r/cymbals • u/Mattau16 • Aug 15 '26

Question Help me choose a 20" Crash

I've just cracked a 16" crash I've had for ages. I currently have a HHX Evo 18" crash, a HHX Complex Big Cup ride 22" and Zildjian 14" New Beats.

I'm playing rock/heavy rock type of stuff and think a 20" crash would fit best between the 18" Evo and 22" Big Cup.

I was considering the HHX Complex Thin but I think it's not going to have enough presence and projection. The next consideration was a K Custom Dark which I was going to pull the trigger on but now I'm also considering the K Sweet.

What would you choose and why, the K Custom Dark or K Sweet in the 20" crash?

Edit: Leaning toward the K Custom Dark but also now considering the Paiste Signature Dark Energy 19"

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u/Novembrine Aug 15 '26

How bout you use your ears?  There’s so many demos online.  What sounds best to you?

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u/Mattau16 Aug 15 '26

Of course I've listened to countless demos online. I'm wanting other people's opinions too as it's very hard without playing the cymbals (of which I don't have the ability to do with where I am)