I prefer Sabian myself, I think they have the most widest range cymbal types and models-some of them look pretty interesting, like the kind that have the unfinished bell and the rest of it is lathed.

I use Sabian Pro Sonic and AA's-LOVE em!

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I use Sabian Pro Sonix - just 'cos of the price / performance balance.  I prefer then to B8's (although my last hats were B8's and we're good).  I used to have a fabulous set of Meinl's years ago - wish I hadn't sold them.  The crash was only OK but the 20" ride was the BEST I've ever heard.  Clear, sharp 'ting' when tapped and a rich resonant sound when hit harder.  Lovely.  I couldn't afford a new Meinl these days.  Anyone else used Meinl at all?

What would you people recommend for a cheap 8" or 10" splash and what China's get you all excited?  I've a bit of money (£100 or so) coming up and want to add an effects cymbal to my set - I have a crappy no-brand 8" spash at the moment, ProSonic 14" hats, 16" crash and 20" ride.  I play every kind of music apart from country/western (boring) and thrash metal (too fast & difficult!!).