ZHT vs. Avedis splash

[syaoran05]

im planning to buy a new 10" splash. which of the two has more bite? im looking for a very bright splash, but not the b8 type coz theyre too bright and sound like tin cans too much. i thought a zht might give me a bright splash that's decent sounding but ive never heard one. avedis is a very nice splash, i love it, but when you need that uber choked splash effect, its not too bright.

and i have enough money to buy either so price and zht being a intermediate line is off the discussion.

[tamadrummer132]

zht is bright a trashy.

[ludwig guy]

The ZHT is very bright and trashy, but the one i had lasted for about 3 months, but it was only $80 so it wasn't much of a loss. If your'e set on getting a Zildjian, get the Avedis, but if you check out Sabian, definitely give the paragon splashes a look. I have one of those currently and it is very bright and great sounding. Although it is higher priced than the ZHT or the Avedis.

Hope that helps.

[crazyhorse]

If you're looking inexpensive you might want to try the Saludas. They're made from B20 bronze at least so you're getting a better bronze and they're relatively inexpensive. I've always been one that sought the best sound for the money vs brand names though.

[Cymbalrider]

I was looking for a splash a while ago and saw the Avedis 10" splash. It's quite loud, so I decided on a 8" for me. The 10" is certainly brighter and louder. The fast splashes are brighter but quieter. The K Custom hybrid splashes I think are supposed to be bright and louder. The Sabian HHX Evolution splashes are really nice as well and popular too. The Zildjian A splashes are fuller sounding than the Sabian AAs though. AAX and A Customs are sort of softer sound because of the brilliant finish and small lathing. I can tell you though that a Avedis 10" splash will be more than enough for anything.

[dom]

hey if you want to get something out of the norm you might check saluda out. I just got done talking to jamie about getting an 8'' splash that sounds like a splash and not a wattered down crash. I asked for pretty much what you want bright and cutting and jamie hooked me up. It was onlt $58 plus 6 for shipping but still if it sounds like he said it will it will be WELL worth it

[furbeedog@gmail.com]

Meinl Byzance, I've had mine for about 2 years, I've flipped it inside out by accidentally stepping on it (multiple times, i'm very clumsy), and it's still in great shape, excellent sound! And I only paid 70 bucks for it I think.

[furbeedog@gmail.com]

I dunno what the durability differences between the 8" and 10" versions are, but I tried both the 8" and like the 10" better -- also, it has a very short sound, I think it's actually "Dry Splash"