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2025-09-05 14:33:04
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!
Michael J
2025-09-03 11:29:38
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.
Jim Hickey
2025-07-23 10:49:11
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!
Daniel Edwards
2025-07-09 16:59:24
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.
Marcus Vindictus
2025-06-11 17:08:13
I really enjoy using these. The sound is really pleasant and musical, and they blend well together as a set. I see no reason to spend the high price to get Sabian or Zildjian low-volume cymbals when these are an option. In fact, I am one of the many out there who think that these sound even better than the ones from the major manufacturers.Highly recommended.
david fennimore
2025-06-01 17:31:14
I was really surprised by the feel and sound of these low volume cymbals.Excellent quality and value.
Marty
2025-05-26 10:10:58
Nice chicka chicka, and low volume compared to the regular cymbals! Only thing, they are stick eaters with especially 5A, even with taping them up with surgical tape. I like them and would recommend over Zildjians, which are 4 times the price. Don’t mind buying cheap sticks for practice
Terry L. Kline
2025-05-11 13:31:55
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.
Mark
2025-05-02 10:11:52
Muy buen producto, reduce de manera considerable el sonido y se puede ensayar sin molestar a los vecinos, espero que resistan mucho tiempo !
Johann
2025-03-11 18:49:44
Elles sont terribles !!! TOP TOP TOP POUR LE PRIX.Pour dire, j'avais fait la comparaison avec celles de Zildjan que j'ai dû renvoyer car super chères et moins biens pour jouer pour les petites prestations.Zildjan ne sonneront pas assez fort pour les prestations style resto. Certainement très biens pour jouer en appartement... Les SONICAKE, sonnent super biens et plus fortes que Zildjan mais assez pour jouer dans les pub et petites prestations.Le son des SONICAKE est très agréable. Juste peut être le sharley qui sonne un peu acier mais en comparaison avec les Ziljan, les SONICAKE sont biens mieux à mon goût. Elles sont moins chères et vous avez la ride qui sonne super bien également avec un vrai son de ride avec la cloche.Bref, heureux d'avoir fait la comparaison.
David Lee
2025-03-10 15:45:52
Just received these Sonicake Low Noise cymbals form Amazon. Bought them for my practice room and for teaching. Yes the sound is ‘tinny’ compared to ‘real’ cymbals but I feel these hold up really well to any of the much more expensive low noise brands. Hi hats give a very nice ‘chick’ and if you’re listening to music on headphones they cut through quite well. I’m well please with these and at the price they are, compared to say L80s or the other ‘name’ brands, they are a bargain. Can’t speak for longevity but I’m a jazz drummer mainly so I expect they’ll be fine. Not sure how any of these types of cymbal would hold up to heavy rock drumming.Overall, great value, good sound (for this type of cymbal) and a great set of sizes. 14†hats, 16†and 18†crashes and a 20†ride.
Marko Pörschke
2025-02-24 15:09:23
Ich spiele E Drum. Die Knackpunkte bei den meisten mittelklassigen Modellen sind die Hi-Hat und das Ride Becken. Nicht unbedingt vom Sound. Das Spielgefühl der Gummipads ist nicht sehr realistisch. Bei der Hi-Hat kommt noch die offen/halboffen/geschlossen Geschichte hinzu.Mit diesem Set konnte ich zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen. Ich spiele jetzt quasi Hybrid.Toms, Snare, Kick usw. sind elektronisch. Hi-Hat und Ride sind akustisch. Funktioniert bei mir wunderbar. Ich spiele nicht über Kopfhörer sondern über Verstärker. So kann ich die Lautstärken wunderbar anpassen.Das Ride ist MEGA. Super Ping, klasse Kuppe Sound. Die Hi-Hat ist SUPER und die beiden Crashes gehen auch klar. Diese habe ich in mein Set integriert um auch hier das originale Spielgefühl zu haben.Man muss sich immer vor Augen halte, dass das komplette Set 69 Euro kostet.Von mir eine klare Kaufempfehlung. Zum üben super.Eine Sache ist mir wichtig zu erwähnen. Die Becken sind nicht lautlos und auch nicht flüsterleise. Klar, im Vergleich zu eine normalen Beckenset sind sie leiser. Aber halt nicht lautlos.Mein Sohn muss seinen Verstärker an der E Gitarre schon aufdrehen um gegen das Beckenset anspielen zu könne.Trotzdem. Super Preis/Leistungsverhältnis.Wäre schön, wenn es von der Serie noch kleinere Crashes oder Splashes usw. geben würde.UPDATE:Ich spiele das Beckenset jetzt seit März 2023. Zur Haltbarkeit kann ich nur gutes berichten. Da hat sich nichts verbogen, nichts ist gerissen. Alles top. Im Mai 2024 habe ich mir noch einmal das selbe Beckenset geholt. Größen, höhen der Kuppen, Verarbeitung alles gleich gut. Die Tonhöhen von zwei Becken unterscheiden sich aber vom ersten Set. Bei meinem zweiten Set klingen das 18" Crash und das 20" Ride schon dunkler. Kann ich gut mit leben. Habe jetzt drei Crashes am Set, die tonal unterschiedlich sind aber super harmonieren. Eins der Hi-Hat Becken als kleines Crash zu benutzen hat mir nicht gefallen. Da fehlt was. Kann ich nicht beschreiben.Über Overheads abgenommen, speise ich die Becken in ein Audio Interface ein. Hier kann ich den Sound dann auch noch im EQ verändern.Ich bleibe dabei. Super Beckenset. Für den Preis unschlagbar.
Marco P
2025-02-16 12:30:03
Utilizzate in un ambiente "condominiale, permettono di suonare ed accompagnare con buona sonorità senza essere troppo invasici sonoramente. Prodotto eccellente se rapportato al prezzo
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