Sabian HHX Complex Cymbals Demo

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[@jacobsmith1877]

I love his reaction to the 22" crash each time he hits it! These are the best product demos on KZbin because they're done with incredible audio and video quality and feature an amazing drummer who plays tastefully, hits with excellent technique, and genuinely is excited about drums and cymbals

[@matressi6843]

i was a Sabian fan, now i'm a Sabian air conditioner

[@redelbluredelmai2750]

Ba dum tss!

[@Pehennji]

@@redelbluredelmai2750 Yes but a warm and luscious "tss" ^^

[@redelbluredelmai2750]

@@Pehennji Lol 😂

[@luvmedrums4057]

Freaking good one

[@claystaggs8908]

😂😂😂good one!!

[@davidsuprenant893]

Never ever been a Sabian guy but got to say they really stepped up there game with the legacy series and now this hhx complex series.they sound great .!!!

[@gabrielgomer]

Maan I’m a Meinl guy, but these are just things of perfection. Nice move Sabian.

[@FanaticDrummer]

They used the Artisan line for the basis of this

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Gabriel Gomér Drums yeah, i’ll always love meinl, but the these HHXs they’ve been coming out with sound great!

[@BahasaDrum]

Me too. As a Meinl guy, i feel like this is a good move from Sabian. They should make the trashy/dry line though

[@sunflowerguy5314]

Why are people loyal to a company? Unless they are giving me things for free, I'll play whatever sounds nice, even if that means every cymbal is a different brand

[@user-wh6sp6st8s]

Meinl is by far the best cymbal line available. They have everything and their rides are not super washy which I hate washy rides.

[@iantouzel638]

really like the fact you put the other HHX cymbals at the end to compare with the new complex. Top notch.

[@cameronnewton5887]

Your reviews are always awesome! I just ordered the cymbal set based on this video Thank you for your efforts with all your videos to help us drummers make educated decisions 🙏

[@cbaum64]

Thank you Sweetwater, I’ve been waiting for this!! Seriously cannot wait to hear and play these in person, this might actually break my bank

[@JakeStaffin]

This is the best cymbal demo I've ever seen. Every cymbal in the new line played in a variety of styles with a variety of different sticks (including ones I use frequently such as brushes and the Steve Smith tala wands), and then a comparison between other similar crash cymbals. I've never been too specific with which brands I like and I play a bunch of brands for drums, hardware, sticks and heads, but Sabian has always been my favorite and only choice for cymbals, and Nick's face at 2:56 just goes to show how good these ones sound. Thanks for making a fantastic video, can't wait to see these cymbals along with the AAX Unbound cymbals at PASIC this year (and maybe see Sweetwater there as well). Also, "butterier" doesn't get autocorrected, so I guess it's a word!!

[@krioni86sa]

You are the best in making review videos Nick! You are having FUN there! 🙆

Unbelievable sound, Luxury and Buttery Sound! The All Setup it's So perfect and surreal!

[@gibby3350]

Never really been a Sabian guy but when I was looking for some 15" hats, they where perfect! They recommended these cymbals and they just came in and I instantly feel in love! Now I'm broke, but happy! Nice job sabian!

[@OzzEscudero]

Oh man that 22" Ride and 22" crash!! 😍 Well done, Sabian!!

[@ThomasMetal75]

That ride reminded me a lot of the HHX Groove Ride with a bit more shimmery wash, and I use that ride in a metal/hard rock setting just fine and it totally stands on it's own next to guiar half stacks and a bass cabinet. It's all in what sound is in your head and finding the cymal that closet matches that.

[@Sasquatch27]

Awesome job! A very full range demo. Love those Sabians.

[@iTip28]

The 16 is rich and just gets richer as you go up in size... I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!! and 15s!!!!! YES

[@millardj.curtis6692]

Can we PLEASE get the old logo back, Sabian?!

[@Andycupper]

hey man 40 years from now this logo will be worth some money as Sabian's best sound and worst look in history.

[@larrytate1657]

Luckily it’s on the bottom only.

[@burnthedead13]

why does it even matter?

[@burnthedead13]

I'd be happy with the fact I could afford these cymbals...being childishly trivial about the look of the logo is irrelevant

[@AaronLevyDrums]

LOL! There's always that one guy...

[@lrdrums98]

Fantastic video Nick, thanks so much for doing what you do!

[@trenthogan4212]

These sound absolutely supreme. Lush and beautiful.

[@ThomasMetal75]

2:55- Look at Nick's face. Pure joy! I love the 18" thin crash in this series so much that recently when looking for a 19" and 20" crash I deiced to go with the HHX Complex Thin Crashes again! I know I won't regret it. Even though Nick said they might not be great for metal, that's what I will be using them for in my band setting!

[@AlexdaSilvaMusic]

Sabian are one of the best cymbal companies out there. I switched from Zildjian to Sabian years ago.

[@raylombardo4186]

"Sabian ARE?" Fix your error please......NOW !

[@Atarijunkie72]

Pretty awesome cymbals!!! Thx a lot Sweetwater!!! 👍😀👌

[@michaelbrown3128]

I'm a Paiste guy, but these are amazing! Especially the hihats!! I love them!!

[@DaveZula]

That brush playing was legit.

[@nawalator]

This is a nicest demo i’ve ever seen.:)

[@luvmedrums4057]

Man Nick your so good at your job.Im not a"Sabian guy",but I like the sound of these HHX complex.I have Paistes(a mix of 2002's,PST 7 cymbals)A Set of 14" new beat Ziljian hats&my Meinls(Byance series hats&crashes,Dark& Classic Custom China's,splashes)&even a Wuhan China I've had for years.I love all cymbals,if they sound good to me

[@ccjacks3]

These sound incredible. They’ve really stepped their game up in terms of quality. I wish I would’ve had these when I bought my evolutions years ago. I’ve since gotten rid of them but these are tempting to return back to Sabian...

[@callen7436]

I know what you mean I never cared for the evolution rides though. These complex rides might just be what I always wanted from Sabian!!

[@jettsom]

These are the best! I love them so much!

[@dillonpoole9942]

Just ordered the 22 cash complex today..... omg can’t wait

[@carrotsoup7264]

Damn when you took those brushes i wasn't ready, such a great drummer !

[@blackasthesky]

Listen to big big train then

[@dmitrybogatsky1734]

Great Demo, thank you Nick

[@mihaidrums5]

Thanks for the comparison at the end of the video!

[@salrodriguezjr5571]

Great sounding cymbals. I would like to try a full set.

[@ReaganHawbaker]

I get so excited for Nick D'Virgilio videos! Great job as always Nick!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

It’s always a pleasure watching him play.

[@remygaron8311]

Awesome review like always thanks Nick👏👏👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ShakingTwoTrees2012]

These new HHX Complex and Artisans are the only cymbals I've heard that might tempt me to one day replace/augment my "buttery" 20+ year old Zildjian K Custom Dark Crashes.

[@danielgarciajr.6115]

I’m not usually a fan of Sabian; idk why, I just never had a feel for them but lately that I’ve been drumming more often, I found these and I’m honestly thinking about switching over to these for my church

[@jonn443]

I love the Evolution line but definitely an going to be looking into these along with the K Customs and Sweet line if I upgrade from my A Customs.

[@Poeme340]

That’s a sweet bunch of cymbals-sophisticated with a clean wash.👍

[@derekohlarik1198]

Pretty sure Nick could sell me air. Sold on these HHXs. Great job Nick!

[@af7119]

HHX evolution is amazing!

[@anomalyp8584]

Perfectly executed demonstration.

[@JD-qp9ox]

I love those tom sizes!

[@harryrathien1082]

Man, I really don't need any more cymbals. That 22" crash tho..

[@blackasthesky]

It's buy one, sell one

[@Rustyjamesman]

that 22in ride sounds so good

[@greenprimos]

I’ve never been a sabian fan, but those are dope

[@chasewhite774]

Favorite of all time

[@MikeLuke]

They sound really nice, I have to admit. Now please do the Meinl Byzance Foundry series which are on top of the game right now.

[@ghostsmoke11]

I've been using AAX stage cymbals for live music for years. They sound great but are a little aggressive for studio work. I think I'll get a set of these HHX complexes, they sound incredible even without EQ.

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

THEY SMOOTH

[@krazykitten800]

Ahhh...a proper cymbal review. My life is better now (do Meinl next!!)

[@tonyvalenti6614]

I really love all your videos Nick! I am so ready to pull the trigger on some HHX Complex cymbals. It would be so awesome if you did a video comparison of the HHX 14” HHX Complex Hi-Hats, 15” HHX Complex Hi-Hats, and the 15” HHX Complex “Big Cup” Hi-Hats! PLEASE! 😬

[@LeakyJAZZ]

I've been doing a lot of research on cymbals recently and basically to sum it up, the cymbal sound I want has three requirements; Hammered to hell, b20 bronze, and fairly thin. Doesn't matter the brand, or sizes (kinda)

[@thomasnappo6309]

Finally getting mine this week..😊

[@FanaticDrummer]

Ahhh hell yea!!! They’re here! Saw one on Reverb weeks back!!! Its amazing how they merged HHX and Artisans together. Damn... These are perfect for ANY genre. Even Metal, Thomas Haake uses some Artisans so thats that lol Now Sabian just needs to add a 18” and 20” chinese. HHX chinese is great, but something more trashy and dry would be great.

[@NikkiStixx86]

I love Sabian’s I have old HHX Extremes and love them. But with old Logo. 😁

[@dillonpoole9942]

Yea same here I have a big 19 xtreme and 20 xtreme ohh and 16

[@Breathofheavenworship]

Wow clean dope 💯🔥

[@drummerkaspars]

These are cymbals I have heard in my head lately.

[@paulk1]

Those sound pretty killer !

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

nick's back 👍🏽👍🏻

[@reichsbahnfan6346]

I'm looking for new cymbals... Think I found them here...👍👍🤘🤘😃

[@CatabductionsAnoym]

Those shells! The wuhans go so well with the hhx and K's. Give the wuhan crashs and rides a listen, and the koi series, amazing. But now sabian has the sr2 , so woof.

[@andyham6094]

Seems like a response to the zildjian k sweet line. Kinda has the same tone and sound as the meinl traditional byzance line though. They sound great though

[@FanaticDrummer]

Well not really. They already had Artisans which these are pretty much adopted from.

[@fab5720]

@@FanaticDrummer The Artisans are different. Really.

[@drumsonly44]

Exactly what I thought they look and sound just like the k sweet

[@andyham6094]

FanaticalDrummer the artisans are different than these for sure. They are more similar to the sweet series in sound and feel than the artisans. I’m a meinl guy and love their traditional line but these would def be my choice if I played sabian and the sweet line would be my choice if I played zildjian. But the sound is very similar to the sweet line and even the looks with the raw bell. Both lines sound great.

[@jermss_]

@@FanaticDrummer yep absolutely. I see artisan hammering for sure.

[@balddrummer8736]

I am wondering how these compare to the Zildjian K Sweet cymbal line?

[@luke_sz77-49]

That snare. Wow.

[@JulianFernandez]

sounds pretty much like my Artisan. Lovely cymbal.

[@drummaman1]

That's good, we won't then have to pay Artisan prices for the same (similar) cymbal sounds.

[@DavidKrautscheid]

they have a hint of turkish cymbal sounds in it and are the only cymbals i actually would buy from sabian..

[@markomarkovic5729]

But these are much more expensive than Turkish made cymbals, at least here in Europe

[@Hannibu]

@@markomarkovic5729 Yes. You can get decent cymbals like Istanbul Agop, Diril, Bosphorus, for half the price. Sabian and Zildjian - you pay for the name.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Lol.. Considering they took the original artisans from Zildjian, no duh lol. Also Sabian has plenty of models that sound great. If you’re ignorant of the brand you wouldn’t know. Artisans alone made this new series possible.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Hannibu And they all last half the price lol. Cheap process. Cheap materials. Not has durable.

[@markomarkovic5729]

@@FanaticDrummer 😂 Cheap materials = B20 bronze. Cheap process = handmade. Do you even know that Turks invented cymbals? Zildjian originated in Turkey, and the descendants of Avedis Zildjian emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. Sabian was founded by Robert Zildjian, after he split with his brother. Have you ever played or had Turkish cymbals and do you even know what artists use them?

[@rebecaperalta5863]

Buen Video

[@reeread]

“Buttery” is a word because Todd Sucherman uses it to describe cymbal sounds :-)

[@krioni86sa]

Vinnie Colaiuta is first one to use that term years ago

[@reeread]

Chrioni Sta Ana wasn’t it Stumpy Joe Peeps who said it first?

[@bricks1261]

reeread it’s also not how it sounds, it’s how it physically feels when you hit the cymbal.

[@krioni86sa]

@@reeread no, it was really John Cage

[@cfclogan74]

@@krioni86sa No, actually it was Lars.

[@geomcc109]

These (for my money) are the greatest cymbals ever made. Tick ALL boxes

[@Rudeman61]

Nice dark bell sound

[@tyletkersey4357]

Does anyone know what mics were used for overheads?

[@redonred0924]

I know I'm a little late to the party here, but I recently added a few cymbals from the Complex lineup into my setup, and I can say with full confidence, they're easily the best drumming purchase(s) I've ever made. The 22" Thin Crash is a beast, and probably the best cymbal I've ever played. I've also added the 22" Thin Ride, and 23" Medium Ride, with the former taking on the role of my left crash, while the latter plays the role of a more traditional ride. Sadly though, these two models were not shown in this video.

[@blakenunndrums]

Try the 21" HHX complex thin for a lighter dynamic, and perfect jazz sound, and highly crashable. I play everything from Paistes, to Meinl, to Ks, k customs, Supernaturals, k Sweets, k darks, and Sabian Legacies. The HHX of ANY line and weight go PHENOMENALLY together, and are all tone matching. I use a 20, 21, and 22 for my rides; and the 21" HHX complex thin is one of my absolute favorites! HIGHLY recommended! 👍 Happy drumming!

[@blakenunndrums]

Plus, I snagged my 21" for less than half of retail price, and it came with TWO stick marks on it!! 😮 lol

[@Rossferatu]

Is the 22 ride a thin or medium?

[@bryandrums32]

Very nice, these kind of sound like the K sweet line

[@doublea7054]

WOW!

[@user-wd4uf2sm5d]

You sold me Nick!

[@ShannonPeterSVP]

How do these fare against the K Zildjian Sweets?

[@blackasthesky]

Having two rides is actually pretty cool.

[@ivanbajovic3476]

very versatile

[@d-rock737]

How would you compare these to the zildjian k sweet line?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Derek! Both these HHX and the Zildjian K's are more complex and darker compared to Sabian's AA and Zildjian's A lines. Comparing comparable sizes and weights across the two lines though, I find the HHX Complex to be slightly brighter and more cutting compared to the Zildjian Sweets. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@cajon_vs_drums]

Oh! What is speakers name? I saw him in my schooltime the video he sing and play drums sametime

[@DrumRoody]

Nice. These a closer to a K sound

[@jameskirkbydrums]

im not with sabian, but they sure do sounds lovely!

[@tiedupsmurf]

15 hats sound great

[@michaelbrown3128]

Man, the crashes are warm, bright enough, and cut off at perfect time!

[@TempoDrift1480]

Him and Bollinger are undercover badasses.

[@marclabelle8964]

Are those loud enough for rock?

[@isihernandez9752]

Very nice cymbals !! Maybe I missed it or maybe Nick just didn't mention it, but what thickness/weight are those Complex HHX...??

[@sweetwater]

Thanks for the inquiry. Yes, those are beautiful cymbals. As they tend to be pretty dark and washy, that typically indicates a thinner cymbal. They do vary a bit, but generally these are thinner and darker cymbals as a line. Let me know if you have other questions that I can help with. Derek Senestraro, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1243, [e-mail]

[@isihernandez9752]

@@sweetwater hi, thanks for your reply. Yes, that's what I thought, but I was just wondering if that unleathed bell added some more weight to them and if so, if it was significant. It ain't a concern anyway, they sound gorgeous... I was just curious.

[@St_Mindless]

I'm a Meinl guy, but Mike Portnoy got me into Sabian

[@edgarolivares1946]

The cymbals sound good. The new scribbled logo is a deal breaker. Can Sweetwater remove the logo if we order one?

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

you can remove the logo. but for a good sounding cymbal i don't care if it's pink, i'll put it on my kit. ...well, maybe i'd color it with a sharpie 😂

[@isihernandez9752]

I don't like the new logo, but neither do the ancient, anyway. In general I don't like big logos, like Meinl's or Paiste's, but if they have to be there, I prefer some "classier" (imho) font, like Zildjian's. Anyway, it doesn't change the fact that these are great cymbals (like the other brands I mentioned and some others). I wouldn't let the logo to be a factor that drives me to buy or not a cymbal... You can easily remove it yourself, anyway, if that's something that drives your nuts...

[@lukaradosavljevic5677]

@D MD Dude when u spend alot of money, u also want it to look good

[@lukaradosavljevic5677]

@D MD yes i get that but if im paying top dollar, i dont want it to look ugly

[@Multifarious1]

Can we get a Complex O-zone🙌🙌🙌. Size 18 and 22 pls

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

I have the 19 and it's incredible.

[@mr.d7429]

Now hopefully the HHX evolution and legacy will have a drop on price, so I could finally afford them!

[@claystaggs8908]

Mr. D don’t hold your breath cause you’re liable to suffocate 😂 but boy them Legacy cymbals are nice 👍🏻

[@8487bigboi]

I just notice the Sabian XSR Monarch O-zone please do a review on it because I seriously want to buy it but I need to know what it sounds like first.

[@FanaticDrummer]

I saw a 16” on reverb and asked for a demo. It sounded ok. But not what I expected. I’d still go with the HHX or HH. Or custom. The XSR sounded dead. Not enough trash.

[@8487bigboi]

FanaticalDrummer Well I need something with a quick decay because I play in a church where it just me, the choir and the piano player. I have a HHX evolution o-zone but it’s a little to harsh so I turn it into a a stack with a 10” AAX splash. I just hope the XSR Monarch isn’t too dry like you are describing but I appreciate your input, thank you.

[@Assimilator702]

Brian Funchess Soumds like you need a Zildjian K Custom Fast Crash. Not sure what the equivalent Sabian would be. The Fast Crash explodes and dies out quick. It’s not dry and no trash. Just a clean fast crash.

[@sidetracbandnc2]

Hey Nick these Sabian complex or Zildjian Sweet k ?

[@tofrossini]

❤️

[@p3apuff]

Did anyone else notice how the 22" ride at 5:14 is perfectly "tuned" to an F# major chord? (you might need headphones)

[@user-ul2kk6kw3f]

What is the size of the leftmost crash (from the viewer's side)?

[@sweetwater]

Thanks for the interest. Check out minute mark 12:10. Nick plays through all of the crashes on the kit. They are from different lines. The furthest left is an 18” HHX Legacy Crash. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@af7119]

sabian hit a home run with these. and I don't even like baseball!

[@ArborGeist]

These are great! Can I order them with the old logo?

[@paulemma8125]

I have been a Sabian fan all along. Not sure where some of the disdain for them comes from but I have loved the AAX and HHX from first hit. I think Zildjian has lost their way a bit. Still a great cymbal company but IMHO Sabian is making some great instruments.

[@anjaydancecompany5320]

I am a zildjian fan