What are some good crashes for a two crash setup?

[Drummertist]

I want two crashes on my kit (no more since I like a small kit) and I already have a ride that crashes too (21" A Armand ride).
I've been looking at 16" and 18" as the regular duo, but I've seen people with two 17" crashes and others with two 20" crashes.

What would be the most versatile dual crash cymbal setup? I play Zildjian so it has to be that brand.
FYI: I play rock, funk, and gospel. I have a 4 Pc. Tama Superstar kit, with Armand Ride and 14" A Mastersound Hihats and an 10" A Custom Splash.

Thanks,

[Naigewron]

Both my current and my previous kit had two crashes, and the 16" and 18" setup has worked very well for me. They can both be used for regular crashing, and in addition to that the 18" is excellent for crash riding, and the 16" gives me the quicker accents and possibility of softer sounds (since it doesn't need as much force to open up as the 18" does).

Of course, that's just me, there's no correct answer.

I currently have a 16" A Custom Crash and an 18" A Custom Medium Crash, but if I could choose freely, I think I'd go for K Custom Fast crashes, since they're quite simply the most gorgeous crashes I've ever heard.

[cjbee]

I want two crashes on my kit (no more since I like a small kit) and I already have a ride that crashes too (21" A Armand ride).
I've been looking at 16" and 18" as the regular duo, but I've seen people with two 17" crashes and others with two 20" crashes.

What would be the most versatile dual crash cymbal setup? I play Zildjian so it has to be that brand.
FYI: I play rock, funk, and gospel. I have a 4 Pc. Tama Superstar kit, with Armand Ride and 14" A Mastersound Hihats.

Thanks,
Why does it HAVE to be Zildjian? Are you sponsored by them?

And there's really no such thing as "the most versatile dual crash setup"...where do you kids get that crap?

If I wasn't playing a bunch of huge, crashable rides, I'd probably be playing a pair of Sabian AAXplosion crashes...very versatile and would work well for the styles you mentioned. As far as sizes, they'll feel different to everyone, so go to a store and try them out.

[Wavelength]

18" and 16" K Custom Darks or K Dark Thins.

[Drummertist]

Thanks alot CJBEE. I did try out those crashes.

Not only am I not a "kid", but I'm an adult with a wife. I don't have alot money to spend on things drum related. When I buy something, I want to be able to play it in many different contexts.
And about me only playing Zildjian...that's because I love the brand and want to showcase them on my kit. It's personal preference.

Thank you and have a nice day.

For everyone else: thanks for replying. I have some XS20 crashes and I need to update them. That's why I was asking you guys. Thanks alot!

[Drummertist]

Also, I think i'll go with the K Dark Crash Thin 18 and 16". They're sound goes really well with the armand ride's crash and the mastersound's.

[caddywumpus]

Also, I think i'll go with the K Dark Crash Thin 18 and 16". They're sound goes really well with the armand ride's crash and the mastersound's.

They DO sound really good. I would also suggest checking out some Armand crashes, 16 and 18. See if you could "mix and match" a 16" Armand for a brighter high crash with an 18" K Dark Thin for a more complex lower sound...

[cjbee]

Also, I think i'll go with the K Dark Crash Thin 18 and 16". They're sound goes really well with the armand ride's crash and the mastersound's.
How did you determine that? The inaccurate soundclips on Zildjian's website?

Man, buying cymbals per only recommendations on some drum forum is quite possibly the worst way to do it. I mean, recommendations are perfectly fine, but it seems that you're set on them already. Don't be afraid to bring all of your cymbals to a store and find which one's that YOU like and work with your current setup. If you've already done that, fine...but if not, just remember...like you said...you don't have a lot of money, and two crashes aren't going to be cheap. Be sure you like what you get and pick exactly what you want before you spend that kind of money.

[Drummertist]

I would never buy a $400 cymbal without testing it live first. That would be insane. What I meant was those were the frontrunners to try.

...and I will try the 16" Armand Crash with the K Dark Thin. Thanks!

[crowapollyon]

Just go to your bigest local music shop, most of the time they will have a cymbal section(in my case a sound proof room filled with cymbals, Woodwind and Brasswind rules lol) and ask them if you can use two stands, and mis and match different cymbals you like the sound of, and pick the pair that best suites you. And idk why you want zildjians only, but we all have our little things. Good luck. =)

[Ainulindale]

18" Armand Thin, 18" K Dark Thin - and lovely crashing ensues...
good hunting!

[drumbandit]

I play a 17" K custom fast crash and a 19" K dark thin. They blend very well.

( Not long until Steamer suggests come hand hammered Turkish pies :) )

Tom

[TTNW]

I agree with others on the KC Fast Crashes. Great cymbals.

Thin cymbals are so much to play.

[drumac]

17 and 18 K Custom darks would be pretty nice. Maybe Avedis 18" Medium thin and medium.

[zafrothunder]

and 18in and a 20ini always sounds nice to me, but that depends on your style of playing