Honestly I only started looking at Istanbul cymbals because I have so little money. So I listened to all the sound clips I could find, careful to compare all the different series offerings across all price ranges, even across other brands.
I chose this cymbal not because of it’s price but because of it’s sound. It is truly mind blowing! This cymbal has a thresh point where it begins to open up and when it starts to wash you can’t help but smile. This is what I love most about the cymbal! The sound character is amazing truly unique! I have had the more expensive cymbals from the big brands and they absolutely do not compare to the quality of the sound alone, never mind the price.
I look forward to sitting behind the kit even more because of this cymbal. Best choice ever! All in all, I look forward to changing my entire setup to the Istanbul brand. I find the sound of these cymbals far more musically interesting than any other.
Thanks Thomann!