If you're looking for more volume and projection from a crash cymbal, but don't want to sacrifice clean, musical tone, check out this Paiste 16" 2002 Power Crash Cymbal. When you want to project a bright, round, warm crash with big sustain, slap this beast on your stand. It will do what you want, you just need to lay into it. These are amazing rock and metal cymbals. Check them out at the Drum Center of Portsmouth