[Sean Francis]

I've been playing Zildjian for some time now and they've never failed me, but it's really a matter of personal preference and what you can afford right now. Just remember that they make cymbals everyday in all of the factories; it's not like you'll run across once in a lifetime deals (unless it has the words "limited edition" accompanying it. lol).

In short, buy whatever you feel most comfortable buying; if you don't like them, you can always sell them off and use the money for something else. It's all about experimenting to find your niche and the sounds that you like.