Detail 01
14-inch diameter
Small for a crash. Higher pitch, faster attack, shorter decay than a 16 or 18.
Product detailSKU #1273887994381
SABIANAAX X-Plosion Fast Crash Cymbal - 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch fast crash from Sabian's AAX line. Thin, quick-decaying accent cymbal for drummers who need a short splash-like crash that clears fast.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tight accents in fast punk, metal or gospel drumming
- Adding a high, quick voice above larger crashes
- Small kits where a 16-inch crash overwhelms the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a long, washy crash that sustains
- Anyone needing a ride or main crash — too small
- Players after dark, dry, low-pitched cymbal voices
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
Fast crash profile
Thinner taper opens quickly under a light stick and dies out fast instead of washing.
Detail 03
AAX series
Sabian's bright, cutting line. Sits forward in a mix rather than blending underneath.
Detail 04
X-Plosion shape
Voiced for volume relative to its thinness — projects harder than a plain thin crash this size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. No stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included.
- 02A 14-inch crash is an accent, not a main crash — plan a second.
- 03Thin fast cymbals crack if struck flat; hit at an angle.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as my only crash?
It works on a small kit, but 14 inches is high and short. Most drummers pair it with a 16 or 18 for a fuller main crash.
02Is 14 inches too small for live playing?
No. It cuts well because AAX is a bright series, but it will not fill space the way a larger crash does.
03Can I use it as a hi-hat?
No. Hi-hats come as matched pairs with different weights top and bottom. This is a single crash.
04What stand do I need?
Any standard cymbal boom or straight stand. Use a felt above and below and a plastic sleeve over the threads.
Reference
Full specifications
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