Even though it is a beginner set, the sound isn't too bad.

The crash cymbal was horrible sounding at

Couple upgrades here and there and you should have a really nice sounding setup (and this doesn't really sound that bad to my untrained ears) and my boys love it

striking sound than the cymbal wash if that makes sense

They include those, I guess, assuming the new player will want a big sound except the sticks are cumbersome and will actually slow you down