Detail 01
Black Color Sound finish
The translucent black surface retains visible grooves and hammer marks, while the coating focuses attack and slightly reduces sustain.
Product detailSKU #1500000050336
PaisteColor Sound 900 Crash Cymbal, Black 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The black 16-inch Color Sound 900 Crash from Paiste offers a solid, medium-bright and full-bodied crash sound, with warm undertones and a rounded overall voice. Its response is described as balanced. Color Sound treatment changes the presentation with a more focused initial attack, a slightly drier sound, and a modestly shorter sustain. The translucent finish still shows the grooves and hammer marks beneath the black surface. This is a medium-weight, cast-alloy crash made in Switzerland.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking a balanced crash response with warm undertones in different musical settings.
- Arrangements that benefit from a focused attack and slightly shorter crash sustain.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking the longer sustain of the corresponding uncoated 900 Series sound.
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.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the 16-inch version with a medium cymbal-weight designation.
- 02Color Sound treatment produces slightly drier sound than the corresponding 900 Series cymbal.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the finish change sonically?
It gives a slightly drier sound, a more focused attack, and somewhat shorter sustain.
02How is this crash described?
It is solid, medium-bright, and full-bodied, with warm undertones and a full, round crash sound.
03What size and color is this version?
This SKU is the black 16-inch version.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Type
- Crash
- Material
- Cast Alloy
- Body Finish
- Black
- Finish
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal Weight
- Medium
6 detailsOther
- Quantity
- 1
- Lathing
- Full
- Bell
- Standard
- Added Value
- No
- Hammering
- Hand/Machine
- Sizes in
- Multiple
