Living up to their name, Meinl's Extra Dry Series cymbals are extremely dry, with low-pitched, trashy sounds and short sustain. The raw unlathed surfaces and extensive hand hammering suggest that their sound might be loud and fierce. In reality, the Extra Dry series reveals its dark, earthy tones and comes to life when played at lower volumes.

This Extra Dry Dual Splash offers fast and sensitive response with a very short decay. The cymbal produces extremely crisp and trashy sounds with cutting overtones and a unique dual-surface appearance.