Weight: heavy

Volume: medium to very loud

Stick Sound: pingy

Intensity: lively

Sustain: long

Bell Character: separated

Sound Character: Brilliant, sharp, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Bright, pronounced ping over a controlled, warm wash. Massive bell. Powerful, cutting ride for loud playing.

While Color Sound 900 feature essentially the same sound and function as the 900 Series, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack.