I bought this on a bit of a punt, having wanted a larger crash for quite some time. I have to say I'm really pleased with the tone and response from this Istanbul cymbal. It's living on my right side, and is generally there for moments when I need to regularly crash as 1/4 or 1/8 notes in a groove. Where smaller cymbals would reach their limit, tip, and choke themselves, it always feels like there's something left in this crash. With the brilliant finish, it does pick up finger prints very quickly, but that's the nature of the beast.