Sabian XSR 18″ Chinese Cymbal
The Sabian XSR 18″ Chinese cuts through dense mixes with raw, nasty response and tonally tight, highly aggressive articulation. This cymbal excels as an accent and crash layer in recording sessions, bringing bright, dirty character that defines itself in multitrack work. Built on proven B20 bronze technology, the XSR line represents smartly-priced professional-grade cymbals that perform in the studio without compromise.
Tone & Character in the Mix
Bright and aggressive in nature, this Chinese produces a tight, cutting sound ideal for engineers seeking definition and attack in recorded tracks. The enhanced profiles and re-shaped bell generate explosive transients that sit clearly in band recordings while maintaining musical flexibility across dynamic ranges and frequency balance.
Construction & Materials
Manufactured from B20 bronze using design principles inherited from Sabian’s award-winning Evolution and X-Plosion series, this 18-inch cymbal weighs 1141 grams in a thin profile for optimal response. The hammered finish with enhanced profiles ensures consistent quality and durability backed by Sabian’s two-year warranty.
Key Features
- B20 bronze construction
- 18-inch diameter
- 1141-gram weight
- Thin weight design
- Hammered finish
- Enhanced profiles and re-shaped bell
- Bright tonal character
- Raw, aggressive response
- Tonally tight articulation
- Professional-grade at smart pricing
- Two-year Sabian warranty
The XSR 18″ Chinese combines cutting-edge B20 bronze engineering with aggressive bright tonality, capturing detailed cymbal definition in tracked sessions at professional value.
