Zildjian Sound Lab - Cymbal Comparison Video - ZBT

We take a deeper look at the ZBT with Russ playing each cymbal separately and then play the full set-up.

[Customwinder]

I recently bought a set of 390 ZBTs srcond hand and i think they're great. 14" hats , 20 " ride and 18" crash , all for $160. Already had the 14" crash from a cheap drum kit i bought second hand.
Very happy with the sounds they make. Just chasing the 16" crash now.
Love ya work Zildjian 👍

[djsdrumming]

That ride sounds much more expensive. Great work Zildjian. Bringing better quality sheet bronze in a budget range that can rival the top of the Swiss.

[saftovooey]

The crashes just sound like big splashes, ahaha.

[CRiTDMG_]

I think these cymbals are great when mic'd and you're recording a demo or something. They aren't as good live. The best cymbal in this set he's playing is the 17' Crash on the right side. It's bright, crisp, and has a warm sound to it.

[x-ew]

The fact that he didn't show the 10 inch splash kinda frustrates me.

[DrunkCookies]

Not digging the crashes, but I like the sound of the hats and ride

[DaveMars]

I’ve had Zbt’s for two months. I know for sure they didn’t sound like these..

[krismichalsky]

Wow, I've never heard ZBT's that sound this good (must be added compression or just really damn good mics). In person, ZBT's are sub-par. I've had several entry level cymbals, and while the ZHT's sound pretty damn good for the money, the ZBT's are just awful. I'm guessing that they have a very low tin-to-copper ratio. Most of the cheaper cymbals just produce an unwanted sound that as soon as you hear say a K custom you immediately know that it's a good cymbal because it just sounds really good. I've had some B8's that don't sound too bad, and some cheaper Paiste's that were ok. I have some ZBT's that I'm selling right now, and hopefully replace them with some ZHT's or some A Zildjians.

[simcHyt]

As far as I tried these, I gotta say they sound very good live, they cut trough everything very well. For studio recordings, they are a bit harsh and too high piched... But definitely good and quality cymbals for the price, and they get better with age, like all of the Zildjian cymbals do :)

[edliewDefenceChannel]

Bought a ZBT 5 cymbals set for my son last year. In a way, sound were better than the kit set which came with the drum. However the set didn't last. First to go was the 18" crash, just under 4 months of use. Zildjian replace it with a new one. After that the 16" crash also crack, followed by the 14" hi-hat. Am considering either a Sabian or Istanbul for next buy.

[LTDLimiTeD]

Either there is a ton of eq or these upgrade models sound better than the older versions I have.

[Aaron]

Ill look in to doing one myself... I have both!

[fernandovillarruel]

Hace poquito compre nuevo platos zildjian zbt 18''/45 crash suena re bien

[Aaron]

They do I have both and the news are quite a bit better, pretty much as good as the old ZXT's or on a good day almost up to zht level!

[organmastr]

Why would anyone get Sabian B8's over this? They may be slightly cheaper (depending on where you get 'em) but these are so much better!

[toxievope]

Out of all the Zildjian  cymbals I've heard, I think these sound the best, very sharp crisp, responsive.

[SuperchargedMustang]

looks like they stepped up the quality of the zbys compared to the old ones

[latindrummer]

For a 19in crash it sounds too bright. My 18in Sabian B8 sounded darker than the 19in Zildjian ZBT

[abethedrummer]

they should do a new vs old zbt comparison

[BW_Drums]

Better than the B8s by a mile and better than the ZHTs. Not better than the PST5s or Xs20s though.