Detail 01
18 in. diameter
Larger than the common 16 in. crash, so it is lower pitched, louder, and sustains noticeably longer.
Product detailSKU #1273887994021
SABIANAAX X-Plosion Crash Cymbal - 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18 in. crash from SABIAN's AAX line at $288. For gigging drummers who want a loud, cutting crash that still speaks in a dense band mix.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop players who need the crash heard over guitars
- Main crash on a two-cymbal setup where one has to do everything
- Live rooms where a quiet cymbal disappears
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and low-volume gigs needing a thin, quick, dark wash
- Beginners not ready to spend near $300 on one cymbal
- Players wanting fast decay for tight, controlled accents
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
X-Plosion model
Built for volume and projection rather than subtlety. The attack is designed to cut, not to blend quietly underneath.
Detail 03
Crash, not crash-ride
Meant for accents. Riding on it will build a wash that swallows the pattern rather than giving clear stick definition.
Detail 04
AAX series
SABIAN's brighter, more modern-voiced line, so expect a clear high-end edge rather than a dry, dark character.
Detail 05
$287.99
Professional-tier pricing. This is a cymbal you keep across kits, not a starter piece you replace in a year.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal stand, felts, sleeve and wing nut are not included.
- 02An 18 in. needs a boom arm and stand clearance most beginner kits lack.
- 03Over-tightening the wing nut chokes the sustain and risks cracking.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 18 inches too big for a main crash?
No, but it is a choice. An 18 in. gives more volume and longer sustain than a 16 in., at the cost of quick, tight accents.
02Can I use it as a ride?
You can, but it is built as a crash. Riding produces a heavy wash instead of a defined stick ping, which muddies fast patterns.
03Is it loud enough for a rock band?
Yes. The X-Plosion design targets projection and cut, and the 18 in. diameter adds volume, so it holds up against amplified guitars.
04Does it come with a stand?
No. You will need a cymbal stand with a boom arm, plus felt washers and a sleeve to protect the bell hole.
Reference
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