Zildjian S Dark 16" Crash Cymbal
The S Dark Crash 16" is a thin, dark crash cymbal that answers the lightest touch with a rich, explosive accent. It suits drummers who crash often and want accents that punctuate without harshness.
What sets it apart
- Very quick response, even to light strokes
- Dark, rich, punctuating accents
- Thin weight, opens quickly
- Perfectly balanced Sound Lab profile: 5 across the board
A profile right in the middle
On the Sound Lab, the 16" scores 5 out of 10 on all four measures: brightness, dryness, definition and sustain. Nothing sticks out. It is a dark crash without excess, dry enough not to linger, long enough to sing. A good starting point for anyone discovering dark cymbals.
Built for frequent crashing
Zildjian designs it for repeated accents: being thin, it opens almost instantly, so you can chain hits without waiting for the cymbal to settle. It works just as well as a main crash or as a second crash.
Specifications
| Diameter | 16" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Finish | Proprietary S Dark coating |
| Family | S Family |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 5/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 5/10 |
What it's for
- Main crash on a small kit
- Second crash next to an 18"
- Pop, rock and indie with frequent accents
Compared with other manufacturers
These thin 16" crashes from other makers also go for a dark sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | S Dark Crash | 16" | Dark, explosive, balanced |
| Sabian | Stratus Crash | 16" | Thin, lower tone, quick decay |
| Dream | Dark Matter Energy Crash | 16" | Oven-refired, warm and complex |
| Paiste | RUDE Thin Crash | 16" | Light, dark, shattering attack |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a crash cymbal weigh?
- Zildjian does not publish weights in grams: it sorts its cymbals into classes, from Paper Thin to Heavy. This S Dark falls in the thin class, which explains its quick response.
- Are dark cymbals good for jazz?
- Zildjian doesn't aim this crash at one style: it presents it as a main or second crash, quick and explosive. For hushed jazz, a thinner, longer crash will often feel more at home.
- Hi-hat or crash: what is the difference?
- A hi-hat is a pair you open and close with your foot to keep time. A crash is a single cymbal struck for an accent. They work together: time on the hi-hat, the burst on the crash.
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