[Gus]

Originally Posted by Der Trommler

Are you reffering to my opinion that the XS20's are not professional quality?

Im referring to any one that thinks just buying "professional" cymbals is what some one at a higher level does. I'm saying I changed a lot this year, and "cheeper" cymbals were what I saw as bad.

[Der Trommler]

By professional quality I mean a cymbal that will hold up gig after gig after gig without blowing up (cheaper cymbals). So we agree!

[Gus]

I could live with the meinls that tama gives out.

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[Damo]

XS20's are a B20-alloy cymbal in an intermediate price-range. That, at the very least would make them good value.

[Infero Exicution]

I found that the Paiste Alphas are good for
recording too.

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[Der Trommler]

Thats the direction I was going Damo. I couldn't agree more.

[Gus]

Originally Posted by Infero Exicution

I found that the Paiste Alphas are good for
recording too.

good chinas and hats

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[Infero Exicution]

At 2 o'clock today I went to Guitar center Canton and tested the Paiste
Alphas vs. the sabian Xs20's.
Here's what I found...
-The finish on the Xs20's was very similar to the Paragons.
-The bells were very small and had a very small difference in sound even on the ride
-The Alphas have larger bells and have a very defined sound.
-you can see the hammer marks on the cymbals
-The alphas where thick and durable.
-the 16'' and 18'' I was very impressed.
-the Xs20's, however, did sound good and had good feel
I'm gonna have to go with the Alphas........
so far.

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