Re: Another newbie gettting educated
I might as well follow up on this thread since it started with my revelation about the AAX Studio 15. Since that time, I bought the 8" AAX splash, a 15" AAX-Treme china and most recently an 18" Studio crash. I was stoked and thought for sure I would love it as a big brother. When I got home, I realized that it was a Natural finish while my 15" is brilliant. I was a bit surprised to hear the difference between them. The 18 has a higher fundamental pitch, more zing in the high overtones and a fair bit more volume and longer sustain. It rides very nice for a thinner change from my real ride. I will probably keep it and get good use out of it, but I still prefer the 15 (from behind the kit). If I had to pick just one, it would be the 15 hands down. I can't help but wonder if a brilliant 18 would be more to my liking? Oddly I did not like the sound of the 18 in online samples, sounds better in person IMO.
Last edited by Natman; 08-22-2016 at 08:43 AM.
Taye Tourperformer, PDP Hammered bronze snare, 15" Diril Primitive hats, 17" XPlosion, 10" duo splash, 15" Xtreme china, 22" HHX Omni, 7" cup chime, Yamaha 9415 w. Vickicks
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