At a glance
As with all HHX Complex cymbals, the Complex Medium Rides are created using a combination of HHX and HH hammering, which results in a rich, dark sound quality. The Hand Hammered raw bell adds to the complexity and lows. The added weight compared to the HHX Complex Thin Ride, gives somewhat more articulation and control to the stick sound.
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Cymbal Size - 23"
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Weight - Medium
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Material - B20
Rudy DiFranco
Written July 9, 2025
I love my new Sabian HHX Complex Medium 23" Ride. I have played the cymbal for over a month now and love the "complex" and deep well of sounds it produces. The cymbal is definitely on the darker side which is great. The ride has excellent stick definition; I tried a few different rides. This one was the best. The ride can be played and sound great at various volumes, I tend to play at a medium to softer volume. The ride can even crash a little and opens up at the medium weight. I don't usually crash my rides a lot, but the option is there. Not to mention the cymbal's raw bell is superb, the bell cuts nicely while not being brutal and piercing. There is nice distinction between the body, the edge, and bell of the ride. The cymbal is beauty to look at too. The ride is right at home with all my other cymbals.