SABIAN – 22″ AAX Omni
The Innovator, Reimagined
Introduced in 1993, Sabian AAX Cymbals were imagined with modern in mind. Knowing that what defines “modern†is an ever evolving-concept, so true is the heritage of the AAX family. Today’s redesigned AAX lineup reaches an ever-wider band of frequency, resulting in complex lows, and shimmering highs. Adding the perfect complement to cutting, bright cymbals you’ve already come to expect out of AAX.
- Crashes
- Rides
- Hi-Hats
- Splashes
- Ozones & Effects
Brighter Highs, Complex Lows. Answering the call of the Modern Drummer
Our Core Series Continues to Innovate
Sabian’s AAX cymbals redefined cymbal making in 1993. Today’s redesigned AAX lineup is positioned to sit in any setting; a true catalog workhorse. Thin, Medium, and Heavy models now allow drummers to shop by weight, pitch, and projection. A new larger-peen “over” hammering process marries the classic “AAX Cut” and brightness, with an enhanced bottom end to bring out complexities and darkness.
- Innovative designs such as Ozone, Aero, Air, and X-Plosion have set a course for the next generation of drummers, and continue to inspire new concepts.
- Modern pinpoint lathing
- Bright Highs, Complex Lows
- Responsive and Fast
- True “All Purpose” Series
Sabian AAX Series Highlights:
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SABIAN Cast B20 AlloyCrafted from a centuries-old recipe, pure SABIAN B20 Bronze is the pinnacle of casting material as it pertains to cymbal crafting. It’s precise formula of Bronze, Tin, and Silver provides a wide range of frequency, making it easily the most musical casting produced. | Pin-Point Lathing / Natural and Brilliant Finish OptionsChoose between a highly polished, brilliant finish for a glassy shimmer, or a traditional finish for a warmer, stickier tone. Pinpoint lathing offers enhanced responsiveness, giving the cymbal a quicker/faster cut. | All Popular Sizes AvailableThins, Mediums, Heavies. Natural/Brilliant. Sizes ranging from 6†to 22†Effects, Stax, and Cymbal Packs. AAX is sure to have something with your sound in mind. |
AAX Available Sizes:
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Hi Hats:Thin Hats: 14″, 15″ Medium Hats: 14″, 15″ X-Celerator Hats: 13″, 14″ X-Plosion Hats: 14″ Freq Hats: 14″, 15″ | Rides:Thin Ride: 20″, 21″, 22″ Medium Ride: 20″, 21″, 22″ Heavy Ride: 20″, 22″ X-Plosion Ride: 20″, 21″ Freq Ride: 21″ Omni: 18″, 22″ Raw Bell Dry Ride: 21″ | Crashes:Thin Crash: 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″ Medium Crash: 16″, 18″, 20″ Heavy Crash: 18″, 19″, 20″ X-Plosion Crash: 14″, 15″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″ Aero Crash: 16″, 18″, 20″ Freq Crash: 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″ | Effects:Mini Monster Stack: 12″ Aero/10″ Holy China Splash: 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″ Air Splash: 8″, 10″ X-Plosion Splash: 11″ Aero Splash: 8″, 10″, 12″ Ozone Splash: 10″, 12″ Ozone Crash: 16″, 18″ El Sabor Picante Crash: 16″, 18″ Mini Chinese: 12″, 14″ / Chinese: 16″, 18″, 20″ X-Treme Chinese: 17″, 19″ |
| Weight: | 1.36 kg |
| Size: | 22″ |
| Dimensions: | 55.88 x 55.88 x 5.08 cm; 1.36 Kilograms |
| Model: | 222OMX |
| Size: | 22″ |
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Fantastic cymbals. Very bright and they have plenty of projection. They were at a great price too. I would highly recommend sabian aax cymbals if you’re looking for a professional grade set of cymbals with a modern sound.
Decent edge sounds, great bell, slightly disappointing bow.
Good crash qualities from this cymbal. A pronounced, high-end ping from the bell. However, because it is so light, when playing the bow of the cymbal it sustains with a bit of a ring. It’s a thin cymbal and I bought this in a brilliant finish, so that does make sense as to why it has those qualities. Perhaps buy the natural finish cymbal, if you’re looking for a cymbal with a slightly darker wash. Overall though, not a bad cymbal at all.
Nice cymbals for the money I would buy them agai
Nice cymbals for the money I would buy them agai
Ho acquistato il set di piatti AAX promotional set su amazon ad un prezzo davvero vantaggioso, circa la met del loro valore reale, che dire.. Prima di questi ho acquistato e testato zildjian k custom dark, rispediti indietro, zildjian a custom, rispediti indietro, istanbul mehmet samatya brilliant, rispediti indietro…
Questo set di piatti sabian aax sono per me i migliori, fantastici! L’hi hat medium ha un suono strepitoso in tutte le circostanze, il ride medium molto versatile, i due crash 16 e 18 thin sono eccezionali!! Un mix di suoni brillanti ed oscuri accattivante, mai invasivi e suonano a qualsiasi volume tu voglia suonarlo… THE BEST!
This cymbal is unlike any other I've owned. As the marketing material claims, the inner part if great for riding, while the out gives a shimmering thin crash sound. It's not a crash/ride that you can crash or ride. Instead it's a ride you can ride and a crash you can crash. It really is 'two in one'! Note: If you want a traditional crash/ride, this is NOT for you.
This cymbal is unlike any other I’ve owned. As the marketing material claims, the inner part if great for riding, while the out gives a shimmering thin crash sound. It’s not a crash/ride that you can crash or ride. Instead it’s a ride you can ride and a crash you can crash. It really is ‘two in one’! Note: If you want a traditional crash/ride, this is NOT for you.
Best Crash/Ride Available!
I use a Zildjian 22″ Ping Ride as my usual ride cymbal, but I needed a Crash/Ride hybrid to play with a small kit with no space for anything beyond one crash cymbal. I listened to everything offered from Zildjian and didn’t find anything to my liking. Then I found this Omni cymbal, and it is perfect! I think it is the best crash/ride cymbal out there. The crash/ride balance is amazing, it has a great ping sound, and a beautiful crash sound and the sound decays nicely. It has the perfect amount of sustain.
There is a video on Sabian’s website of Jojo Mayer striking an AAX and a HHX Omni back to back. It is a good way to hear the difference. The HHX is a bit darker, and I preferred the AAX.
And it is the coolest looking cymbal, everyone always comments on how cool it looks. And it is signed by Jojo Mayer on the bottom of the bell.
If you're looking for a crash/ride, this is the cymbal for you!
Likes:
Crashes easily and decays faster than a regular crash. Bright, modern crash. Rides well. Bell has excellent ping. Looks cool. Jojo Mayer’s signature is under the bell.
Concerns:
The first thing I noticed was how flexible the edges are. The edge is very easily deflected by my fingers. I was concerned that a super hit by my drumstick might permanently disfigure the cymbal but it hasn’t happened. My 2 year old even tipped the cymbal stand over and I saw the cymbal land on its edge (in slow motion I might add) yet that didn’t cause any deformation.
Now I’m super curious how the 22″ Omni sounds…
And as usual, very quick delivery by Amazon Prime.
Most crash rides I’ve had in the past don’t have the all-round ability of this cymbal. It had a large bell that cuts through well, a nice [almost symphonic] crash will a long sustain that is of a higher pitch than you’d expect for a cymbal this size and a good responsive riding surface.
I have a favorite medium/ heavy 22′ Turkish ride that has great articulation and cut, so I was worried about showing up to gigs with just this cymbal, which is about a third of the weight. Even though it is lighter, it still cuts through, mainly because AAX’s do tend to be bright [higher pitched] cymbals.
Dynamically this cymbal will do the jazzy, gospel and even rock stuff I ask of it, but if you want a nice stick definition or ‘ping’ when riding, this cymbal may not be what you want. I like the wash and shimmer, but this is no ‘dry’ ride cymbal, it has a unique sound. . . before spending your money, I’d listen to a few being played by various drummers on the videos available here or on youtube. I based my purchase on that research and I wasn’t disappointed. As with all Sabians I’ve owned this is a very well made, quality cymbal. I was worried about it being mailed halfway around the world, but it was well packed [huge box!] and in perfect condition on arrival.
I have been using Zildjians for awhile and decided to try this Sabian AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride. I have to say this is an excellent Ride cymbal. Its bright, clean and sticking comes through very clear. It has a large variety of different tones as you move up and down on the cymbal. The raw bell is excellent and cuts through nicely even with the loudest music. Overall an excellent ride for all drumming styles and all level of players. If you are shopping for a ride cymbal this is the one to get!
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me encanto el producto y venia en excelentes condiciones, el tiempo de entrega fue el mismo que se describia alli