KCD900 K Custom Dark cymbals are known for their warm, rich sound that cuts through and sings out. Overhammering on top of the cymbal provides slightly dry, trashy overtones. This pack is comprised of the most popular sizes within the K Custom Dark lineup. | KCSP4681 K Custom Dry Cymbal set is a collection of cymbals from Zildjian’s very popular Special Dry Series. These specially selected cymbals are raw and earthy and deliver a dry, funky sound with a quick fast attack, lots of dirt, yet shuts down quickly for a powerful expression of personality. | | |
Met all of my expectations! The 20″ ride sounded better with two small silicone dampers. I owned Zildjian cymbals 50 years ago. Unfortunately my son lost them. Recently I started playing TAMA drums with TAMA cymbals. I compare those to garbage can lids. Zildjian cymbals are the best. I’m a fan. I have a 20″ ride, an 18 and a 14″ crash and hi hats. LOVE THEM! The dark K cymbals perfect for my venue!
These Zildjian K’s are a breath of fresh air compared to the HHX Evolution cymbals I was using previously. They provide a pleasant, crisp and somewhat dark tone that works for almost all types of music that I have tried. Compared to other cymbals I have used, these are not so “in your face” and allow you to just enjoy playing without thinking too much about them. And all 4 cymbals in this set are excellent! If you can afford it you can’t go wrong.
Buenos platos pero el Hi hat inferior me ha venido con pequeos picados.
Sin duda de los mejores platillos que existen y con excelente sonido, llego todo en excelente estado.
Set muy equilibrado y con una calidad de sonido excelente. Muy versatiles.
Los mejores platillos de gama alta, tiles para diferentes gneros. Una inversin de la que nunca me arrepentir.
I love the other cymbals but the ride needs a deeper bell tone. It just doesn’t cut through like I’d like it to. It’s okay but not awesome.
Edit: If I use the thicker part of the drumstick an inch to 2 inches above the tip to hit the bell, it sounds much better (to me). But it requires more arm extension, longer sticks or closer placement of the ride to me.
Muy versatiles, suenan de maravilla. Muy contento con la compra.
Many sets are a good value in terms of the cost of the set compare to the cost of buying each cymbal individually, but many reviews will tell you that it isn’t worth it because one or two cymbals are garbage.
For me, there isn’t a bad cymbal in this set. The hihats are the standouts to my ears, but there are some days when I think the ride is even better. The 16 inch crash starts dark and gets warmer the harder you got it/the longer it resonates. The 18 wasn’t as complex for me, but there are times when I’m playing blues or jazz and I think, man that’s perfect.
To me, that’s a sign of a good set. I have a different favorite each time I play.
The old rule is to play each cymbal before you buy it, and it’s a good rule. With the pandemic, I found it impossible to find all the cymbals I wanted to test in person. After 4 music store, the only thing from this set I found in person was the hats, and they impressed me enough that I took a flyer on the rest of the set (after listening to Memphis drum shop and my cymbal.com). I’m glad I took the risk, for me it paid off, and Amazon was the old place I could find the set at the time of purchase. Sold out elsewhere.
Delivery was good, everything arrived pristine and intact. My biggest worry was it would ship and be cracked on arrival. Again, it’s a risk I took because I couldn’t find it on Sweetwater or elsewhere. I’m the end, worth it because it arrived in mint condition with only minor abrasions on the cardboard box.
Goodluck drummers. I couldn’t be happier. I hope you find something you feel the same way about.
I have been playing Zildjian cymbals for many years. I decided to buy these Custom A’s when I got my new PDP drum kit. They are amazing.
Really good quality. I bought a box set from a retail joint in the south and immediately replaced it because it was obviously used. Never buy anything from the south. They are usually broke a-holes for a reason. I bought the set on here and I love it!
Love these cymbals. Nothing bad to say. Anyone that wants a great set should know these are awesome
Los mejores platillos que he tenido. Una calidad de sonido superior para pasar de gama baja a gama media alta. El sweet ride es mi favorito. Llegaron a tiempo y en perfectas condiciones.
Very Nice, I also have Custom A’s which have a bright loud sound, the Custom K’s are mellower but still sound great!
The best purchase I’ve made in a very long time. They sound crazy good, every single cymbal. Normally in a box set, there’s one or two cymbals that majority don’t care for. This isn’t the case. If you’re in the market for a complete set, just click buy now on these dry k’s.
Great sound! Beautiful cymbals nice feel, solid thickness! They are pricey not really for beginners. Worth the money for professional musician.
Zildjian A’s are great cymbals. The brilliant finish on these are much easier to eep clean. I bought these for the Worsip Team I drum for. I’ve been a drummer for 43 years and played many different brands and styles of cymbals and it’s true in cymbals that you get what you pay for. These are worth the price!
I did A LOT of research on these bad boys before I purchased. I visited many sites with the objective of getting the best possible feeling for them and how they sound. This is no small purchase so I wanted to be right. Well, I was more than pleasantly surprised when I started playing on these Zildjians. I’ve never owned Custom K’s and I need a set of cymbals that were dark and dry. It was critical that the crashes weren’t bright and faded quicker that a brighter cymbal would. These do EXACTLY that. I’m a HUGE fan of these and am completely happy with my purchase. I’ve played them on stages inside and outside and they bring it every time. Sound guys love them too!
Lleg en tiempo y bien, los platillos vienen muy bien protegidos y en bolsas individuales. Excelente producto
Pues simplemente es una de las mejores series de zildjian, el sonido es muy brillante, llevo meses ocupndolos y valen muchsimo la pena
Great sounding cymbal pack just right for any music environment. Great product with the classic sound I was looking for.
I love the tones I get from these beautiful cymbals. My style doesn’t need brightness from cymbals, so these really do the trick. No ride cymbal ringing for five minutes after I strike it. It gets in and gets out and I can hear each strike clearly. Concise crashes and the deadliest hats I’ve ever had. The 14″ K Custom Special Dry hats and ride are definitely the centrepieces of this pack, and have exceeded expectations. When you consider buying the hats and ride alone costs the same as this pack, it’s a no-brainer. It ain’t cheap, but worth it. Go for it!
Un set di piatti fantastico, suono pieno e armonioso.
Ottimo per passare ad un set professionale.
What a great pack. I love larger cymbals, but this kit is very balanced, perfect blend of crisp and dark
Pona que venia con defecto estticos leves, y han llegado super usados y un plato roto como muestra la foto, y ademas falta uno el crash de 18.
Excelente producto, muy bien empacado y lleg antes de lo previsto.
Maravillosos platos. Excelente sonido, oscuro y brillante depende como lo necesites. Muy verstiles. Me encantaro
Me gusta mucho el sonido de estos platillos, suenan super bien, los utilizo en mi set de batera y estoy muy contento con la compra, los recomiendo !!
At first I couldn’t relate much to the sound but slowly, i started to love the cymbals, they have a good dimension to them, i play in small concert halls, like churches and stuff and they fit well with my set up.
*But remember to note my first comment.
I LOVE these cymbals. Great sound and I’m now a happy drumming fool.
Para los conocedores de msica, como saben Zildjian es garanta de calidad!
Excelente compra… ahora quiero un chinese!
Respecto a la entrega y tiempo, los establecidos sin problema!
Love my K’s and their “dark” sound. Great for jazz.
Great deal vs purchasing separately, the cymbal tones compliment one another for a classic sound. The Sweet Ride is a perfect balance of cut and wash.
Definitely worth shelling out the cash if you have it.
Ordered these as a gift for my son. He is very happy with them. Bought them to replace a bag full of cymbals that were stolen out of his vehicle. He couldn’t be happier – early Christmas gift.
Hats: Hats sound good, but not great. Very crisp response but a bit high pitched. You won’t find the darkness or depth of color that the other series of cymbals exhibit. Great for metal, rock and funk, but not a great fit for darker/softer styles.
18″ crash: Best cymbal in the set. The 18in crash can be used in so many different scenarios its insane. I love playing this cymbal. Use it into fills, out of fills, in chorus lines, as a quarter note crash pulse in verses, whatever. It is, by far, the best in the bunch. Play it loud, play it soft, it still speaks very well.
20″ ride: The ride is pretty good. The bell won’t be heavy or piercing so if you’re expecting that, it’s not gonna be here.
16″ crash: Possibly my least favorite of the bunch. It’s an okay cymbal. The sustain is shorter than I’d like and the attack is not as brilliant as I expected. It seems to only sound good when struck hard and speaks poorly when using a softer touch. It’s a good complement to the 18″ crash to spice up the mix, however, I’m looking to get the 17″ K custom hybrid as a replacement.
If you know you want to do more musically than play the popular drum styles, this set will likely not suit all your needs. But it’ll come close.
Thanks Zildjian and Amazon!
The cymbals are brand new and shiny!!! I Love it! Plus the price is very good. I recommend to every drummer!
Un excelente sonido, brillante, nitido, prolijo. Zildjian A Custom son muy buenos, y cumplen con las expectativas al comprarlo. Perfectos.