Detail 01
7-inch diameter
The smallest common splash size. Very fast attack, decay in under a second, low overall volume.
Product detailSKU #1275860129675
SABIANHHX Evolution Series Splash Cymbal 7 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 7-inch splash from Sabian's HHX Evolution line. For drummers who want a short, quiet accent that matches an existing Evolution setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding fast accents without adding volume to the kit
- Drummers already running HHX Evolution crashes and rides
- Tight stage or studio setups with limited stand space
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a crash — 7 inches will not sustain
- First-time cymbal buyers; the price is pro-tier
- Players wanting one cymbal to cover multiple roles
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
Splash, not a crash
Meant for punctuation on single hits. It will not fill space behind a chorus or ride out.
Detail 03
HHX Evolution series
Same line as Evolution crashes and rides, so it sits in the same tonal family as those cymbals.
Detail 04
$194.99 for a 7-inch cymbal
Priced by construction, not size. Small splashes from budget lines cost a fraction of this.
Detail 05
Small mass, thin edge
Small cymbals take rim strikes badly. Hit it with the shoulder of the stick, not the tip edge-on.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, mount, or arm included — you need a spare cymbal arm
- 02Felts, sleeve, and wingnut come with the stand, not the cymbal
- 03Check your rack or clamp space before adding another arm
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this match my other HHX Evolution cymbals?
Yes. It comes from the same Evolution series, so it belongs to the same tonal family as Evolution crashes, hats, and rides.
02Is 7 inches too small?
For accents, no — that is the point. For anything you want to hear ring out over a band, yes. Look at 10 inches or larger.
03Can I use it as a stack?
Small splashes are often stacked over a larger cymbal. Doing so shortens the sound further and puts extra stress on both cymbals.
04Does it come with a mount?
No. You supply the stand or clamp arm, plus the felts and sleeve that protect the bell hole.
