TRX cymbals - "young newcomers"? [Archive] - DRUMMERWORLD OFFICIAL DISCUSSION FORUM

zambizzi

12-27-2006, 09:28 PM

A couple months back there was a nice review of TRX cymbals in MD mag...specifically the DRK (dark) line...man...they're *beautiful*!

http://www.trxcymbals.com/drkseries.htm

Anyone out there using them? How do they sound? How's the quality?

I'm thinking about buying all new cymbals in a few months and I want to go w/ all (or mostly) dark sounds. Naturally I looked at the Zildjian K darks...I've played them and like them a lot...great, great sound for jazz & rock (mostly what I play.)

Anyhow...I'm seduced by the look of those TRX cymbals! Don't know why...they're just sexy...and the reviews were positive...let me know what y'all think!

dom

12-29-2006, 09:02 PM

they look nice who sells them and how to they compare price wise to the big 3

Drummer Karl

12-29-2006, 09:28 PM

Mhhh, from what I`ve seen and heard they are really cool and if you like them....take them, doesn`t matter if there is a K on the cymbal or TRX. All a personal preference.

but before buying these, try them live in a store!

have fun,

Karl

Zildjian 242

12-29-2006, 10:07 PM

I read a review from DRUM! on TRX cymbals. He said they were decent but were manufactured unwell, edges were rough, and even a bit of keyholing

Judging from that I wouldent buy them. Il stick with Zildjian and Paiste

zambizzi

12-29-2006, 11:17 PM

I read a review from DRUM! on TRX cymbals. He said they were decent but were manufactured unwell, edges were rough, and even a bit of keyholing

Judging from that I wouldent buy them. Il stick with Zildjian and Paiste

Hmm...that's too bad, the Modern Drummer review was fairly flattering. I've never seen them carried in any local music stores so I doubt I'll get a chance to try them out.

I'm not particularly fond of Paiste but I love Zildjians...I may just buy K darks & A customs this time around.

wnameth

12-30-2006, 03:30 AM

Hmm...that's too bad, the Modern Drummer review was fairly flattering. I've never seen them carried in any local music stores so I doubt I'll get a chance to try them out.

I'm not particularly fond of Paiste but I love Zildjians...I may just buy K darks & A customs this time around.

nice. i just bought a K dark 18" medium thin. its amazing and blends with my A's and A customs!

tamadrummer132

12-31-2006, 04:23 AM

what is keyholing?

blahl

zambizzi

12-31-2006, 04:31 AM

Keyholing is the natural wear the hole in the center of the cymbal can get over time. The hole widens and starts to look like a keyhole.

I've personally never had this happen but I suppose if you hammer on them hard enough and long enough...it could.

tamadrummer132

12-31-2006, 04:59 AM

oh... thats weird.. my splashes are cracking in the center.. was wondering if thats wat it was.

mind_drummer

01-04-2007, 09:35 PM

A couple months back there was a nice review of TRX cymbals in MD mag...specifically the DRK (dark) line...man...they're *beautiful*!

http://www.trxcymbals.com/drkseries.htm

Anyone out there using them? How do they sound? How's the quality?

I'm thinking about buying all new cymbals in a few months and I want to go w/ all (or mostly) dark sounds. Naturally I looked at the Zildjian K darks...I've played them and like them a lot...great, great sound for jazz & rock (mostly what I play.)

Anyhow...I'm seduced by the look of those TRX cymbals! Don't know why...they're just sexy...and the reviews were positive...let me know what y'all think!

Here is the review in PDF :-)

MartinH

06-04-2008, 11:27 PM

Hi,
I have been using a mixture of TRX dark's and medium's for a few month's now.Wanted to use something else than the norm, have to say these cymbal's are great,had no problems with quality of construction.Check them out,i don't think you will be dissapointed.

rjkentcustom

12-17-2008, 10:45 PM

These are absolutely excellent cymbals. Very well made and loud!

I play the LTD series. 14" hats, 18" crash ride, 20" crash ride.

Easily some of the best cymbals I've ever played.
They are true authentic Turkish cymbals. Nothing to sneeze at.

In fact every club I've played says they are super loud and find no need to mic them. haha
They barely have to mic either my drum kit or cymbals being that both are very well sound projected products. Good sign. I'd stick with TRX as long as you love their sound.

And they have my stamp of approval!

Cymbalrider

12-19-2008, 01:21 AM

online they sounded fine, but too heavy for me

cjbee

12-19-2008, 01:51 AM

oh... thats weird.. my splashes are cracking in the center.. was wondering if thats wat it was.
Replace your cymbal sleeves, dude.

ENRICO

01-11-2009, 10:38 PM

oh... thats weird.. my splashes are cracking in the center.. was wondering if thats wat it was.

the most provable cause it that they are too tigth , loose them!!!!!

bodinski

01-12-2009, 12:31 AM

TRX are rumoured to be manufactured by Masterwork. I love my Masterwork cymbals.

westerlu77

04-12-2009, 05:44 PM

I never heard anything about TRX cymbals until I was in a musicstore in Sweden when I get in loved with a dark 20 inch ride. It´s a really amazing cymbal and it´s sounds as it costs a least double the price. I think a bought like 250 us dollar. It´s really nice price:)
I also bought hihat 14" and 17,18" crash, medium series, also great cymbals, I really recommend this brand.

enos

05-30-2009, 07:52 AM

A couple months back there was a nice review of TRX cymbals in MD mag...specifically the DRK (dark) line...man...they're *beautiful*!

http://www.trxcymbals.com/drkseries.htm

Anyone out there using them? How do they sound? How's the quality?

I'm thinking about buying all new cymbals in a few months and I want to go w/ all (or mostly) dark sounds. Naturally I looked at the Zildjian K darks...I've played them and like them a lot...great, great sound for jazz & rock (mostly what I play.)

Anyhow...I'm seduced by the look of those TRX cymbals! Don't know why...they're just sexy...and the reviews were positive...let me know what y'all think!

Hi!

I recently got the TRX cymbals. As you said, they do look sexy and more importantly they sound sexy to :)
There are no signs of any kind of bad manufacturing...

Here's how they sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhDJu0nRRRE

Regards,
Enos

eddiehimself

05-30-2009, 10:48 AM

I REALLY wouldn't mind getting some of these cymbals. They sound like they're great!

enos

05-30-2009, 11:40 AM

They are great...and the people at the TRX are great to!
Really glad to work with then.

Best,
Enos

MrPowerRide

06-01-2009, 08:32 AM

TRX are rumoured to be manufactured by Masterwork. I love my Masterwork cymbals.Actually i think its Istanbul Mehmet that makes them. But nonetheless they are quality cymbals, a bit expensive in my opinion, but they are nice for sure.

Bonzo_88

07-26-2009, 11:16 AM

Just recently bought a pair of hats and ride from TRX's DRK range.

Gorgeous. Somone said they are great jazz cymbals...screw that im using them in my rock band. All 4 lines sound fantastic.

enos

07-26-2009, 05:16 PM

Just recently bought a pair of hats and ride from TRX's DRK range.

Gorgeous. Somone said they are great jazz cymbals...screw that im using them in my rock band. All 4 lines sound fantastic.

True!
I am using them in a variety of a different musical situations and they work just fine in every one of them..

Regards,
Enos

kevmac858

07-31-2009, 06:50 AM

for whoever would want a sample, Cobus (deedlebag) on youtube used trx darks for his michael jackson series if you want a sound sample

Kothlow

01-24-2010, 07:16 PM

These cymbals do look really great, and from the samples sound sweet. I have never saw them in any music stores, are there any places online you can order them?? Id like to buy a crash, and if I like that then go from there.

danander11

07-25-2011, 09:55 AM

I now have three of these.. A 20" ALT crash, a 19" BRT crash and 14" LTD hats...

These are very good cymbals. The finish is as good as anything I've gotten from Sabian or Zildjian, the sound is very nice.. They remind me of K's, but just a smidge different.. I cannot decide which of the crashes I like best.. One day it's the BRT, the next it's the ALT.. I'll buy more of these..

Not too many folks handling them yet, which is a shame..

tracer

07-26-2011, 12:51 AM

I bought a 20" ride,16" crash and 14" hats all DRK for $525 shipped when they first came out. Manufacturing quality was the equivalent of any cymbal out there,in my opinion. Sold them,but would recommend them if you like the sound. Later owned the K hybrids,HHx's and K's. I am not a heavy hitter and never had an issue with any of these.I am an early adopter in marketing terms - always looking at something new. Byzance is next up possibly...

paistepower92

07-26-2011, 01:16 AM

These are great cymbals, they can be found at Cymbalism Music.

TheFatMan202

07-26-2011, 11:37 PM

A couple months back there was a nice review of TRX cymbals in MD mag...specifically the DRK (dark) line...man...they're *beautiful*!

http://www.trxcymbals.com/drkseries.htm

Anyone out there using them? How do they sound? How's the quality?

I'm thinking about buying all new cymbals in a few months and I want to go w/ all (or mostly) dark sounds. Naturally I looked at the Zildjian K darks...I've played them and like them a lot...great, great sound for jazz & rock (mostly what I play.)

Anyhow...I'm seduced by the look of those TRX cymbals! Don't know why...they're just sexy...and the reviews were positive...let me know what y'all think!

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but like everyone says, if it sounds good to you, buy it. But just so you know, there are many other Turkish cymbal companies that can compare or beat out TRX, it's just mainly a brand name you're paying for with TRX. I made a list of cymbal companies I've found and combined it with some other lists and you can find it here: http://cjdrums.tumblr.com/post/2989926590/cymbal-companies

Happy drumming!