The Meinl Classics China Cymbal has aggressive, penetrating attack with a thrashing, trashy sound. Cutting bright overtones. Explosive response with medium sustain. Meinl's Classics series is made in Germany using B8 bronze alloy. These cymbals have an explosive modern sound . . . lots of attack and a moderate decay. They are perfect for adding onto your existing setup since they blend so well with almost any other cymbal.