Hi-Hats user reviews
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid HiHat 13.25" - sanjuro's review
These Hi hats are from Akira Jimbo's hybrid line. I actually think that they are 1/4 inch bigger than 13's (not that its that big of a deal). When I first saw the hybrid lines, it seemed like a good idea. I figured it was a bit gimmicky because it…
Paiste 505 Hit-Hat 14" - sanjuro's review
This was the first set of hi hats I ever bought, and I still occaisionally gig with them today. The 505's are a really interesting line because people often mistake them for the 2002's. The 505's are considered lower quality, but have an extremely …
Zildjian K/Z Special HiHat Pair 13" - sanjuro's review
Zildjian K/Z hi hats are some of the best. They are very common, but I still feel like the K/Z combo produces a certain unique characteristic that I am always pleasantly surprised to hear. I have never owned a pair because I always had a set of K m…
Zildjian K Mastersound HiHat Pair 14" - sanjuro's review
The Zildjian K master sounds are definitely one of the most versatile pairs of hi hats available. These stand out even when compared to other K's and K customs, which says quite a lot. I have never played any other sizes, but I used 14 inch master …
Sabian HHX Groove Hats 14" - sanjuro's review
I am a huge advocate of the HHX line, and one of my favorite examples of why this line kills are the Groove Hats. Funk and groovy rock/jazz are my favorite styles to play, and that is what these cymbals are marketed for. They certainly deliver on a…
Istanbul Agop Sultan Hi-Hats 13" - sanjuro's review
The Istanbul cymbals are all great. I have played agops for years and loved every one. However, the only piece that has earned a permanent spot in my setup are these Mehmet Sultans. Usually the agop signatures are considered to be top of the line,…
Zildjian A New Beat HiHat 14" - sanjuro's review
The Zildjian A New Beat hi hats are an impressive pair of cymbals. While they have a very chunky, heavy sound, they are surprisingly versatile. I think I have seen these hats more than any other in professional environments, such as in recording st…
Zildjian A New Beat HiHat 14" - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by minix/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Good sounding hi-hats. I bought them secondhand in 2004. The sound is quite heavy, like the HH themselves (especially the bottom hat). The "chick" sound is very powerful It so…
Zildjian A Custom Mastersound HiHat 15" - FateFelledVictim's review
I have been using the A Custom Mastersound hihats for about 2 months, and these hats are phenomenal. They look amazing and sound great. I have been looking through all the manufacturers and all the different kinds of cymbals to get the perfect hihats…
Zildjian A New Beat HiHat 14" - FateFelledVictim's review
On a starting note I have to say that the Zildjian A Series New Beat hihats are some of the most popular hihat cymbals in the drumming world. I owned a set when I first started and got rid of them about a year later. These cymbals can span across alm…
