Weight: medium heavy

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: clear, warm

Intensity: lively

Sustain: long

Bell Character: fairly integrated

Sound Character: Medium bright, full-bodied with warm undertones. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear ping over an even, warm wash. Pronounced bell. Multi-purpose ride for a wide range of musical styles.

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.