Detail 01
8 in. diameter
About the smallest usable splash size. Very short decay, high pitch, minimal volume — it punctuates rather than washes.
Product detailSKU #1274115064320
MEINLByzance Dark Splash Cymbal 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-inch splash from MEINL's Byzance line with a dark voicing. For drummers wanting a short, low-pitched accent rather than a bright one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quick accents that stop fast and clear the mix
- Jazz and low-volume playing where bright splashes sound harsh
- Filling a gap between hi-hat and crash on a small kit
- Stacking under a larger cymbal for a trashy short choke
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock players needing a splash that cuts through distortion
- Anyone wanting sustain — 8 inches decays almost immediately
- Budget kit builds where $200 buys a full crash instead
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Splash
Thin and fast by design. It speaks instantly at low stick force, so light accents register without a hard swing.
Detail 03
Dark voicing
Lower fundamental and less high-end glare than a bright splash, so it sits under vocals instead of cutting over them.
Detail 04
Byzance line
MEINL's upper-tier series, which is why an 8-inch cymbal carries a price closer to a mid-size crash.
Detail 05
$199.99
Priced as a specialist accent, not a workhorse. It adds a color you already know you want.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount or arm included — you need a stand or clamp
- 02Small splashes crack when hit flat; strike the edge glancing
- 03Dark voicing is quiet; it may disappear in loud amplified bands
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does a dark splash differ from a regular one?
Lower pitch and less high-end cut. It blends into the kit sound instead of jumping out over it.
02Is 8 inches too small?
It is the fastest, highest-pitched splash size. Choose it for a quick tick; go 10 or 12 inches for more body.
03Do I need a special stand?
Any cymbal stand works, but a boom arm or clamp mounted off an existing stand keeps it within easy reach.
04Can I use it in a stack?
Yes. Stacking it over or under another cymbal gives a short trashy choke, and small splashes are common stack tops.
