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The Sabian HHX series is aimed at drummers seeking modern cymbals that are both complex, dark, and expressive. Within this family, the HHX Evolution line was designed to offer an especially immediate response: a cymbal that "speaks" quickly and effortlessly, maintaining consistent musicality regardless of intensity level. This 10" splash fits this spirit: a short and incisive format, but with the HHX "touch," now a reference on many performance and studio setups.
The HHX Evolution 10 splash targets the intermediate to expert drummer who wants to enrich their set with a reliable and inspiring effects cymbal. It suits both modern contexts (pop, funk, fusion, gospel, rock, progressive metal) and more subdued genres (contemporary jazz, neo-soul), thanks to its ability to remain precise at low dynamics while maintaining good presence when struck. If you're looking for a splash that triggers easily without having to "force" your wrist, this model ticks the right boxes for quick accents, groove punctuation, phrase endings, and chorus colors.
This HHX Evolution is based on the "Absolute Response" concept, developed in collaboration with Dave Weckl, to maximize expressiveness with minimal contact. Practically, the cymbal delivers a very direct reaction: the sound arrives quickly, with an immediate sense of control, facilitating fast rolls and orchestrations of effects cymbals. Its hammering contributes to harmonic richness and a "worked" character in the timbre, while the natural/bright finish provides a controlled vintage look: visual character without excess. The result: an effective splash live, and nuanced enough for recording, with restrained brightness to avoid overpowering the high frequencies.
Made from B20, this splash benefits from an alloy traditionally appreciated for its complexity and dense harmonic spectrum. B20 generally offers a response rich in harmonics, with a more "organic" feel and a more musical grain than simpler alloys. On a 10" splash, this richness remains well controlled: you get a short, precise effect, but with the typical HHX depth that avoids a too "flat" sound.
The extra thin thickness plays a key role in dynamics: the cymbal starts easily, even on light hits, and maintains a fast response very useful for delicate orchestrations, ghost accents, and fusion patterns. The dark character enhances the dark and complex side, while the brightness remains controlled to keep definition without harshness. In practice, this results in a splash that cracks when needed but stays musical, with a short, clean decay, perfect for punctuation without muddying the rest of the kit.
