Detail 01
Up to 80% quieter
Zildjian measured the Low Volume series against a traditional Zildjian cymbal at consistent playing power.
Product detailSKU #1500000031543
ZildjianLV80 Low Volume Crash Cymbal 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Zildjian’s 16-inch L80 crash is built to retain a musical cymbal response at substantially reduced volume. Its patterned design, proprietary alloy, and matte finish reduce high-frequency content; Zildjian’s measured comparison found it can be up to 80% quieter than a traditional cymbal played with the same power. It is a crash option for situations where a conventional cymbal’s output is more than the room calls for.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reduced-volume playing where a crash cymbal is needed without traditional-cymbal sound levels
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need the volume and higher-frequency presence of a traditional cymbal
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
16-inch crash
A crash-format cymbal in a 16-inch size.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much quieter is the L80 crash?
Zildjian reports up to 80% lower volume than a traditional cymbal when both are played with consistent power.
02Does it have the same high-frequency content as a traditional cymbal?
No. Its design is described as producing fewer high frequencies than a traditional cymbal.
