Heavy 300 Review: A Full Cymbal Set for $109

Reviewed by a working pro drummer collabed with Beatello.

The Heavy 300 is Beatello's answer to the one problem every new drummer hits: cymbals are expensive. For $109 you get a full six-piece setup plus a padded bag, which is basically what one name-brand crash costs on its own. It's aimed at beginners and practice-room players who want a complete set without the complete price tag. The box has 14-inch hats, a 16-inch rock crash, an 18-inch hollow crash, an 18-inch hollow china, a 20-inch ride, and an 8-inch splash.

Sound

The alloy is bright and aggressive, not warm and dark. The two hollow 18s are the surprise: the laser-cut hollows give them a trashy, fast decay that cuts through loud guitars, and owners keep raving about them. The 20-inch ride has a decent wash and a bell that actually cuts, and the 16-inch crash opens up fast.

The honest part: the hats are the weak link. They're thin and a little floppy, and one reviewer says the splash leans into gong territory. For a practice set, no big deal. For recording or a real gig, you'll want to upgrade the hats first. Still, for $109, the trashy hollows alone make it fun.

Build Quality

Here's where the price shows up. The cymbals are light and thin, so they open up easily but won't take a beating forever.

QC is the bigger worry. One owner's top hi-hat had a center hole cut too small for his clutch, and the finish picks up stick marks fast. The flip side: the alloy shrugs off sweaty rooms, and the included bag is genuinely solid, padded, waterproof, and it fits everything. A 1-year warranty and 30-day returns soften the risk.

Features

Six cymbals and a bag in one box is a complete starter setup, and that's the whole appeal. Every piece has a job: hats keep time, crash and china hit the accents, ride carries the wash, splash adds color. The hollowing on the 18s is a nice touch you don't usually get at this price.

It's not a flagship, though. You get one color, no picking individual cymbals, and no frills. It's a no-nonsense starter pack, and that's exactly what it needs to be.

Value

This is where the Heavy 300 runs away with it. $109 for a full six-piece set with a padded bag is absurd value. One entry-level ride or crash from a big brand costs about the same as this entire box.

For a beginner building a first kit, or anyone stocking a rehearsal room on a budget, the math is unbeatable. You're trading durability and consistency for completeness, and at this price, that's the right trade. If you just need cymbals that don't sound terrible, this is about as cheap as a full set gets.

Verdict

The Heavy 300 is exactly what it says on the box: a complete cymbal setup for the price of one name-brand cymbal. The trashy hollow crashes and china are genuinely fun, the ride and splash do their jobs, and the bag is a real bonus. The hats are thin and QC is hit or miss, but for a practice or first kit, those are trade-offs most beginners can live with. If you're starting out or need a full rehearsal set without emptying your wallet, it's an easy yes.

Specifications

• Type6-piece cymbal pack with bag
• Hi-Hats14 inches (pair)
• Crash16 inches rock crash, 18 inches hollow crash
• Ride20 inches
• Splash8 inches
• China18 inches hollow china
• MaterialHigh-toughness, rust-resistant alloy
• Price$109