Sabian 16" XSR Rock Crash Cymbal (XSR1609B)

The XSR1609B delivers full, bright, and powerful accents that cut through the mix with immediacy and presence. This 16-inch crash cymbal responds quickly to strikes and maintains clarity across dynamic playing, making it a dependable choice for rock contexts where definition matters.

Tone & Character

Constructed from B20 bronze, this cymbal produces a bright, focused attack with a medium bell that enhances projection and articulation. The increased metal thickness in the bell region reinforces durability while supporting the penetrating sound character essential to rock applications.

Construction & Design

The brilliant finish complements the cymbal's visual presentation while the medium weight classification ensures responsive stick rebound and controlled sustain. A medium bell size balances the crash's accent capability with manageable decay characteristics.

Key Features

• 16-inch diameter
• Crash cymbal type
• B20 bronze material
• Medium weight
• Brilliant finish
• Bright sound character
• Medium bell size
• Large bell with increased metal thickness
• Focused style

The XSR1609B combines traditional B20 construction with modern cymbal engineering to provide a crash that projects authority and clarity in rock drumming contexts.