Detail 01
20 inches
Big for a China. Lower pitch and longer wash than 16-18 inch versions, with a slower attack.
Product detailSKU #1275761454892
SABIANHHX Chinese Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
20-inch Chinese from Sabian's hand-hammered HHX line. A trashy, fast accent crash for drummers who want a loud, abrupt punctuation voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Accent hits and song-section transitions in loud live sets
- Drummers wanting a darker, drier China than a bright budget model
- Rock and metal kits where the crash needs to cut through
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a ride or general-purpose crash — this is an effect
- Quiet jazz or acoustic gigs where its bark overwhelms the kit
- Anyone on a tight first-cymbal budget at this price
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
HHX series
Sabian's darker hand-hammered line. Less glassy and more controlled than their brighter B20 offerings.
Detail 03
Chinese profile
Upturned flange and inverted mounting give the trashy, gong-like bark instead of a smooth crash decay.
Detail 04
Mounted bell-down
Chinas typically hang upside down. Your stand's tilter and felts need to accommodate that angle.
Detail 05
Effect cymbal role
Meant for occasional stabs, not steady patterns. One per kit is usually enough.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, felts, or sleeve included — you need a dedicated boom or arm
- 02Mount inverted with a sleeve; metal-on-metal contact cracks the hole
- 03Strike the edge with the shoulder of the stick, not the tip
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a crash?
You can, but it does not behave like one. The attack is trashy and abrupt with a fast, dirty decay rather than a smooth swell. Most players keep it for accents.
02Which way does it mount?
Chinas mount upside down, bell pointing at the floor, so the flanged edge faces up toward you. That is what gives the characteristic bark when you strike it.
03Is 20 inches too big?
It is on the larger end. You get a lower, longer, heavier voice than a 16 or 18. If your kit is small or your stage is tight, a smaller size is easier to place.
04How is HHX different from other Sabian lines?
HHX is the hand-hammered darker series. Expect a drier, less glassy character than Sabian's brighter lines, which suits it to mixes where a piercing China would be harsh.
