Members tyler core Posted July 13, 2004 Members Share Posted July 13, 2004 I want to buy a ride cymbal, and I would like something tat sound not so bad, but not too expensive... I was looking at sabian with their B8 and B8 pro series... I know that B8 pro must be better than B8, but what do you think about the B8 Rock ride? is it worth? sure, I'd prefer a B8Pro Power Rock ride... does b8 series last as long as b8 pro? thanks for your advise. (I know that the best way is to try them in a shop, but I like to know what other people think about...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snake Posted July 13, 2004 Members Share Posted July 13, 2004 I think B8s/B8 Pros are the best of the cheap cymbal lines, with 802s second and ZBTs/ZXTs a distant third. I don't know what your budget is, but you might also consider Sabian's ProSonix and XS20s and Paiste's Alphas. If they're too pricey, you could porbably get them used for BTW, you can also listen to sound samples online at sabian.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumhead1234 Posted July 13, 2004 Members Share Posted July 13, 2004 In my opinion, if you are going to buy stamped cymbals, you should buy the cheapest ones you can find. There is no real difference in the sound between these brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Slide Posted July 13, 2004 Members Share Posted July 13, 2004 I disagree with that last post wholeheartedly. The Sabian B8's are great. I actually recorded with a B8 ride. If you're looking for the best cheap sounding cymbals, get the B8's.. if you can afford the Pros... have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drmrdude Posted July 13, 2004 Members Share Posted July 13, 2004 I know that the XS20 Rock Ride is a nice cymbal. Its like $120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HulkBlood01 Posted July 14, 2004 Members Share Posted July 14, 2004 The place I take lessons at has a B8 ride...i like it better than my paiste 802. 802's generally sound rather 'tinny'...something I've grown to dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBoatCanDream Posted July 14, 2004 Members Share Posted July 14, 2004 B8 pros have a sound I can stand. They won't hold up to professional quality cymbals, but they're much better than regular B8s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Morningrise Posted July 14, 2004 Members Share Posted July 14, 2004 Originally posted by TheBoatCanDream B8 pros have a sound I can stand. They won't hold up to professional quality cymbals, but they're much better than regular B8s. agreed. There's a pretty big difference in the tonality between the b8's and the b8 pros. The pros have (from my experience) a sound that's much closer to cast cymbals in the higher sabian lines than the b8's. (They have far more overtones & presence than the b8's, which are pretty one dimensional) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ninjamonkey Posted July 14, 2004 Members Share Posted July 14, 2004 Originally posted by Morningrise agreed. There's a pretty big difference in the tonality between the b8's and the b8 pros. The pros have (from my experience) a sound that's much closer to cast cymbals in the higher sabian lines than the b8's. (They have far more overtones & presence than the b8's, which are pretty one dimensional) excuse my ignorance: what are cast cymbals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snake Posted July 14, 2004 Members Share Posted July 14, 2004 Cast cymbals: Molten metal alloy poured into a mold, then shaped, lathed, hammered, etc. Sheet or stamped cymbals: Discs cut from a sheet of metal alloy, then shaped, lathed, hammered, etc. Usually, high end cymbals are cast, low end cymbals are stamped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groovy_seagull Posted July 16, 2004 Members Share Posted July 16, 2004 i disagree, i fing the b8 pros way too high piched. and actually so high that it is annoying and painfull. the b8's are pitched lower, and much closer to aax's and hhx's. thats why i say go with the b8, save you dough for other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBoatCanDream Posted July 16, 2004 Members Share Posted July 16, 2004 If you think a cymbal is too high pitched, then get one of the same model only bigger..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members accameron Posted July 16, 2004 Members Share Posted July 16, 2004 TOday I got a used B8 set of hats. I tried them out alongside all of the previously mentioned cheaper hats, and I thought that they sounded the best. They sounded just a little worse than some of the high end hats set up in the room, and I got the B8 hats for $35! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBoatCanDream Posted July 16, 2004 Members Share Posted July 16, 2004 I once bought a 13" Zildjian Dynobeat set for $23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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