pasite VS sabian

[drum.lad]

so i just bought a new kit for my home a pearl masters.and i need to get me some new cymbals so i have narrowed it down to two choices sabian paragon or paiste 2002 i cant pick please guys help me out here i do have six months to decide and scrap enough cash togheter

[dizkneelande]

so i just bought a new kit for my home a pearl masters.and i need to get me some new cymbals so i have narrowed it down to two choices sabian paragon or paiste 2002 i cant pick please guys help me out here i do have six months to decide and scrap enough cash togheter

I have both and I love both. which cymbals for each line were you looking at?

[DamoSyzygy]

Dont go for a particular brand or line!

If you want sabians, how do you know that Paragons are going to be the best Sabians for you?
If you want Paiste's, how do you know that 2002's are going to be the best Paistes for you?

For that matter, how do you know that Sabian or Paiste is even the right choice for you?

Youre talking big money for the cymbals youre after, so slow it down, take a breath and start finding about about what cymbals are on offer. Then go try many. Sabian make great cymbals, as do Paiste, as do Zildjian, UFiP, Meinl, Bosphorus, Istanbul, etc etc.

[aydee]

so i just bought a new kit for my home a pearl masters.and i need to get me some new cymbals so i have narrowed it down to two choices sabian paragon or paiste 2002 i cant pick please guys help me out here i do have six months to decide and scrap enough cash togheter

Right on, Damo. Please, please ... go by the cymbal sounds you like and not worry about a brand range, unless you are a pro and that brand is offering you lots of money, or free cymbals.

Go to a good store, pick up random cymbals you like, ask the man to set them up on stands and try them out. simple.

[sio_13]

Good to a good store, pick up random cymbals you like, ask the man to set them up on stands and try them out. simple.

I agree, that's why they have them on display. You never know, you might find your favorite cymbal to be something you've never heard of... and if you're worried about what the logo is, get yourself a sharpie and come up with your own designs hehe

[Ozzy Biz]

I walked into a store intending to buy a few Sabian HHX cymbals, but do you know what I walked out with?...

Bosphorus Traditionals.

Hear the cymbals in person before you make too many judgements.

As for me, I'm converted to the hand-made Turkish cymbal thing; all I play is Bosphorus.

[drum.lad]

well i have played alot of cymbals in my time and i know what im talking about my uncle has the paragon seet and my dad the paiste 2002s so i have played both i am currently playing aa and aax but im going to give them to my cousin who kinda just started playing.so i have played both alot and love them both i just need your guys opinions on which ones to buy for my self by the way i a huge huge bonham fan so i may lean towards the 2002 and i like the look of larger cymbals but it is still the sound im after

[aydee]

I have a Paiste 2002 17" crash which is Fantastic.

[Ruok]

Whenever anyone asks an opinion about the 2oo2s compared to most other lines, I would always pick the 2oo2s. To me, they just sound better overall heard in the mix than most other brands. They're more versatile than many give them credit for as well. Just my humble opinion. Some 2oo2s sound mediocre when heard by themselves, but really sound awesome when played with other instruments.

[aruration]

If you've played Paragon's and 2oo2's then choose the best cymbal (for you) from each cymbal line. Let's say you really like the sound of the Paragon Ride but you're liking more the 2oo2's hi-hats.

Pick your favourite.