$650 for ride, hi-hat and crash doesn't sound like all that great of a deal. $499 is probably a reasonably good deal. i've heard the paragon cymbals. they sound nice. i think you could probably buy them individually for the same price, though. i think you could get an amazing crash for well under $200 (maybe something like $150 or less for a crash that SMOKES), a great ride for around $200 (probably less) and a beautiful set of hi-hats for $200-ish. i think you could get a great set of cymbals for under $500.