Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash

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Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash

Sabian

17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 498159
Brand: Sabian
Model: 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash
Price: $504.90

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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.

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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.

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