i like zildjian dark k custom crashes.... but thats just me.... and im not even a drummer lol. i would say whatever crashes sound good to you. i would think that you would buy cymbals based upon what sound you like and then would buy your OH mics based thinking about what crashes you have (for example if your cymbals are pretty bright you probably wouldnt want really shrill/bright mics).
the AAX studios are nice. short decay, quick attack, ive only used the smaller models but i was impressed with them. what style of music do you play? and do you want hats? ride? crashes? spash? china? what are you looking for?
You can't just go and make a blanket statement like that. It would depend on what you are trying to accomplish first off. Other things like the mics you are using and the room you are recording in would all come into play as well.
i want everything hats ride and 2 crashes i dont really know what my budget is just let me know what you think sounds good on recording and i look at those cymbals and decide weather they are in my price range or not
right now i own just the piece of shit wuhan s series ... they sound decent on recording. but i dont really like how the hats sound so those are first on my list to replace
yeh.... cheap effects cymbals can be cool sometimes. well like farview said avoid the cheap and stuff. ZXT, B8, solars etc. then it is just taste. Many assume that the higher the price the better cymbal will sound....this isnt realy true, for my money i LOVE AAXplosion crashes and i'd choose them over almost anything.
As for recording, anything that you like will sound good. generally a short decay/resonance is good. BUT that depends on what your going for. Really almost close your eyes and hit them and see what sounds best. ALSO see what sounds best TOGETHER! thats important. many drummers pick each cymbal seperatly without seeing if it fits in there set up so far. BIG MISTAKE. anyway good luck.
what style? Paiste is nice, I like Zildjian A customs cause they have a bright sound. I dunno what AAX's you played, but they have a long decay time, really sweet sound. AAX and HHX are the best sabians in my opinion.
I got a 16" Zildjian Z Custom Rock Crash and a 18" Sabian AAX Studio Crash.
the z custom is really loud and good for lots of choking and stuff. the AAX is really bright and has a nice full sound if your playing something rockin' with it.