Zildjian K Sweet Cymbals Review

Nick D'Virgilio shows off Zildjian's Sweet K series of cymbals. Enjoy the video, then check out the cymbals and other gear used in this video at the links below.
Zildjian’s K Sweet Cymbals add extra texture and a certain sonic moodiness to the K family of cymbals. Sweet K cymbals feature old-world hammering techniques and a refined lathing pattern to bring out each cymbal’s natural harmonic complexity. Fit for almost any genre and playing style, Zildjian K Sweet Cymbals will surely make a great addition to your kit.
Cymbals:
Ride - Zildjian Sweet K 21” - imp.i114863.net/GjBYyB
Crash 1 - Zildjian Sweet K 16” - imp.i114863.net/Jr0Y6N
Crash 2 - Zildjian Sweet K 17” - imp.i114863.net/gbKQn0
Crash 3 - Zildjian Sweet K 18” - imp.i114863.net/XxA5aM
Crash 4 - Zildjian Sweet K 19” - imp.i114863.net/0J7B6L
Crash 5 - Zildjian Sweet K 20” - imp.i114863.net/ORQLDG
Hi Hats - Zildjian Sweet K 16” - imp.i114863.net/2rqB6G
Drums:
Kit - Yamaha Recording Custom - imp.i114863.net/RyjD9y
Snare - Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminum 6.5 x 14 - imp.i114863.net/NKDYqN
Hardware:
Cymbal Stands -Yamaha CS-965 Cymbal Boom Stand - imp.i114863.net/YgGkaq
Snare Stand - Yamaha SS-950 Ball and Socket Snare Stand - imp.i114863.net/7mrBNO
Hi Hat Stand - Yamaha HS 850 3-Leg Double Braced Hi-hat Stand - imp.i114863.net/mg3kmZ
Kick Drum Pedal - Trick Drums Dominator Double Pedal - imp.i114863.net/x93qGO
Microphones:
Kick - EV ND68 - imp.i114863.net/9WPBYQ
Snare - Audio-Technica AE2300 - imp.i114863.net/rn31PB
Rack Toms - Audio-Technica ATM350cW - imp.i114863.net/jW3jLa
Floor Tom - Audio-Technica ATM350cW - imp.i114863.net/jW3jLa
OverHeads - Electro-Voice ND66 - imp.i114863.net/kj3Pqv
Room - AEA N8 - Ribbon Microphone - imp.i114863.net/e4MxWZ
Recording Gear:
Apple 15" MacBook Pro - imp.i114863.net/x93qG3
Universal Audio Apollo 8p - imp.i114863.net/9WPBYY
Avid Pro Tools 12 - imp.i114863.net/rn31Pd
Glyph Studio 2TB Desktop Hard Drive - imp.i114863.net/5bQBNo
Computer Stand - Meinl Percussion Laptop Table Stand - imp.i114863.net/e4MxW6
#Sweetwater #Zildjian

[@sidneyjosephmusic]

Playing a traditional outer-Mongolian monastery gig this weekend? Bring out your sweet Ks 👌🏼 Playing an underwater death-metal thrash fest this weekend? Bring out your sweet Ks 👌🏼 Jokes aside, this is fantastic thank you Nick & Sweetwater 👏🏼🙌🏼

[@flappytaco]

I want this comment to have 2000 likes

[@SandbagBouldering]

Best reviewer of drums by far.

[@sweetwater]

👍😎🥁

[@rubenmainor5410]

@@sweetwater quick question can these symbols be used for a house of worship

[@Max-dd4ow]

@Rubem Mainor I would say go for it, as long as you aren’t playing too loud

[@TIG-Moto311]

It a review of cymbals dork.

[@TIG-Moto311]

@@Max-dd4ow horrible music is too loud at any volume level.

[@giisus3908]

I see Nick, I click.

[@drearynonsense203]

But you can’t see him in the thumbnail

[@SoonerAce311]

Exactly!! Ahhahha me too! He is great!!!

[@overtlyasian]

Dang it man, this is the very first cymbal review over 10 minutes that I thoroughly enjoyed and was incredibly accurate. Loved this

[@ehleroo]

9:31 and 10:04 are my new alarms.

[@garrettanderson2452]

All night long

[@handidrummed]

I LOVE the sweet crashes. They're what brought me back to Zildjian. I got the 17 & 19 crashes, 21 ride, and 15 Avedis hats.

[@catfishmudflap]

Nick is great. Always fun to have a listen to him play those drums and cymbals.

[@sweetwater]

👍

[@huarachudo47]

I just love Nick. I learn more from him selling me drums than any other clinic drummer.

[@TimJaramillo]

This is one of the best cymbal reviews I've ever watched, this dude Nick is an animal. And oof, these are awesome-sounding cymbals.

[@Loki_FPV666]

Holy crap I just fell in love with these cymbals. I've always really dug A Customs but these are way more versatile and they still cut through the mix. Really impressed. Nick is also my favorite review guy because he really gets into the details.

[@luvomdleleni84]

Love these cymbals, love the kit and especially love Nick's playing!

[@sergio_m]

Nick, you're great! Not only as a drummer, but your reviews are a pleasure to watch.

[@sweetwater]

Thank you for the kind words, Sergio! 😊

[@itsjake6612]

Best Sweetwater gear review I've seen, great job, Nick

[@sweetwater]

🙌

[@dreamdrummer01]

Those examples of how we can incorporate those cymbals into our particular style are great... I think those cymbals were an excelent choice for every style, you always say that all of the Sweetwater products are very capable but this time I agree. Great Video!!!

[@sweetwater]

Thanks, René! We truly appreciate you checking it out! 😊

[@alexanderlegayada5779]

This guy always gives better reviews than those who always focus on their chops rather than defining cymbal sound. Great job man!

[@mariovasquez4646]

Wow!!! So versatile!!! Great drumming Nick!!! You rock!!!

[@waynepollard6879]

Once again I have to say you look like your having to much fun ! I really like the sound of those cymbals ! Thanks Nick .

[@MarkosVassiliou]

Best review I've seen in my life! NVD is by far the dude to review everything about drums!

[@MarkosVassiliou]

Oh forgot to mention, the sweet collection is so awesome! and goodbye hhx!

[@art5]

Nick is the best reviewer of drums & cymbals out there...!! Brings so much value to whatever brand/model he plays

[@sweetwater]

Thank you, Arthur! 🙂👍

[@BadChizzle]

Dude! I Dig your playing every time I find you on KZbin showing us something. You’re So great on the Drums!!!! Bam!!!! Thanks... and I bought em... K Sweets are just so do bop te be bop te cha! N stuff... 😳🤙🏼✨

[@erichnunya]

My wife and I just got back from a road trip to Sweetwater from Nevada. I bought a Zildjian sweet cymbal pack while there. I tried 'em while there, but now that I'm home and put them up on my kit.... my goodness these sweet K cymbals sound absolutely beautiful!

[@dadam6900]

I need Zildjian to make a K Sweet china STAT

[@Yellowcard7572]

D Adam YES!

[@copperlineconnectors2455]

D Adam start with rudiments first. A k China would be more noise! LOL!

[@lavoncollins2857]

they did

[@EvilSewnit]

@@copperlineconnectors2455 I know you are trying to be nice, but you come off as incredibly rude and pretentious

[@catfromcaracas80]

The sweet K's are amazing cymbals, but Nick is a LEGEND

[@denisetiawan5423]

Hallahg lebay gilla lahh lu

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

The K Sweets sound amazing. And you're absolutely right. Bigger cymbals don't equate to louder. Your comment reminds me of a guitar player I used to jam with. I used to use 14" hi-hats. One day I took two 17" crashes and made them into hi-hats. When I told the guitarist what I did he scoffed and said "Oh great. Now you can be even louder." I laughed and said; "No, they're actually quieter and much warmer too." And that's what I was looking for. The warmth. The quieter part was nice too because that added a new dimension to my playing for softer songs because I'm just a naturally louder player. It's all about the science. On bigger cymbals sound waves have a longer path to travel, which in turn lowers the pitch and warms the sound. Again, great video, and awesome new product.

[@sweetwater]

Thank you for checking it out! 😁👍

[@jermeyfreeman0204]

Zildjian just raising the bar!!!!!!!

[@davecerv]

Now this has my attention. I love raw bells.

[@JoshMckeeDrums]

Hey thanks for sharing! Was keen to see a review of these since the launch and found this really helpful 👍🏼 would love to get set up with these

[@sweetwater]

Thanks to you for watching, Josh! 😎

[@anthonykueber6098]

A much better demo than the Avedis Zildjian Company video and their Hair-Band-Slammer. These are musical instruments not shop tools!

[@anthonykueber6098]

Nick - love your mechanics and stick control.

[@ethanr.8280]

Guess Underoath isn’t your type of band, but you’re right this is a much better demo.

[@ehleroo]

I love Underoath and DtGL, but that demo was asking for criticism. Not the right person to premiere the series.

[@ethanr.8280]

Kevin Osborn Yeah I agree with you. Definitely didn’t showcase them as they could of been. Still these cymbals sound great and it was nice to see the versatility they have.

[@jlovejoydrums]

^This guy gets it.

[@davehunter935]

Another cracking demo Nick!

[@surfing636]

I would consider adding these to my Paiste 2002 cymbals, could produce a nice mix. Both have a nice smooth crash sound & sustain with balance. And listening to Nick play all those styles, always amazing!

[@akdrumster]

always enjoy Nick's reviews ...I'm looking to add an 18" to my Sweet collection. THX

[@Marreroortiz]

Awesome review Nick!!!!

[@hectorsilvera1123]

Oh my God! Those cymbals really impresed me. They sound extremely awsome.

[@UpNorthRob]

Love Nick's vids. Was thinking about going with K Mastersounds in 14", think I'm gonna grab the 15" Sweet hats.

[@blujay9191]

I've never bought a full cymbal kit before but I'm putting money aside for these. Won't be much longer. Thiesesound like the last cymbals I'll ever need. Great product and Nick is the man.

[@kingalysterianlion5542]

Nick! You the best bro. I love watching your videos

[@scsdrummer]

The cymbals sound great but dang those recording customs sound phenomenal

[@anthonykueber6098]

I don't believe I've ever heard a better tuned trap set.

[@Jouz_326]

I get the 21” ride 18” crash and 15” hats today and connot wait zildjian K’s are the best 💪🏼

[@mrfaithbarber]

Great review thanks for the video 🙏🏽

[@mateohedircortesvega955]

These are one of the best sounding cymbals i have heard.

[@aladinin]

Some of the nicest Zildjians i`ve heard from you-tube demos. This range seems to have a character of their own. Present and bright bit like a Paiste but with Zildjian tone. 'Sweet'

[@Deagledrumzz]

Very nice demo, and by showing all different styles of playing, you've shown how versatile those K's really are. I have several K's and love them. I use a dry ride 21", also a riveted heavy dry 22" cymbal, and hi hats 14" Session dry model. I find that k's can handle most settings.For higher end sounds, the Paiste or A Zildjians are a better choice I.M.O. And I also like several Sabian models. Great revue, professional all the way.

[@sleepwhenimdead9667]

These sound so great. I have K Cons and these would fit in nicely. Super versatile and washy.

[@dadam6900]

Zildjian had prototype versions of the K Sweet back in june, so I wasn't as surprised to see these at namm. Sound pretty damn good!

[@NathanRaboudBuns]

Crazy how much the snare sound changes from small to big cymbals!!

[@GabrielXDrums]

Might have to save a little bit to buy that crash next to the floor Tom, it cuts through so nicely. I did just get K Custom Dark hats a few weeks ago in 14” but might have to make another impulse buy soon. Haha

[@shawnfrost2996]

Nick is the man, he killed it last year at Gearfest!

[@darkknightk]

Those cymbals sound great... I'm really digging the 21" K Sweet Ride!!! I might try one 🤔...

[@RoeShamBoe]

hey Jared, let's get NDV for a Drumeo clinic please and thank you!

[@EliPenderDrums]

this isnt drumeo lol

[@pcgkjrn]

Good job Nick.

[@luiscesar1762]

Great Job!! and great sounding cymbals, I use to use K dark thin and K light 15 and 16 HiHats

[@balddrummer8736]

Been looking for a set of Zildjians and just found them!!!!!

[@af7119]

I buy my cymbals from sweetwater literally because of nick and these reviews.

[@GmanStewie]

The 18” sounds soooooooo good!

[@idigbebop]

Great demo

[@pearldrummer4456]

Zildjian has the best cushion available. You can easily float, or stomp through any music.

[@brianlaughlin8974]

Nice job of demonstrating their versatility.

[@musashi1562]

Nick, you are a God :) The best presenter of drums ever!

[@stevekrejci1574]

I just received my 5 pack last week. The hats are bit darker then my A Customs, but has a nice crisp bite and wash. The 19" is very loud, the 17" is beautiful, but I am partial to 17" crashes. The ride is perfect for any style of music, it has a great bell and a defining ping while riding, with the perfect little wash and overtone. This package will work for gospel, any form of rock, thrash, death or 80's metal. I would highly recommend the Sweet 16" & 18" and/or 17" & 18" K Fast crashes to compliment the package. Nick gives you what you need with diligence.

[@bigbromiki1]

my 17” k crashes are my alltime favs

[@frankboelens7168]

Amazing set!!!!!

[@Gretschnut]

Nick "Scatman" D'Virgilio! Great review.

[@pacomorales3940]

Wonderful man.. you are the best 👏👏👏

[@fuzzylightning]

Gonna buy these soon! Thanks Sweetwater!

[@farshimelt]

I like the dark sound of the hi hats, the ride gets lost in the mix of music, the crashes are well balanced. All in all, very versatile cymbals, so are my Saludas.

[@javierjakal]

Nice demo K sweet are fantastic and the caramel Yamaha are sweet too

[@MindTheHeart]

Best cymbal review ever!

[@jermeyfreeman0204]

Zildjian raising the bar!!!!

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Man how I love Ks; always have. Personally own 17, 18'' K Custom Darks and K Mastersound Hi Hats.

[@redelbluredelmai2750]

I think this is the most versatile and musical line of cymbals ever made. I already have the 15" hi hat and i'm looking forward to buying the 21" ride as well. Awesome cymbals.

[@mendozazairyljohn1896]

How are they doing, do they sound good? I’m thinking of Getting the same.

[@redelbluredelmai2750]

@@mendozazairyljohn1896 They sound amazing. I eventually got the 21" ride after the hi hat and still confirm everything i said. They are versatile and have a great sound. Totally recommend.

[@pequeno1114]

RIP Sabian cymbals

[@ps91worshipdrumsrr]

pablo vera LOLOL

[@copperlineconnectors2455]

pablo vera like it matters!! LoL!

[@Assimilator702]

pablo vera Sabian will never die. They’re every bit as good as Zildjian cymbals. Pretty much same company.....different factory and over the border. And in the middle of a family feud.

[@dannylugo5016]

Lol, I don't know but I've always been a Zildjian guy.

[@FacsTwo]

Oh come on they actually sound great yet I've heard some Sabian sounds as good (or even better)

[@MarkOnDrums1976]

I have the 18-19-20 crashes, 15 hats. For ride, China, and splash I play the K custom hybrids. All great sounding.

[@musicalchairs777]

Just got a 16", 18" and 19" crash. They record beautiful, almost like a 602 Modern Essential but with more body. Plus they have just the right amount of give when you crash them. Great demo as well!

[@ezrashanti]

Do you prefer these over the ME price aside? How do you think they compare to the signature traditional?

[@musicalchairs777]

@@ezrashanti Yeah, the price isn't that much of an issue between the two, IMHO. As far as the Traditionals, I have a 20" Ride, and it's brighter that the Zs, but they're made of the Signature alloy, which has a higher copper content than the B20 (Zs and 602s).

[@e-aviationandtravel]

Great review but most of us can only dream of spending a fortune on cymbals! I mean I am not in a state to spend $1800 on a cymbal pack!! Still though, I really appreciate this video! Nice to hear them virtually rather than in person

[@martonkardos8094]

Those 16" hats are just way too awesome

[@170adamb1]

My first "pro" cymbal was a pair of ancient Avedis 15" hats. I hated that they weren't the 13's and 14's my fave drummers used!! Now I love em!!

[@170adamb1]

Love cymbals that work for all genres!! I've got a 22" medium Ufip Class that isn't a jack of all trades but master of none!! For be-bop it sounds perfect!! Pop, funk perfect!! Rock perfect!! The only genre not really suited is metal, which I hate anyway!! Same goes for my Ufip hats and crashes!! Now cymbals are getting bigger and thinner, they seem to lend themselves to more styles!!

[@bretthutchison9245]

Was going to buy the A customs but I'm kinda psyched for these. A bit darker tone sounds great

[@majoralex1576]

Nick is the man

[@demonicsweaters]

They sound really nice

[@seantierson2633]

Just ordered a 15/17/19/21 pack of these and Friday CANNOT come soon enough!

[@natethehero1539]

Nick has the best job

[@TwoandaHater]

I loved the rave 'sound effects' hahaha

[@robertw1871]

Awesome, best of the Ks

[@jasonmusic9938]

sound so good

[@Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52]

Nick, keep throwing out those devil horns when you mention Metal. I love it! 😈 3:43

[@GrizDrummer25]

Great cymbal line! As far as genres I think they suited Blues the best.

[@boinknook]

That 20" crash is amazing.

[@nghaigonzalez]

Best sweetwater review of all times

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Not the _best_ example of "house" music I've ever heard but... we get the point. They're very versatile cymbals. Probably the best overall _line_ of cymbals Zildjian has released in 30+ years. The K "Cluster" crashes are also really awesome, if perhaps a bit less versatile. Maybe it has something to do with the un-lathed bells. Who knows.

[@Rudie_Taker]

I have the ride... it's amazing.

[@EliPenderDrums]

I like that 19"!

[@johannesgjendem937]

I need these cymbals soooo.... who wanna buy my kidney?

[@ps91worshipdrumsrr]

Johannes Gjendem LOL

[@patrickbda]

Lol

[@copperlineconnectors2455]

Johannes Gjendem that won't make you any better or worse just less money in you're pocket! Keep the money! And the kidney!

[@costamesa22]

Johannes Gjendem 😂👍

[@Darrylizer1]

More like liver

[@sjseiglerdrums]

the 18’ crash and the 21’ ride are my favorite cymbals

[@rayhiang]

I like your demo. Can you advise between K sweet pack and K series pack ( i try to decide between them) ? Thanks

[@robertdirocco1885]

I use my 20” crash as a ride-ride and it is perfect

[@Jeff-jz5pr]

its nice and i would get however i come from england and i want to change the currency to pounds how do i do it or you cant do it

[@herrkaliyuga]

Excellent demonstration. I just wish the overhead was mixed higher with the tracks. It's seems to be fashionable to bury cymbals way down in the mix these days. Can't say I like it.

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

I will start geting gear from Sweetwater as Nick DV. makes the best reviews

[@Massachamp08]

that's exactly how I got my drum parts from Sweetwater 2 and a half months ago

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

Just created an account but unluckily they don't sell Istanbul Cymbals, so back to buying on Amazon.

[@Massachamp08]

@@robertocalderonabogado1427 I like Paiste because of the color line they have, dont judge lol I dont think Paiste is as bad as people say

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

I would love to have a whole set of black ones, they look and sound great, specially the hi hat

[@elpmettsol]

Like the standard “K’s”, sounded (to me,) the best on Jazz. Very expressive!

[@paulorobertobarbosajr6120]

DeVergilio rooocks! 👏👏👏

[@mineheadX1]

that is one sweet cymbal set-up...

[@jason7041]

Great demo, just wish the guitars were a bit lower in the demo mixes so the cymbals were easier to pick out