They have a thinner, more brilliant sound than you might think. They're bright, a little scooped in the mid ranges, and not too loud. The ride has a lot of great wash with only a very minimal amount of the less desirable sheet cymbal sound. It doesn't have too much ping, but can definitely be crashed on. I'd be cautious about crash-riding it depending on the setting. It has the right sound, but can be overpowered. Comparable to Zildjian's A-Custom rides or Sabian's AAX Studio. The crash has a tame, but present attack, has a healthy sustain, and sounds better than most top-of-the-line cymbals with a few exceptions. Easily comparable to Sabian's AAX X-Plosion crashes or the A-Customs. The hat is unique, a little darker than I was expecting but overall still a bright set of hats. The hats, specifically, are heavier than I've come to enjoy. They play and sound much like the Zildjian Brilliant New-Beat hats. All the bells are rather quite and toneful. The splash (not sure if that comes in this pack, but I know it exists) is thinner than a lot of splashes. Very punchy. I've heard these cymbals be compared to the Sabian B8 series. I don't agree at all - based on my experience with both. That could definitely be said about the PST 3 series. Another review on ZZ compared them to the Zildjian A-Series. I've never liked the regular A. They're thick, untamable, and seem to fit virtually no genre of music. The opposite is true of the PST 5. I can see these passing in a lot of settings, except maybe for big band/swing, but that's just a matter of preference.

Not a lot of cymbals have that bronze color to them. I'm honestly not sure if they're sheet or cast. They sound too good for sheet cymbals, though the technology has come a long way in recent years. Either way, they seem durable.

It sounds a little silly, but it is possible to get a bad tone from a good cymbal. These don't present that problem.

Admittedly, I've heard of people cracking these cymbals easily. However, I haven't heard this from anyone I know personally or from other professionals. A close friend has owned these cymbals for roughly four or five years and, to my knowledge, has had no problems with them.

It's a shame that drummers that don't tout $300+ rides get looked down on. I think the PST 5 is just the kind of justice in value we need on the market. To my knowledge (and I might be wrong on this), most packs only come with hats, one crash, and a ride. I wish it came with more, but for the price, it's a steal.

I've never dealt with they're support and haven't heard either way. Disregard my rating on that.

The sound is right, simply put. If I didn't know the price of these cymbals, I would have thought they were high-end.

Degree in music performance, percussion. Been playing for eleven years

Rock, contemporary Christian worship music

The sound is amazing for the price! The ride and crash are probably the best sounding cymbals i've ever owned. the hi-hats have to grow on you though.. I just got them today and i instantly fell in love with them.

A bounus crash would be awesome but they dont come with one so :( but they make up for it.

The sound i already talked about. But the looks are completely diffrent from the picture.. they have a brillant finnish and it really catches your attenion!

They are pretty valuable.

dont need it.

I honestly reccomend these cymbals for anyone.

Independant drummer

Rock,metal,punk,jazz

The sound is great. Very bright and clear stick definition. Definetely not for people who want dark sounding cymbals. RIDE: The ride is quite washy and that's not necessarily bad, I just prefer not too much wash. It has a very clear stick attack and amazing, bright bell. It also crashes nice ( 9/10 ) Crash: One of the best crashes I have heard in a while. Easily a contender to higher end crashes but affordable. Again, VERY BRIGHT and it has a relatively long sustain. Nice bell and it is also a pretty nice ride. ( 9.5/10 ) High-Hats: An amazing high hat set. It is quite loud and can cut through loud music which is always a plus. The open sound is very bright and nice. Overall, amazing high hats ( 9/10 )

+ BEAUTIFUL SOUND + GREAT FINISH + QUITE LOUD - RIDE IS A BIT TOO WASHY (MY OPINION)

Every single hit of any of these cymbals, you will get a great sound. They are not the best sounding cymbals, so they may seem weak compared to expensive cymbals.

All of Paiste Cymbals are extremely well made and even though these are very affordable, they are still very reliable and sound.

The value is probably the best part of this set. Extremely affordable at only £220 but amazing cymbals. I would say ranging from Intermediate players to advanced are welcome to this set

You will not need manufacture support but Paiste does offer money back guarantee.

I was completely shocked when I played these cymbals. THE BEST YOU WILL FIND AT THAT PRICE RANGE, GUARANTEED. I was astounded and I think you will be too :)

The Sound is very very good for the price, especially the ride

No features, so i would recommend buying a different set that perhaps comes with a free cymbal or so, like the $299 Sabian B8 7 cymbal set

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very sturdy well made cymbals, ive had mine for a year with no dents or cracks, or signs of wear other than dirt

excellent cymbals for the price, but again, i would recommend something that comes with a free extra cymbal

never needed

very nice warm finish, veryyy pretty cymbals

jazz/fusion, rock

they match the quality of zildjian A's

Awsome looks

toured with them, and they never failed me

cheaper than the zildjian A's but more quality than them

paiste? love them

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