Detail 01
19 in.
Larger than a typical 16–18 in. crash, so it is louder, lower in pitch, and spreads wider.
Product detailSKU #1273887994253
SABIANAAX X-Plosion Fast Crash Cymbal - 19 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 19 in. fast-responding crash from Sabian's AAX line. For drummers who want a large crash that opens quickly and gets out of the way.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop where a big accent must not linger
- Adding width above an existing 16 or 18 in. crash
- Live playing where slow-opening cymbals disappear in the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting one cymbal to double as a ride
- Low-volume rooms — 19 in. is a lot of cymbal
- Anyone after a dark, dry, low-pitched crash voice
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" in the name
Denotes a thinner taper. The cymbal peaks quickly and decays sooner instead of washing over the next bar.
Detail 03
AAX series
Sabian's bright, modern-voiced family. Attack is clean and immediate rather than dark and complex.
Detail 04
Single cymbal
Crashes are sold one at a time, so a second matching crash is a separate purchase at full price.
Detail 05
$384.99
Pro-line pricing. The same model in 16 in. costs less, since price tracks diameter.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a free boom arm and clearance — 19 in. swings wider than a 16
- 02Use felt washers and a plastic or nylon sleeve; metal contact cracks cymbals
- 03Thinner crashes crack under edge-on hits; use glancing strokes across the edge
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does Fast Crash actually mean?
A thinner taper than a standard crash. It speaks and peaks faster, then decays sooner, so the accent does not smear into the next bar.
02Is 19 in. too big for a crash?
It is on the large side. Expect lower pitch, more volume and more spread than a 16 or 18. Check your stand spacing first.
03Can I ride on it?
Not well. The fast taper is built to open and fade, so steady riding builds wash and buries stick definition.
04Does a stand come with it?
Cymbals are sold on their own. Plan on a stand or boom arm, felt washers and a sleeve to mount it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 19 in.
