I use a fairly minimal cymbal set-up (hi hat, crash and a crash/ride) and so far I have been loving the 20" A-series medium thin crash. At this size it's got a lovely sustain and the cymbal itself doesn't need to be struck hard in order to be loud which is a bonus if you're looking for plenty of use out of this cymbal. The bell is pretty decent too considering it's not a hybrid ride. It's quite a chunky cymbal, so if you're looking at a 20" A series ride or Crash ride then you might want to look at an A- series thin crash rather than this medium thin crash to ensure a more distinct contrast between the cymbal tones. Can't wait to record with it!