Sabian 10" HHX Splash

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Sabian 10" HHX Splash

Sabian

10" HHX Splash

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 158685
Brand: Sabian
Model: 10" HHX Splash
Price: $236.50

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This 10 in HHX Splash is a real statement piece – it's designed to cut through a dense mix with a quick, aggressive splash. It’s fantastic for modern rock, metal, and electronic music where you need immediate impact, but it might not be your go-to for quieter jazz or acoustic settings.

Product Description

  • Sabian 10" HHX Splash
  • Splash Cymbal
  • HHX series
  • Hand hammered
  • Size: 10"
  • Fast
  • toxic
  • biting splash
  • Punchy attack
  • Short
  • quickly fading sustain
  • Very powerful splash
  • Brilliant finish
  • HHX cymbals respond faster than HH series
  • Cymbal bell somewhat thicker and not turned
  • Wider sound spectrum than HH series
PROS
  • • Hand-hammering creates complex overtones, adding depth.
  • • HHX series offers quicker response than standard HH cymbals.
  • • Brilliant finish provides bright, cutting splash articulation.
  • • Relatively thick bell delivers a defined, powerful 'chick' sound.
CONS
  • • The 'toxic' nature might be too aggressive for very subtle playing.
  • • HHX series, while versatile, isn’t ideal for quieter, nuanced passages.
  • • The fast decay limits its usefulness for drawn-out shimmering effects.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 10 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brilliant
Sound Character Fast, biting, punchy
Weight Thin to Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HHX series is generally a bit thinner and may show wear slightly faster than the HH series, but the hand-hammering adds strength and the B20 bronze is durable.
While it’s a great cymbal, the aggressive sound and fast decay might be overwhelming for a beginner; a lighter, more forgiving splash might be easier to control initially.
The bell is substantial enough for a quick, crisp tipper sound, but it's not designed as a primary tipper—it’s more about adding a focused accent.

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