Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash
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Sabian
17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
498159
Brand:
Sabian
Model:
17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash
Category:
17" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$504.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Complex O-Zone is a real character cymbal – it's not your go-to for pristine, shimmering sounds. It's fantastic for rock, metal, and heavier styles where you want a gritty, explosive crash with a full body; think modern worship or progressive rock. It's a statement piece, not a workhorse.
Product Description
- Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash
- Crash
- Size: 17"
- B20 Bronze
- Combination of HH and HHX hammering
- Hammered bell
- 6 soundholes produce a trashy sound with a full and warm basic sound
PROS
- • B20 bronze delivers a warm, complex fundamental tone.
- • Hammered bell provides a distinct, trashy shimmer and articulation.
- • Six soundholes create a unique, controlled wash and sustain.
- • HHX hammering blends modern responsiveness with vintage character.
CONS
- • The trashy sound might be too aggressive for very subtle, delicate playing.
- • Complex O-Zone's character limits versatility across all genres.
- • Premium-priced, requiring a significant investment for a single crash.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
17 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Hammered
Sound Character
Trashy, Warm, Complex
Weight
Medium-Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AAX is brighter and more controlled, whereas the Complex O-Zone has a darker, more complex, and trashier response.
The hammering is concentrated on the bell and around the edges, creating the signature trashy texture while retaining a more traditional core.
Absolutely. The combination of hammering and soundholes produces a significant volume and projection, well-suited for louder environments.
