedir5314]

Personally, I like the i series hats and crash, the s series ride and crash

[@marloforreal]

I have the Planet Z set, and oddly enough, I like the 16" crash but do not like the 13" hats. 20" ride is okay, but barely.

[@izzylopez419]

The planet z 16” crash sounds like a meinl HCS 16” crash, but the ride sounds ok and the hi hat sounds amazing. The Zildjian I series sounds amazing the 1st place cymbals I ever heard the crash and ride sounds amazing Evan hi hats too. The zildjian S sounds ok, but the ride and crash sounds annoying, except the hi hat it sounds fire like omg what did I just hear.