This cymbal is superbly made, more durable than any of the other vented cymbals in the Sabian range, due to its weight and holes slightly further in than the O-Zones. The sound is very specific and unusual for a crash, so it's not a good choice if you want a cymbal to sit in the back of a song and not draw any attention to it. Best way to describe the sound is it sounding like a metallic explosion that is somehow not aggressive and with a wash that is uniform and long. It sounds like controlled and concise rage! A fantastic, unique crash, that will either raise eyebrows or have people admiring the sound. I am the latter.