The Meinl Cymbals 18" Byzance Extra Dry Dual Crash uses a special combination of hammering and lathing to add a distinct voice to your drum kit. Dual playing surfaces allow you to play this cymbal as a ride as well as a crash for trashy accents. The timbre is basically dark with complex tonality and smooth shimmering highs. The sustain and volume are relatively low which GearNuts drummers like as a contrast to louder cymbals in their drum sets.