Sabian HHX Complex Cymbals | Drum Gear Review

[@knowntalmbout]

These are the most beautiful cymbals sabian has made in a while.

[@kspocketngroove3973]

amen🙏🏻

[@FanaticDrummer]

Artisans inspired these.

[@1dudecrush]

They’re basically more affordable artisans, which imo are the absolute pinnacle of hand crafted cymbals. I can’t wait until tomorrow when we get to finally hear the new anthology line

[@richardaaron4454]

I’m definitely getting that 22” Complex Thin Crash

[@richardaaron4454]

The Complex O-Zone Chinas are great too

[@FakeJesseJuarez]

These changed the way I play. I went from 16-19 crashes to the 22 and I’ll never be able to play smaller cymbals again. They are so controlled and perfect. It’s the sound, feel and vibe I’ve been after for years.

[@redonred0924]

Try the 22" Thin Ride, I use it as my ride, AND my right crash for my gig setup. It crashes soo smoothe for a ride.

[@braepil]

@@redonred0924 21" Thin Ride here. It's like butter. So dang good. I want a 20" Thin Crash to pair it with.

[@RenatinhoLicioniFilho]

YES YES YES!!!!

[@TheKiddOnDrums]

@@redonred0924same here!

[@havespacesuitwilltravel9607]

came to a similar conclusion recently. Bigger is better with cymbals ESPECIALLY with crashes

[@marcpatzelt2430]

I think this is my new favourite cymbal series! My dream setup would be those 14" hats, that 18" thin crash, the 21" thin ride as a crash/ride, the 22" medium ride. Phenomenal sound!

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

FYI - the 22" medium ride crashes exceptionally well. The wash is soooo smooth! Did I mention how great the bell is?

[@tonyvalenti6614]

You gotta try those 15” Big Cup Hats! 😁👍🏻

[@fractallightx]

Thank you. Yesterday bought 14/16/18/20 pack. Gorgeous, stunning and amazing sound. To my ears these cymbals sound is even darker than you can hear on any video about HHX complex. You won't be disappointed. Now I want to buy 10 splash, 19/20 crash and 22/23 medium ride. If my ears are right, these 22/23 rides are one of the best ride cymbals ever created.

[@mr.d7429]

Perfect demo ! I love when the player uses every aspect of a ride cymbal, including it’s wash when used as crash! Thank you. 🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@michaelbrown3128]

I'm a paiste guy, but those hi hats are incredible!!! I love them!

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

The HHX line is so beautifully dark. They pair really nice with AAX lines

[@Etetubruno]

I have the 15” hats and 22” medium ride. They’re a dream pair. They offer everything from subtle to aggressive playing. I would love to see a Complex China.

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

They just released them! Check drum shops (or Long & McQuade) in Canada.

[@Etetubruno]

@@SteveHubbardGuitar oh my word yes they did. Time to sell a kidney.

[@redonred0924]

Looks like your wish came true. Looking at a Complex O-Zone China as we speak.

[@hugorezende199]

@@redonred0924 i guess the holy china is basically that, its a well hamered and thin holed china cymbal

[@jettsom]

I upgraded my entire kit (2 crash, ride, splash, hi-hat) with these and they are awesome! As good the Meinl Byzance series.

[@Thomohawk21]

That is a big call and I think you might be right!

[@jesseknorr9052]

This is how you do a cymbal review video.. very well done

[@blackcheddar9810]

Surprisingly enough I play punk rock and for the past year and a half I been playing 18 and 20in complex crashes. I think they sound great.

[@RigSMP100]

This is one of the best demonstration comparison Cymbal videos I have seen congratulations, can you do one on bright and glassy Cymbals as well everybody knows what dry means but the opposite of dry is much less clearer so I would suggest that you do a focus comparison of crashes and rides which are not dry In fact it’s often confused with not dark!!!

[@jojoalexander6978]

I have the 14 inch hats, they have a very crisp chick and sound great in a jazz context aswell as in rock, funk, Latin etc. Great pair of hats.

[@SXI96]

Dave Abbruzzese got me into Sabian cymbals with Pearl Jam, they sounded fantasti, I'm absolutely loving the sound of these!

[@jonn443]

Holy Shit...I love their sound. HHX Complex > PAISTE Masters

[@jacknewton5961]

Yeah but paiste sigs are better lmao

[@Jasper_Drummer]

Agreed, not a huge fan of the masters. But I like Paistes more in general.

[@MrItanaa]

i'd play every single one on all kinds of genres.. these are incredible versatile cymbals

[@stevetingley2508]

Wow all those symbols sound so nice I'm just starting out again after 20 years not not playing I'm not very good but I would tend to go towards those HHX complex series They are beautiful

[@silasollegario]

Best comparison I've seen so far. Great job, dude. You're really awesome. Thanks for the content!

[@joaodepaula]

Every time i watch this cymbals i think, how this could be só perfect!

[@ScottDincorn]

What a great review. All's it was missing for me was really laying into the crashes and rides instead of just accenting them. I have one of the 22" thin rides and it's amazing. They unfortunately seem so far to have a very wide weight range, (2100 to 2500 grams) and mine is right in the middle around 2300 g. As a main ride for louder volumes, you'd probably want the definition of the medium ride (or take your chances with getting a 2500+ g thin ride), but this cymbal is so nice.

[@pataudi8025]

I just yesterday ordered a 17 inch complex crash (thin) thanks for this video! I'm happy with my choice haha

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Have fun with it! Definitely a great cymbal 👍

[@pataudi8025]

@@ArtOfDrumming looking forward to it!

[@official_pocketprince4018]

Dude went hard on 8:00 mins 🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭

[@tonyvalenti6614]

Great review! I just bought these HHX Complex cymbals. I got the 15” Big Cup Hats, the 17” & 19” Thin Crashes, a 22” Thin Ride, and a 10” Aero Splash. I love them all. My future short list includes an O-Zone Crash, O-Zone China, Aero Crash, and a 7” Splash. Would be great if you updated you review to include the new cymbals! I would like to see them add a 12” Splash or Aero Splash. Maybe a small Holy China. Thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@braepil]

I own the 21" Thin Ride and the somewhat unspoken about 19" Ozone China. Fantastic cymbals. I'm kicking myself for not getting the 15" Medium Hats when I had the chance.

[@andrewgides4508]

Thank you so very much for the awesome demo. You did such a great job, super helpful. I love these cymbals and you helped me to understand the voices of each.

[@JSB1729]

Thank you for this great video. All of these sound and look beautiful.

[@thumperpaul]

That 22” medium ride is killer!

[@WillBloodfarm]

Great video. One small request if you wouldn't mind taking one onboard...in the future when you demo hi-hats, please play them fully open as an extra dimension. I usually play them about a centimeter or more when I play, and it would be good to hear them in that context. Thank you. EDIT You did play them open a little near the end I noticed, which was great.

[@SKBAB97]

These cymbals all sound like butter! Awesome stuff

[@jamesdoctor8079]

Big fan of the 15” hats

[@borispopovic2570]

Great Series, especially the hihats!

[@eliasarroyo4929]

I am a K Sweet guy but this sabian series sounds amazing 🔥😎💪

[@thomasnappo6309]

Beautiful everything...Well Done😊

[@DerTeufelImDetail]

fuuuck ! So brilliant sounding cymbals ... And beautys too ...

[@havespacesuitwilltravel9607]

I liked all of them! Lately I have been enjoying the sound of bigger crashes and rides so, if anything, I would like to see them get bigger. Give me a 30" thin ride!

[@damarilawrence9330]

Amazing b-roll & excellent narration voice!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks!!

[@jarretttaylor6745]

Very surprised by this since most of the videos I’ve seen from y’all are using Zildjian. Great video as always.

[@TimDaleDrums]

I made the mistake of buying a used 18" HHX complex thin crash just because it popped up on a sale page. Since then I've bought a 19" and 20" crash, a 10" splash, and now looking at the rides.. Even potentially moving from my Zildjian K Custom dark hats. Expensive cymbals but I've honestly never heard cymbals quite like these and as a result, my whole kit sound has completely stepped up a notch

[@beket__]

personally I've been trying to get my hands on a set of HHX complexes with a 21" thin ride, 19" and 17" crash, and 15" hats, I mainly play jazz but I also just really like darker cymbals

[@willrockdesigns]

Gorgeous looks and sounds. I would love a set. Go ahead and send for testing!

[@michaelbrown3128]

I'm a Paiste guy, but I love these, and the sound of your snare!

[@catfromcaracas80]

Maaaan, they knocked it out of the park with this line! I've been a die-hard Zildjian guy for years but I recently got the 22 HHX Medium Ride and let me tell you...my Constantinople has been benched! Now I'm looking to see what 20 or 21 would compliment it well. I'd like to be able to use it as a ride for hotel/cocktail hour gigs but also as a crash when the 22 is the main ride.

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

I have the same ride... Still my favourite after 2 years!

[@521photography]

While a fan of 24” rides - that 21” is kind of amazing! Overall, a great series. I wish Sabian would do a 24” ride. I know about the Bash ride - I mean a medium 24” all rounder….

[@cooperrobinson2975]

overall, a wonderful line!! i think it would be fun to use them in an indie rock setting, where they’ll all get use, but it’s soft enough for them to be heard

[@sambalarezo7497]

Completely agree!

[@jakegravity3642]

The 16 and 17 inch complex thin crashs are my favorite. Best crashes for the sound i want! But i favor the 17 more lol

[@Salantsoundstudios]

And that snare sound is rockin too!!!

[@joshuawilson7201]

Wonderful video! Great audio capture!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@EliPoli64]

I love that sound. Keep it up guys!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks! Will do!

[@theotheodorou1374]

Dream set up 14/16/18/20 combo , with a splash & ozone 17s crash and china maybe the 22 later as well who knows

[@rl95719]

That snare though!

[@OldSchool-om2zo]

P-H-A-T!!

[@swamygee]

Did you EQ or do any post processing? Looks like the high end has been boosted.

[@ZOB4]

These sound great across the board - excellent line.

[@brianbeattie4358]

Hey this was a supremely well done demonstration!

[@LuisJReyes-rx4uh]

those look & sound like the "Bliss" series from Dream Cymbals.

[@LNZROCKS]

What a great demo!!! Loved it!!!

[@brhelvojta]

Great video! Helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@laimansamarels6395]

They sound so good here, but I've tried them several times because and hated the sound in person. So if you are thinking of buying them maybe try them first

[@Romans219]

Love everything Sabian makes in B20 alloy

[@gamadrummer]

Thank you guys, great and useful work!!!!!

[@ADDG880]

any thoughts on pairing some complex thin crashes with hex evolution?

[@nickLBA]

The most amazing review on KZbin!! Thx a lot! Do more Sabian reviews 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kidgloves2]

I with there were more choices for 12 inch hi hats. Maybe they could add that to this line.

[@juanemmanuelsalinas2001]

For me it would be. 15 hhx complex Hi hat and 20 hhx complex crash & 24 hhx complex medium Ride & 22 hhx complex crash & 17 hhx complex ozone crash on top of a 19 hhx complex ozone crash as my stack & hhx complex 10 splash. I would use in a context of Christian Gospel Music and contemporary Christian Music.

[@lopakadiego6358]

these sound so good

[@ralphbenites1819]

What do thay do with the o-zone cymbals left over round disks. I was thinking of ear rings or necklaces to make small cymbals.

[@rickarmstrong3247]

EXCELLENT mix!

[@thenecropolis_ov_former_lo3396]

Goddamn that 22" crash makes me tingle every time I hear it.

[@alabama9551]

Sounds amazing!

[@Sasquatch27]

Fantastic demo! 🤘

[@tommcquiston8]

Thanks!

[@redonred0924]

I found these after being SEVERELY let down by the Zildjian K Sweet line. I wanted to love those, but the crashes just had no balls to them. Don't go off of any recordings you hear of those, they're horribly misleading. And, just to save you bros the time, I know there's "A lOt Of EdItInG dOnE iN tHoSe ViDeOs". Yes, I'm aware of that. But that doesn't change the fact that they sounded nothing remotely close to what I thought I was getting. Anyway, that disappointment led me back to SABIAN, and to the HHX Complex line. I found a 22" Thin Crash at a local drum shop, so I figured I'd give it a try, and bought it. I ended up loving it so much, I later got the 15" Medium Hats, 22" Thin Ride, and the 23" Medium Ride. All are amazing, but that 22" Thin Ride is easily my favorite. I play in a classic rock cover band, and I like to keep my setup as minimalistic as possible, so the 22" Thin Ride doubles as my ride, and my right crash. Love it, easily my favorite cymbal that I own. Would really love if they made it in 24".

[@franciscohernandez899]

I’m currently on the hunt for a new set and had my eye on the k sweets but I wasn’t convinced at all! I noticed that most artists don’t even use that line of cymbals as much but these just sound amazing!

[@ScottDincorn]

I have a 22" thin ride as well and am in love with it. Do you know what weight yours is? They seem to have a large range (2100-2500 grams) and mine is right in the middle at 2300. A 24" version would be incredible, something to rival Zildjian's 24" K Light.

[@redonred0924]

@@franciscohernandez899 I've heard artists are leaving Zildjian left, and right, and going to SABIAN because they don't get treated well.

[@redonred0924]

@@ScottDincorn No idea on the weight. But I love it so much if had to lose all my gear, and start over, but got to keep one thing, that would be it. Mostly because of its versatility, and range of uses.

[@camerondean6804]

Can anyone speak to the durability of this HHX Complex Chinas (the ones with holes)? Thank you in advance for any feedback.

[@hiptoalieu]

That 20" MAN that sounds good!!!!

[@JK-zo4px]

I play Prog Rock Music. I am searching for cymbals with an explosive attitude. Are the capeable of facing Rock Music?

[@chris_d_r_u_m_s]

Woah!!! These are extraordinary!

[@ramsdrum5344]

Man it's beautiful. plz tell me what size that you play in intro

[@wesstaff2493]

What heads do you use on the foor tom? Sounds killer!

[@amirulyusop8520]

Gorgeous sounds 😍

[@chrissmith3668]

I’d love to have some of these beautiful cymbals but I’d break them in a week unfortunately

[@johannjohann6523]

Dark and "Complex" is certainly right on target with these cymbals. No false advertising here, and are really musical sounding cymbals. A little bit on the "upper" end of the price range. But you get what you pay for I think. The cymbals should outlast you, and you could leave them to your kids in your will if you wanted to. So from that standpoint, are they really "expensive". I don't think so.

[@michaeldavis5106]

my HHX complex setup would look like this. a set of 15 inch medium hi hats, a 23 medium ride, a 19 inch O zone crash, and 16, 18, and 20 crashes. cymbals that I would add are, 14, 15, and 16 complex thin hi hats, 24 complex thin ride, 16, 18, and 20 complex regular china's (I Know that they already have the O zone china's.) complex medium crashes, (same sises as the thin crashes but only go up to 20 inches for the medium crashes.) add a 14 inch thin crash, 10 and 12 inch O zone splashes, and 8, 10, 12, and 14 inch complex mini china's.

[@SteveHubbardGuitar]

That's a big kit there brother

[@dejuanmills77]

Sweet Mother of God, Sabian is the way

[@raizedbynerdz8718]

These sound like Paiste Signature line and Zildjian K got married and had a baby...love it

[@nehemiahhoward3251]

Am I the only one who thinks that floor tom sounds extravagant

[@shanehaney2121]

Sabian and Meinl for me!

[@36Dorothea]

If I was tryna buy these I would by everything

[@paulosilva2489]

What is the best for heavy metal?

[@stevewade2535]

What cymbals did I like the most?? All of them!!! #eargasm.

[@CrappyProducts]

I'm a Zildjian guy but these sound great

[@carle3985]

Sound great, but how long before they crack?

[@ohrid59mk76]

in the hands of real drummers they wil never crack !

[@isaiahwilliams7729]

Heavy hitters will crack them im sticking with the evolution HHX 18 inch and 18 inch evolution ozone

[@meshuggah434]

Very helpful

[@marcelonevesdefaria8886]

Fantastic...... Beautiful sinballs...

[@garyjohnson4988]

These sound amazing! And I’m a Paiste guy!

[@lamarjohnson1981]

The cymbals are awesome but that snare is on time.

[@alidisco]

My god that snare drum sound!!!!!!!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ArtOfDrumming]

You might enjoy the review we did about this exact snare drum: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpOZqZamjpiDZqM

[@alidisco]

@@ArtOfDrumming Thank you! 👍🏻

[@cristobalgonzalez4438]

listenig to the 4 ride cymbals, i can't decide if the 21" or 22" mediums works for me. In your opinion which of these two sizes do you like and think is the most versatil?????? Thanks for the help!!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

The 22“ is more like a standard size but I personally like the idea of a 21“ ride For me a great way between a 22“ ride and a 20“ crash ride. So if you‘re looking for versatility I‘d go with the 21“ model 👍🏻

[@cristobalgonzalez4438]

@@ArtOfDrumming Very nice buddy, i guess i"ll consider the 21". One final question, between the 14 complex hi hats and the 14 evolution, considering both are hhx series, which one would you go with??

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Oh that‘s a good question Both great hi hats but I personally prefer the natural finish of the complex ones Brilliant hats are often a little to sharp for my personal taste I think the natural finish blends in with the other instruments while a brilliant hat often sticks out But I guess you can‘t do anything wrong with both

[@cristobalgonzalez4438]

@@ArtOfDrumming Perfect, i already have a better idea. Do you know any Store in the USA whith good prices that can make international sellings??, Because i´m from Mexico, thank´s!

[@mjm5081]

❤

[@YewrinePish]

I love mine.

[@cDisturbed.]

Is this similar to the k series

[@soulmalia]

This video didn't help me at all, now I want to buy all 😩