Sabian Stratus Cymbals // Full Review & Demo...

[@LanceCampeau]

The Stratus Series design uses lower mass to save on materials and increased automated production techniques to save on manpower costs. These moves have allowed Sabian to offer a great sounding set of B20 cymbals at a reasonable price. The main draw back to this is that thinner cymbals can't produce as much volume and are likely to be struck harder in an effort to produce more volume. This will lead to an earlier product failure in loud musical environments (live heavy rock). However, these cymbals will be great for recording sessions and live gigs that don't require "max volume". The thinner build also produces a lower pitched / washy tone which is excellent for jazz & fusion styles. My only complaint is that the ride bell does not cut quite as much as I like.

[@kyronnewbury]

Was at the factory last week and met the guy who has made many of the Stratus cymbals. They are killer cymbals no matter the price and I've been really impressed.

[@DamianS1893]

These Cymbals sound very quite... A small venue or church setting would be great use of these Cymbals

[@yehmate1528]

I liked the hi hats and the rides . But the 22inch rides bell was really muted. Shame.

[@DidYouReadEULA]

The two rides are the best of the bunch for my ears, make great crash rides, love that explosion they produce.

[@luisclavero8886]

They're not bad. For some rest it's reminding me of Wuhan b20 cymbals.

[@dilankarun9172]

Just came from watching your Paiste PS 7 series. They sounded much better to me than these . Think they are much cheaper too ?

[@_Music.A_]

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[@rippindrummer666]

They sound decent but I’d rather just find/use some used hhx cymbals for a similar price

[@m.christian-budd6964]

I don't think the playing style suits the cymbals. They're thinner and darker, meant to be played with some restraint, not smacked with a 2B.

[@nikola5170]

Pro sonix seems like...

[@nikola5170]

Pro sonix definitly. I am fan of less sustain ...

[@joeldelavega768]

Why are you cutting the sound before it plays out on some cymbals but not others? You're not giving a real example of the sound in order to get a shorter video? What's up?

[@daltonidaho]

The rides are a real weak point in this line IMO. Not enough stick definition and the bells are some of the weakest I've heard.

[@chriswright2250]

Not to my liking 😢

[@petermcmahon15]

They all sound like rubbish

[@stefanaleksic4113]

B20 is only aloy its not gold to worth more then B8. Trust me i live in town where is mining of copper. They sound hollow, how much effort you insert in cymbal thats how much sound better

[@robsingletary2383]

Those sound like CRAP

[@mdmusic2874]

They sound good to me most heavier cymbals are too bright and overpowering!