Hi Infero, Taino,
I had a far bigger exposure to the Paiste's because of my European back ground.
If you are interested in them just Google Paiste reviews!
You will find amazing testimonials by real ace drummers.
You go on Musiciansfriends and get the same glowing results.
The PST 5 series and the Alpha series cannot be beaten for value.
Apart from the brass cymballs you cannot go wrong with Paiste. So even the beginners cymbals are quite good really, unlike the Zildjians who make very good cymbals but only in the pro-category, and than you have to pay through the nose. I know, because I am playing them.
Just have a look at the endorsing artists, no mean fact.
How does Mr. Copeland, Bonham etc. sound?
It is a little bit a pity for the USA that it is so isolated in the world, I mean there is so much inward focus, and a lot of truly marvelous music and products remain undiscoverd or are not available to the American Drummers.
Cheers and happy drumming,
Harry