Paiste PST7 Cymbals w/ Beatdown Brown

Performance and review of the Paiste PST7 Cymbals!
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[@andybelloc]

Simply the best review of any cymbal. This guy does'nt show off, he just plays a really sweet groove and lets you hear the cymbals in context. I love his playing. Thank you so much.

[@missingsock18]

"I friggin' love 'em". That's all I needed to hear. That and how good this guy is. If a drummer this good says they're good, they're good enough for me.

[@thodoris3790]

this guy is of the nicest and more helpfull drummers on youtube.maybe the best

[@DustyCowdog]

I'm pretty sure this guy can play a set of paper plates and make it sound sweet. Amazing... as always.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

+DustyCowdog 'Preciate it, man. Thanx for watchin! 🙂👊🏽🇨🇦

[@thomastucker4928]

@@RobBeatdownBrown lets do a double drum jam lots of funn !!

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

PST7's are the best Cymbals compared to their price . I love them .

[@carlgerde]

Came here for PST7 demo, and got that, plus GREAT DRUMMING !!

[@FelixWheatfield]

The thing that Rob Brown does here that I appreciate is letting you hear the cymbals in a full band context. Any gear you have will never sound the way it does in isolation the way it will with a band. Most reviews I see are of just the drums and cymbals by themselves, and people are quick to judge these cymbals because of their price and the fact they only usually hear them by themselves. This is the best sounding review of these cymbals because Mr. Brown plays them along to an actual song and uses real-world application. With everyone playing together, these cymbals sound so similar to the 2002 series that most wouldn'tbat an eye. Thank you very much for this review, more drummers/drum shops on the internet need to showcase products this way.

[@johnconnell1675]

Thanks RB! Love your technique, and choice of brands - Yamaha, Paiste.

[@KarlstadDrums]

Im a Zildjian guy but I'll have to admit that Paiste will always be the best when it comes to budget/intermediate cymbals! Definitely going to get a set of these for my practice kit!

[@tubehstnr]

He makes these sound better than any other review I have seen of the PST7s.

[@patricprosak8350]

Kit, Cymbals and your chops .. off the Charts . . . Thanks for sharing .. you are a Inspiration ! Bless you .

[@torgejh9189]

Love my PST7s. Got the 16" 18" and 19" crashes and 20" Ride. All medium, because the thin ones are a little too flimsy for me, while the heavy ones are just too noisy for most situations I play in. I just never saw the point in shedding like 500 bucks for one cymbal, when I can replace almost my entire setup for the same money. That's to say if they ever break, been playing them for 5 years now and they still hold up fantastically.

[@miibco]

I'm 63. Played 2002s since I was 18. Oh, I had my dalliances with Zildjians and Sabians, but never got the sound I was looking for. Saw this video a few years ago, and had a look at the 7s. Was looking for something with the same sound, but sightly less volume (with the same playing style) Superb! Bought a medium set and retired the 2002s. I've added the splash, and swapped out the 16" for a 19" when it was introduced. Thinking of buying a set of light hats now, as the cable remote I have is a bit finicky with the weight of the mediums. Anyone know off-hand the comparative weights? Also seriously tempted with the 20"light ride as a crash (although the medium crashes beautifully). As Rob says, don't be put off by the target market. Close your eyes and listen. These are some of the best cymbals I've ever played regardless of price. Everything else is just price/label snobbery!

[@jabbingjabberwocky5243]

Love the sound of the light ride as a CRASH... WOW!!! Awesome!!!

[@timsears6129]

could not agree more some drummers just can be snobs about drums AND cymbals if the cymbals sound good to YOU who cares if they were lower price or not???

[@jabbingjabberwocky5243]

tim sears Yes!!! You are correct sir👍P.S IT'S NOT THE ARROW ITS THE INDIAN shooting it😉

[@jabbingjabberwocky5243]

Stix Corvette the light ride as a crash is AWESOME BRO check out Terry on Bonzoleum he has a 505 20" crash a giant beat 20" multi and a 20" PST light ride he does in comparison and wow the light ride kicks butt!!!! Check it out hope this helps drum Brother

[@colinsburghlibrary2632]

Update: Have now added the 20" light ride as a crash/ride, the 19" medium crash and happened on a set of 14" light hats for pennies (like new!) They remind me so much of the 70's black label 2002 hats...keeping everything else as well, though!

[@anthonyarena6580]

Excellent review and what an awesome groove! Phenomenal fluid drumming and blown away!

[@jsillers]

I just bought a set of PST7's for my touring kit! Cant wait for them to arrive. Loved your video. Thanks!

[@bonzoleum]

Watch the playing at 75% speed-it's beefcake a la mode. Great video and playing, Rob!

[@ronniek7748]

How can I listen to this at 75% speed on my iPhone?

[@Max-dd4ow]

@Ronnie K If you tap on the screen and look in the top right hand corner you will see a gear, if you tap the gear it will open up settings and then you can set the speed to 75

[@woodybear8298]

Great playing Rob and beautiful kit too.

[@eliasmartinez9328]

Thank you, for always giving a great advice bro! I have learned a lot from you .... I agree this cymbals are great

[@bobbyjones2112]

Love the tune too!

[@punkoso4168]

Can't fault the PST7 cymbals, they sounds fantastic !

[@muskokalayne]

Bought the whole thing kit and cymbals, Ihave been playing for forty years and am blown away by the sound of the kit and the cymbals thanx for a great video and helping me make such a well informed choice.

[@jabbingjabberwocky5243]

AWESOME video Mr Beat down ty very much!!!!

[@mattasaurus99]

Excellent Sound and video!! love it man

[@1006kathleen]

Beautiful sound . ❤

[@kennethkunie4978]

awesome as always.

[@U2WB]

Wow they sound GREAT ! Rob, as always I really dig your presentation of the subject. A real demo that a drummer can listen to and grasp the capabilities of the instruments. I started off looking for a splash, now I’m loving the rest of the set. I see another full Paiste cymbal bag in my future… 😀

[@dheepshemare5833]

Just ordered the medium 20" ride and 19" medium crash. Absoloutely stoked to play em. Moved on from my ancient zildjian heavy edge 11 years later.

[@earlbrackett6508]

Rob deals the straight dope...the chorus section of this track sounds like YES !

[@williamweir1547]

Good honest review...enjoyed it !!!

[@nicodrumsheaven]

good job rob... very groovy love paiste !!! saludos desde argentina !!! larga vida a la bateria ...

[@jamesrohl9558]

Dude, that beat (and "cool vibe" song) has me in my practice room! GREAT feel my man...As far as the PST 7 cymbals, I use Signature and 2002"s on 2 separate kits. Love them both. But these really sound fantastic in this video and I'm most likely going to buy a pack due solely to your incredible sounding example here. Paiste owes you commission....

[@PedroDVC]

I have the PST 7 and PST X cymbals and I love them!!!

[@zonlicht1980]

that splash thing on 0.59..is so nice!!

[@analogskies7063]

Dynamite Rob! Great vid!!! Thinking of grabbing 18” Crash. They sound fantastic on your kit! Cheers!! Darren

[@zepgen8]

You are the best groove meister Rob..Love it. Oh I have just purchased the Light session set of Pst7's...Looking forward to playing those bad boys..Love ya Video's. Cheers paul UK.

[@BenjaminGib]

it's amazing how much those cymbals, especially the first small crash by small tom, sound like my Zildjian Custom A's. I so am gonna have a home set up someday! Thanks again for the inspiration and info.

[@barambomka599]

Man, I wanted to get Meinl MCS set, but watching your video, I'm sold. I'm gonna buy this pst7 set, Awesome

[@gogo2957]

Super melodic and mellow!!!! Paiste is sweet!

[@mattblack118]

great review! I like the PST7s too.

[@rayelliott8107]

I've been playing pst7's for years, as Rob said, the 18" Medium is a brilliant cymbal, but the 20" Light Ride is my cymbal of choice, sooooo versatile.

[@demonicsweaters]

nice smooth playing!

[@anthonyaird]

Again, with the drumming. Damn! :)

[@strikerlucky]

awesome! thanks a lot!

[@teresasmith6833]

I love my PST 7's they sing❤

[@rayfrazier8657]

sounds great. Nice tight playing.

[@bobbyjones2112]

Love your style, damn! 😁

[@sean-o779]

Yeah I’m looking for some cymbals these sound amazing bro

[@stephenkinsley2483]

just raided my christmas fund and bought the , the light ride and the medium and light 18" crash's after watching your video, i have been playing the medium hi hats for a while and love them, better than the light and heavy which i bought a year or so ago, in fact i like them more than the signature dark crisp hat's that iv'e had for a few years, the rides and crash's i have not used at a gig yet but will be doing tomorrow night so we will see how they perform, i have also the medium ride which i got second hand and i'll try that tomorrow night as well in place of my lovely 505 medium ride which iv'e had for years, i normally use signature 12 splash 14-16-17 fast crash's and a 18 full crash and sometimes an 18" 505 crash but it's always nice to have a change now and again, thank's for your very informative video, you should be on a commission from paiste. keep music live. !!!

[@richardstokes2670]

Fantastic Drummer ... I have these Cymbols in Medium weight.... great video Buddy....

[@tdrum21]

Sounds great. Dig that lick around 1:05 the 32nds setting up the big 2!

[@jeffmcclain1924]

Thanks Rob I was on the fence about these over the XSR from Sabian, thanks to your video Paiste PST7 is the winner, I paired the medium 16 and 18 crashes with the heavy hats and the 10 inch splash with the 23 Sweet ride from Zildjian and I am very happy with my choice and great drumming by the way Thanks man!!!!!

[@jasperjenkins7729]

I've owned a Few pst7 The 19 Thin is Pretty Sweet too. Now I'm gonna need to check out that 20 light ride🎯

[@don4476]

Yeppers. Sounds great.

[@boydsexytime]

Cool. I'm going to get the 3 pack of pst7. With the splash China pack added on.

[@googlepigs7027]

You got the best set of pst7 hats I've heard. Sounds better than my 450. Zildjians

[@toddlittle9095]

nice fill at 1:10 - cymbals should really good

[@3dayweekend988]

Hey Rob my bad on my last comment you using 2002's which i own and love. PST7's sound amazing!!!

[@TessaAnderson]

Still fun to watch these older vids

[@papagcortellino5283]

Went the whole gamut of cymbals over the years. From Turks/Agops/Bosphorus to Zildjian keropes and Sabian HH. Played a Paiste 602 3 years ago, never looked back. Now have a set of Masters Dark with some 602. Nobody, IMO, does the magic of B8 cymbals like Paiste does. And the PST7 series has to be the most underrated cymbal in the market place. Another Paiste sleeper is the new 900 series. I have tried the 22" 900 Ride in a jazz context. Beautiful!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

+PapaG Cortellino I’ve said for a long time now that any cymbal you play will sound great...until you compare it to a Paiste. Your ears just reset and all you seem to notice from that cymbal you thought was hot is what’s missing. The highest end cymbals from other companies just sound harsh and brittle to me now. It’s like going back to 720p after watching a video in 4K. Paiste’s will ruin you for other cymbals, man.

[@papagcortellino5283]

Rob, totally agree. I love flats. Have owned Agop Flat, Bos Master flat and even a Byzance Club flat. Tho all good in their own right, once I tried Paiste, there was nothing else. They all seemed so semi-pro, where Paiste really shines, IMO. I have since acquired a 602 flat, a Sig flat, a Sound Formula Flat and a 2002 flat (rare, and a keeper). Also have a 20 Masters Dark and 22 Crisp. Only wish Paiste offered a Masters flat. I'd be on it. Thanks for all you do.

[@davidboikov2481]

Good job, RB! You play on semi-pro cymbals 10 times better than I do on Sabian Aax, for example

[@mitchyoungs212]

I got inspired RB after seeing this! I got the Light Ride recently to use as a crash to mix with my old PST5 thin crashes. Personally I found it was too heavy to mix with thin crashes as a crash, but as a ride- oh boy it's good.

[@pawelmorrison]

Very tasty playing man. I have 16 and 18 pst7 medium crashes, best bang for the buck these days IMO. Cheers!

[@nathanyazzie9044]

Thank You!!!😁 I am gonna get me a set.👍👍👍

[@sticksbass]

great!

[@TomDrums]

I know it's an old video, but I recently bought a set of PST7 thin crashes to replace my 2002's in the rehearsal room. I'm VERY surprised how good they sound!

[@garyaskew4491]

Ive always been a Zildjian A guy. But I started off by hearing a PST X 16 Swiss crash and I favored the sound over any Zildjian china boy I ever owned. So I bought the 16 and 14. I ended up using the 14 as a trash stack and its awesome. I was carrying cymbals back and forth to two different drum sets for awhile. My home kit was lacking on the cymbal side so to save money I bought a set of PST7 universal and I do love them. For the price they are absolutely great! I don't love them more than my A's but I can say that in this price range they destroy their competitors. If I ever buy another more expensive set I will probably go with one of the higher end Paiste series. They make some nice stuff. Thanks for all of your work and videos to help the drum playing community Mr. Beatdown Brown!

[@JayDeeDrums]

They sound tasty!

[@neilbentham5804]

I ordered a set today 😎

[@paulgraves9042]

Everything you suggest I buy. Im not good. Yet. But I’m working towards it. Thank you for all the information

[@nautica7084]

Every played Sabian? I love the HHX and AAX Rides and Crashes but haven't thought about adding China or Chinese to my kit. I play 6pc DDrum Black and Red Hybrid kit. Very dry and I select my heads to make it ring a little more out of the shells. Love the first song you play to.

[@temporal99]

Hi Rob, stunning performance as always... have you checked the pst7 chinas? I'm looking for one not to loud as wuhan but with a musical sound... I already have a pst7 18 medium crash and I love it specially because all the tones you can get from. Thanks man and congrats again.

[@IRLguy777]

Tried out the PST 7s, the heavy hihats were awesome and the ride was alright, felt the crashes were a bit lacking though. They sound way better in this video than they did to me in real life. Anyone comparing these to 2002s is exaggerating I think, the 2002s are still in a whole other league.

[@andjelko33]

And where, sir, could I get to hear the whole song that you are playing at the beginning?

[@Simon-IFF]

Soooooo tight and tasty! Great playing!

[@alexmora2723]

Got my pst 7 Las Friday and gig yesterday with them, the Universal set is fine but I added 17 and 18 light crashes and the whole se rocks on the stage, people gets amazed on how they sound. Played rhcp and rage against the machine, the sound was perfect. The next addition will be the 20 light ride for a perfect 20 crash sound.

[@rhabdob3895]

Nice.

[@markdoran75]

Rob, I was about to spend just over £700 on a set of 2002's (obviously here in England, that's a few quid!) After discovering the sound produced by the PST7 range, I'm going to go for these. Still getting a great cymbal sound&of course, save myself over £400!! Thanks for a great, comprehensive demo, man. Subscribed! 😀

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

+Mark Doran Yea, man. I mean, the 2002s are some of the best sounding cymbals on the planet. But I think these plates will make you pretty happy as a good set of jobbing cymbals. My only advice, like I mentioned in the video, is that if you're thinking of getting a 16", move up to the heavy one. The medium is a little light in the projection department.

[@fl00d69]

DAMN brother - love me some pocket, and you got it. 👍

[@wdrumz]

Sick pocket and spacing dude. Gotta love Yamaha drums and Evans heads too! God bless dude.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks, maine! :)

[@wdrumz]

Rob Brown Your one video helped me pick out my kick drum head which as of now is still the heavy weight pro emad or something haha!

[@simonoxley3711]

I only have 7 heavy hats. They are excellent. I got them so cheap. Highly recommended

[@WuanLMR]

Where can I get the track at the beginning??

[@daveglassman4779]

This is a fantastic review of the Paiste PST 7's. I'm new to drumming - got an old (and I mean OLD!) drum given to me by a friend. The cymbals are really cruddy sounding (lots of discoloration/corrosion) - yeah, I need to get some cymbals! I've done plenty of research, and I've decided that when I get paid again, I'm gettin' some Paiste PST 7's! BTW, I love the track you were playing to - flippin' awesome!! (Also, since I'm a newbie drummer, I'll be sure to watch some more of your videos!)

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

+David Glass Cool stuff, man. Thanks for watchin! 🙂🇨🇦

[@handofate]

Hi Rob, can You Tell me how Will be the response of a Paiste Dimension thin Crash 16 with this set? With you recomendation I bought 14,18 and 20 medium set. Saludos

[@subamak9782]

very nice sound :) there are pst7 light, medium or heavy?

[@chadwhite4619]

How much does the 18" medium crash weigh?

[@sionlewis827]

No one but Paiste has got it right with B8. Zildjian and Sabian, this is how B8 is done. I bought a set of PST7's specifically for practice, but they're better than being just a practice set and sound great live. I use them a lot live now and the new 19'' crash Paiste have brought out in this range sounds great as well. More than worth the money and well worth getting a set

[@jonathanbormann5077]

So I'm looking to get away from my ZBT's (and fast!...lol). Was considering these or some used Alphas being that's about all my budget will allow. Thoughts?

[@Skoon21211]

I stumbled upon this video awhile back, after I already purchased a used medium weight pack of these PST7's. I'm still a beginner but after messing around and getting a better ear for cymbals and sound, I had to have that 20" light ride. Found a good deal on a used one. It really does make for a very nice crash. I've been searching to find a used 16" heavy crash but no luck. Like he mentions in the video, the 16" medium crash is definitely the weakest sounding of the pack. I found that used heavy crash today and ordered. 460 bucks all in, not including what I'll get when I sell the medium 16". Can't go wrong there!

[@scooter_rick54]

Thanks RB, I'm sold. Ordering a set.

[@jas8012]

Im not sure if the cymbals are that good or if you just make them sound that good!! Drumming was on point!

[@eddietrooper606]

What kind of pst 7s are tho medium heavy? Sizes?

[@lonniepaton2922]

What’s the splash your using?

[@olafschremmer5876]

cool

[@Chiroman527]

Hey Rob, what can you offer as the main difference from the 7s and 8s. I'm torn between two lovers.....

[@Naaga88]

I own a set of medium hi-hats and an 18˝ medium crash. It's just sitting on the fence between affordable and good-sounding.

[@crazy-_-Beard]

I’m trying to decide between the: 900’s , PST5 or PST7

[@bluejeansandchucks]

What exact cymbals are these? they sound great!!!

[@theonemodifier]

sold!

[@northamericanproductions]

What's your opinion of Meinl classic custom cymbals in brilliant finish, if may ask? Excellent playing, btw.

[@randywoolum2648]

Paiste just introduced a 17" and 19" in their medium PST 7 crashes!!! Now they need to make some 15" hats, even some sound edge, 22", and 24" ride! I'm playing a set of PST 7's.....the whole medium boxed set, plus a 16" and 18" thin crashes. And they actually even out and sound better over time. I've recorded some bar gigs, and the cymbals sound just like 2002's on the recording.....can't tell them apart. And looking at them.....you can't really tell them from 2002's, unless you look at the top "PST 7" logo. You can't go wrong with Paiste, and I think Meinl is heading that direction also. I've heard some awesome things about UFIP too, but you can't hardly find them anywhere.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

+Randy Woolum Im pretty excited about that 19", man. Definitely grabbing one. I got my eye on a couple of them new 2002 Big Beat dishes too. Gorgeous looking cymbals.

[@randywoolum2648]

***** I ended up purchasing an entirely new setup for gigs and put my other kit in our rehearsal room which includes all my PST 7's. My gigging kit has a set of the original 2002's.....just got them. 15" S.E. Hi-Hats, 16,17,18, and 19 crashes, 22 ride, and 10 splash.....all brand new. Nothing thin or heavy, everything is the standard 2002's. And I'm definitely noticing a difference between the PST 7's and original 2002's.....while not a difference of awesome vs. junk. The PST 7's are fabulous, but I notice the 2002's sustain longer, crispier tone, and cut a little better. But the PST 7's are by far the best 'intermediate' level cymbals there are...I did gig with them for quite a while and was never disappointed.

[@randywoolum2648]

@Rick Delair My original post is 3 years old now, but about 2 years ago I purchased an entire lineup of 2002's. 16,17,18,19,20 crashes, 22 Ride, 15 SE Hi-Hats, 20 China, and 10 Splash, although I'm not using all of them every gig, but I've never been disappointed. I was sad to say goodbye to the money because they were all brand new and extremely expensive lol, but for my classic rock band, they're perfect. I've had Zildjian, and Sabian, and I'd never say they were junk because they're not, I just like paiste better. I've kept my PST 7 set on my rehearsal kit, and they're still great!