Sabian 17" AAX X-Treme Chinese Brilliant Finish

Sabian 17" AAX X-Treme Chinese Brilliant Finish

The Sabian 17" AAX X-Treme Chinese delivers an extremely fast and open attack with a raw, ripping sound that cuts through dense arrangements and sits prominently in recording mixes. This thin-weight cymbal responds instantly to stick articulation while generating serious penetrating definition and focused power, making it a decisive choice for producers and engineers tracking drums that need presence without compromise. The AAX X-Treme combines oriental punch with modern bright character—a workhorse cymbal built to dominate the mix and translate well across playback systems.

Sound & Response

The Auto-Focus Response technology and Brilliant finish yield a crisp, clear, and cutting response with rapid decay and total presence. Fast articulation and penetrating definition ensure this cymbal captures its voice clearly during recording sessions, delivering the cutting edge required by aggressive playing styles and translating with clarity through the monitor chain.

Construction & Specification

At 999g, this 17-inch cymbal maintains a thin weight profile that responds instantly to stick attack while remaining stable under sustained volume. The combination of lightweight construction and focused design makes it responsive across dynamic ranges and reliable for layering multiple takes in the studio.

Key Features

• 17-inch diameter
• 999g weight
• Thin weight profile
• Brilliant finish
• Auto-Focus Response technology
• Fast and open attack
• Rapid decay characteristics
• Oriental punch with modern bright AAX sound
• Penetrating definition and cutting presence
• Sabian Two-Year Warranty

The AAX X-Treme Chinese is purpose-built for recording sessions and live tracking where uncompromising cut, speed, and mix presence are critical.