The Paiste PST5 cymbals were introduced in 2005, and completely renewed in 2014. PST5 is considered to be the entry level cymbals from Paiste. That is also the reason why you can buy them in the different sets listed below. Perfect for starters in an affordable price range.
A very nice detail in the PST5 cymbal line are the 14" Sound Edge Hats. Paiste introduced the Sound Edge hi-hats in 1967. The unique idea behind it is that the bottom cymbal has a corrugated edge to prevent air lock when closing the hi-hats. It was first introduced in the famous Formula 602 series. Later, Paiste produced the (then still) patented Sound Edge in many more series. (Source: The Cymbal Book, by Hugo Pinksterboer.) The PST5 cymbals are made in Paiste's German facility.
PST5 Cymbals:
- 14", 16" and 18" Medium Crashes
- 20" Medium Ride
- 14" Medium Hats.
- 8" and 10" Splash
- 18" China
- 14" Sound Edge Hats cymbal
- 16" and 18" Rock Crash
- 20" Rock Ride
- 18" Ride/Crash
PST5 Cymbal sets:
PST5 Universal Set
- 14" Medium Hats
- 16" Medium Crash
- 20" Medium Ride
PST5 Rock Set
- 14" Sound Edge Hats
- 16" Rock Crash
- 20" Rock Ride
PST5 Essentials Set
- 14" Medium Hats
- 18" Ride/Crash