In my opinion, the PST7s are in a league of their own when it comes to Paiste's entry level cymbal lines. The 18" crash feels great to play and is surprisingly dynamic. The tone is bright, rich, and very nice, even though it is perhaps worth mentioning that some of the high frequencies might be a bit problematic in small rooms (though in my experience, the same goes for the more expensive Paiste B8 cymbals too). Nevertheless, this is a great sounding and well made cymbal.