i'm new to the drumming world, so i'll be drumming on my own for a while.  i was given a pacific drum kit and needed to get cymbals for it. i searched and searched for reviews of Sabian B8s as compared to Zildjian ZBTs. without hearing either one (shopping online) i finally decided to order the Zildjians. now i'm seeing comments made on this site of how the B8s are pretty good for the price. so someone please.....TELL ME I DIDN'T MAKE A MISTAKE IN PURCHASING THE ZBTs!!

I prefer the sounds of the Sabian B8s than the sound of the Zildjian ZBT.

But it is just my own preference. Maybe you'll be fully satisfied with the sound of the ZBTs you ordered.

If you want my honest opinion, I think you made a mistake.    I used to have some ZBTs and they were pretty much terrible, IMO.  Of beginner cymbals, I like B8s much better.
But you know what?  My opinion really doesn't matter.  If you're happy with the ZBTs, who cares what I think.  

thanks for all of your responses.  kind of like i expected, there seems to be a lean towards the sabians - but at the same time, it appears that there is not THAT much of a difference when it comes to starter cymbals.  

when making my decision to purchase, i figured they'd be pretty close in quality so i just decided to go with the zildjian name.

i'm still waiting for them to come in so i'll see how it goes after i play on them for a few of weeks, then i can maybe offer some "from one beginner to another" opinions

if i stick with this drum thing, i definitely will be in the music store testing as many different cymbals as i can before i purchase my "mack daddy" set.  as an experienced guitar player, i appreciate the significance of good quality and sound.