After reviewing the Todd's AA and HHX 19" cymbals a few months ago, I can confirm they are amazing, and while this 20" model is also fantastic, there are a few nuances to consider. In a two-crash cymbal setup, this one might lean a bit too high-pitched when paired with the excellent 19" HHX Red Light crash, which led me to swap in the 18" HHX Red Light for a tonal better balance. It also works beautifully with the AA Spotlight 19" crash or a 19" HHXPlosion crash to offer a more complex and higher-pitched profile than my 20" HHXTreme crash. At 1938g, mine sits at a medium weight that likely contributes to that unexpected brightness, but it clearly demonstrates the successful vision Todd Sucherman and Sabian had for this line. While, to me, the 19" remains the standout of the series, the 19" needs something, a bit more low pitched to match its energy. All the high notes of TS and Sabian's formula are there, the smoke, the buttery feel, the complex tone, the big raw hammered bells; all the elements that make these special crash cymbals. The 20" is a versatile addition that shines in the studio and can flex into a live situation well IMO…paired with the 18" Red Light…chef's kiss. Perfect.

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