Avedis Zildjian CompanyK Series Box Set

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.

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!

What a great pack. I love larger cymbals, but this kit is very balanced, perfect blend of crisp and dark

This is a great cymbal pack - very much like the crashes and crisp hi-hats. I wasn't sure what to expect from the Avedis Dark K's -- they're not top of the line Zildian's (versus Constantinople's) but they are a great mid-level cymbal pack. The reason I rated this pack a 4 is because for me, as more of a rock drummer, the dark K Ride Cymbal just washes into the background - it's hard to hear the stick striking the cymbal. I have switched my sticks to the Vic Firth Dave Weckl brand (heavier stick with wood tips) and that helps. But I'd rather have a ride cymbal with greater range of tones and more crisp stick definition. I may end up buying a Zildian "Constantinople" once I save up enough pennies (lots and lots of them!!). Anyway, it's a great pack overall - excellent value for the money.

Even better than expected, the hi hat is much more crisp than I thought it would be, and it was a very pleasant surprise. The ride is personally my favorite sounding ride of all time, absolutely incredible. Very highly recommended.

Great, great set of cymbals. The ride is slightly brighter than I expected, but still very nice. The darker 21/22 in K custom ride is probably a bit more deeper and versatile, but I love everything about the crashes and dark hats :)

These are amazing cymbals. They're super responsive, with great sustain and a nice deep timbre. 5/5 would buy again.

Great cymballs !! Deep and clear sound