Zildjian Sound Lab - Cymbal Comparison Video - Full Version

Russ Miller plays through full set-ups of all the Zildjian families. From K Constantinople to ZBT and every line in between. This version has full 45 second clips of each line with a list of the cymbals in the set-up.

[Limedrum]

0:12 K Constantinople
0:59 K Custom Hybrid
1:44 K Custom Dark
2:27 K Zildjian
3:10 A Custom
3:53 A Zildjian
4:37 ZHT
5:22 ZBT

You're welcome.

[huss]

0:12 K Constantinople
0:59 K Custom Hybrid
1:44 K Custom Dark
2:27 K Zildjian
3:10 A Custom
3:53 A Zildjian
4:37 ZHT
5:22 ZBT

Thanks to Limedrum below.

[SpaceDyeDream]

I'm madly in love with the K Custom Darks, particularly de hi hats.

[stevewilliams]

This guy has the best job in the world (:

[rhythmista]

I'm a Paiste guy and have been for years, but the K Zildjian line is the only line i would ever switch to if that were the case.. Best sounding Zildjian line in my humble opinion..

[nonsuch]

I like the A's the best in this video. They sound very subdued and sit well with each other.

[alexandrepiche]

Kinda funny to see a Meinl cowbell in a Zildjian Video hehe

[ZildjianCompany]

The Zildjian Z3 models are now part of the A Zildjian line are named as Heavy A's (besides the Mega Bell Ride and Thrash Ride).

[richardaaron]

That 17" K Custom Dark China sounds incredible to me. One of the best China cymbals I've ever heard to be sure. Honestly all of the K cymbals sound great to me. I love dark cymbals so much and I play metal and progressive rock not jazz.

[BeOz]

P.S.: I'm new to percussion and when I was watching through some videos, I luckily came upon this.

[harveymeza]

I absolutely love the A zildjian's.

[Customwinder]

I just bought a used pair of A Mastersound 14" Hats in VGC.
It's the first time I've bought some really nice cymbals.
I can't believe how good they sound. Went from my old trusty ZBTs to those. It's awesome. 👍

[evargas]

Finally! The video I've been looking for during my whole life!!! :3

[MateroDelCaos]

Is this guy doing like some ''MMMM'' sound while playing?

[pepedrum]

The K custom hybrid, the k dark custom china, constantinople crashes and a custom hi hats 👌🏻

[BeOz]

SPECTACULAR RHYTHM AND LOVELY CLANGING SOUND! Really love this..

[metallicsilver]

Nice groove!  This is one of the best ways to advertise a line of cymbals.  Let's here all of the available cymbals in the same environment, played by the same drummer, with the same groove.  Brilliant!  I got the the Zildjian A pack as a foundation, and now I'm adding A Customs and Project 391's to add sizzle.

[harrygeal]

Why is he playing the China like that? YOU GOTTA BEAT THE SHIT OUTTA THEM! Haha

[IamUncledeuce]

I had a mixed bag which I'm slowing changing out with Avedis models, used, vintage stuff, I test drove some other things and I think I will be better served sticking with vintage A Zildj.  I thought I would really dig the K's but no, I checked the Kerope's - nope, I like that "Bright, Full-bodied, and Natural" Avedis sound, I can work with that probably the best overall, especially in a variety setting.  A lot of the things we're doing leans towards those vintage cymbals as the material was put out back when the Avedis line was used extensively by a lot of acts.  I thought Paiste might fit the bill but everything I was checking out was thick.  In many brands (to my ear) even medium-thin is too heavy.  UFIP's...  too expensive and hard to find in a store to check the sound.   Ten, twenty, thirty grams difference of the same size and make is quite noticeable.

My advice for buyers... go to a store with a cymbal room and test.  Walk away for lunch or to relax your ears and come back in.  Try them with ear plugs, without ear plugs, with YOUR sticks and as many different ways as possible...  bring a friend have them play while you stand on the other side of the room.   And pick a time and a day when the place isn't loaded with customers so you can hear what is happening.

My takeaway from this vid is that I'm moving my china over to the hi hats...  thanks for the visual. 

[JoseVera]

I might be weird but when it comes to rides I just love the Ring on the Bell that the Cheaper Zildjian and Paiste cymbals have . I actually have the A Customs set up on my drum set but my ride is a ZBT and I have my A custom Ride as a back up lol