Nimbus Gerhana vs Obsidian cymbals in Malaysia

Gerhana or Obsidian: what should you compare first?

Neither series wins on price for an equivalent model: both are B20, and matching types and sizes share the same listed price. Start with the missing role in your kit, not the finish or series name.

One replacement crash

Shortlist the same diameter in both series, such as an 18-inch crash. Compare the response and decay at the volume you actually play; do not assume one is darker or louder from its appearance.

A first cymbal setup

Build a quote around a hi-hat pair, crash and ride before adding effects. Compare the shared 14-inch hi-hats, 16- or 18-inch crashes and 20-inch rides below. Individual prices are not an advertised set bundle.

Church or worship-band use

Bring a song and explain the room, microphones and stage volume. Ask to assess articulation and sustain at the band’s actual playing level. B20 alloy alone does not establish suitability for a quiet room.

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Separate confirmed specifications from sound claims

Gerhana and Obsidian are both confirmed B20 series, but alloy alone cannot tell you which cymbal you will prefer. Sound and feel need a model-specific comparison. Use the confirmed names and sizes in the table to build a shortlist, then ask about any other specification important to your decision.

Compare the overlapping models first

Both ranges include conventional crashes from 16 to 19 inches, a 14-inch hi-hat pair, a 20-inch ride and 8-, 10- and 12-inch splashes. This gives you direct starting points: compare two 18-inch crashes for your main accent, or two 20-inch rides for the same timekeeping role. The shared diameter makes the comparison easier to organise; it does not mean the cymbals sound identical.

Notice the differences in the listed selection

Gerhana additionally lists a 21-inch ride, 10- and 12-inch Holy Splashes, and a 12-inch Ozone. Both series list Holy Crashes in 16 and 18 inches and Ozone models in 10, 16 and 18 inches. These are differences in the website catalogue, not a claim that an unlisted model can never be supplied. Ask Soma Music if a particular type or size is essential.

Choose according to the job in your kit

For a replacement cymbal, explain what you want to change and which cymbals you are keeping. For a new setup, list the roles you need before selecting effects. Where an audition is available, repeat the same phrase with your usual sticks and compare response, definition and sustain at your normal playing level.

• Replacing a crash: start with the same diameter in each series.
• Comparing rides: use the shared 20-inch option, then consider the listed Gerhana 21-inch model if useful.
• Adding effects: identify the exact Holy, Ozone or splash model rather than choosing by series alone.

Compare published prices and confirm availability

Both series now have published cymbal prices. Matching Gerhana and Obsidian types and sizes share the same price, so keep the model and diameter consistent when comparing. Send Soma Music your shortlist, existing setup and budget to confirm stock, any delivery costs and whether suitable demonstration or viewing options are available before visiting the Ampang shop.