SONICAKE Low Volume Cymbal Pack Quiet Cymbal Set 14"Hi-hats+16"Crash+18"Crash+20"Ride 5 Pcs Mute Drum Cymbal Set Quiet Practice Cymbal, Sliver

I was looking for a low volume alternative to standard cymbals. I needed them for full-band practice in a smaller space. I debated for a long time on whether to spend $630 on the Zildjian L80's, or even $375 on the Sabian version. I knew I wanted 14" HH, 16, 18, 20 configuration. My main goal was to cut cymbal volume in order to keep the rest of the band's volume in check as we can get loud sometimes (lol). I wasn't looking for a set to use at quiet gigs or focused on perfect sound quality, just decent. With all that in mind, I decided to see what $75 would get me. I ordered the SONICAKE set in stainless steel shiny sliver finish.I have not done a side by side comparison of these vs. the big guys. But the sound from these is just what I was looking for. Consderably lower volume and sustain - less than half volume for sure. No overtones to build up and bounce around the space (did I mention we could be a bit loud sometimes?). I could even see using the crash cymbals at a low volume gig.Are they perfect? No. The Hi Hats are a little trebley. But they play like Hi Hats, with a strong pedal chick. The ride plays nicely and emulates a big ride pretty well. The bell is not as differentiated as a normal ride. But, hey, $75! I'll take the extra money I would have spent on the L80's and buy a decent used snare, or a crappy used practice kit. You get the idea.If you are on the fence, get off it and pull the trigger. Unless you need to have the big Z on your gear, then go for it. I am a huge Zildjian guy and always will be. But the value on these is just too good for me to recommend anything else. Do it!

My band plays every week and we rotate to different locations to not upset our neighbors with constant barrage of noise. Like most I was using standard Zildian cymbals with a LUDWIG 5 piece natural not baffled. To lower sound levels I purchased these from advice from another musician. These sound phenomenal and are a great product. I purchased the silver cymbal pack. Love them and would buy them again. Great quality.

These might not be as quiet as some low volume cymbals, however that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned. These are loud enough and sound good enough to record with in my very small home studio. In a mix you can't tell the difference between these budget low volume symbols and my high end Paiste and Sabian cymbals. What's nice is when you were just playing sit well with the drums, they aren't jarring, they aren't too loud in relation which can often be the case when playing drums in a small room. All in all, I really like these. They sound surprisingly good, and so ultra inexpensive, you can't go wrong.UPDATE: Two months later and I love these cymbals even more. I've picked up a couple 10" low-volume splash cymbals from another brand/seller and stacked them on top my 20" and 18" Sonicakes, and wow, they add a little volume (which I like) and a lot of shimmer, like Paiste cymbals. Stacking one with my 16" Sonicake makes for more of an effects cymbal (which is not a bad thing), but with the bigger cymbals they just add that nice shimming glassy sound that lasts just long enough, but doesn't get in the way of the crash like rivets. I'm planning on getting a 6" or 8" low-volume splash to pair with my 16" crash. I would describe these as "lower-volume" with my specific set-up. They really mix perfect with the drums volume wise. GREAT for recording. In fact I have a ton of high-end cymbals but I've hardly touched them since I got these because they sound so good and record great. It's not that my "real" cymbals don't sound great, it's just they seem soooo loud compared to the drums. Anyways, I would highly recommend these AND experiment like I did.

These perform exceptionally well for practice. They have a much cleaner sound then my $300 Zildjian low volume cymbal set. I wished I would have known of these sooner. Great price, fast shipping. I use the Zildjian with triggers for my electronic set. I have an acoustic set with internal triggers.

Don’t want to bother the neighbors? Get these and some DB1 heads for your kit. These seem sturdy and sound “correct” but the volume is minimal. Great item!

I was really surprised by the feel and sound of these low volume cymbals.Excellent quality and value.

Low volume cymbals are a brilliant innovation for working drummers who play small venues and intimate gigs. I have been playing in a small group consisting of acoustic guitars and keyboard. Previously I’ve limited myself to using snare, bass drum and ride and use mostly brushes and broomsticks. I recently bought a set of these Sonicake cymbals and couldn’t be happier with them.I’ve been using the hats, 18” & 20” and man they are great. They have opened up more opportunities to play musically without being harsh sounding. I can “lay into” them to provide accents as well as more subtle basic time keeping. What I first saw as a practice tool I now see as a major innovation for drummers who play in quieter situations. Of course I highly recommend them.

Very good like it