The 18" Meinl M-Series Medium Crash speaks very quickly with beautiful warm undertones, and shimmers with brilliance and musicality. The MEINL M-Series cymbals are made in Germany from B20 bronze alloy featuring high-tech computerized manufacturing standards. These cymbals have a traditional look and feel, but with a modern sound and distinct clarity. They have been developed for the needs of literally all styles of music and are therefore the perfect all around professional cymbal series.