Zildjian ZBT HiHat Pair 14'' - moosers's review
The Zildjian ZBT 14" Hi-Hats are intermediate level cymbals, really only for use within the context of a full drum set. I haven't done any recording with these hi hats but have played a kit that has…
Sabian HHX X-Celerator Hats 15'' - moosers's review
The Sabian HHX X-Celerator are a set of hi hat cymbals for your drum kit. These cymbals come in a few different sizes, including 12”, 14”, and 15”, but the version I’ve used is the 15” hi hats and I…
Zildjian A Mastersound HiHat 14'' - moosers's review
The Zildjian 14" Avedis Mastersound HiHats are a set of hi hats for use in a drum kit. The drums are not my primary instrument, but I work at a recording studio that has numerous drum sets and has a…
Istanbul Mehmet Mehmet Legend Hi-Hat 16" - mooseherman's review
This is the first new cymbal I have tried in awhile. The drummer for my old band recently started raving to me about these new cymbals that I had never heard of. He then showed me this model, the 16"…
Sabian HH Fusion Hats 14" - sanjuro's review
The Sabian HH Fusion Hi Hats are excellent cymbals for many reasons. Unlike many HH hi hats, they have a much brighter and more shimmering sound. This cuts through music very well and even fast, li…
Bosphorus Master Hi-Hat 14" - sanjuro's review
These Bosphorus Master Series Hi hats are a good example of the Bosphorus quality. I first found these because they reminded me of the Istanbul Sultan hats I owned. They looked similar, and seemed …
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 goo…
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 a…
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 cym…
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 n…
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 ag…
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…
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…
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 bott…
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 d…
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 ab…
Zildjian Scimitar Hihats 14" - stevie-ray-vogland's review
translatedA Charley for beginners, but has a correct value for money, especially used. The sound is relatively severe compared to other top prizes in miking is better because it repisse unless other charle…
UFIP Kashian 2000 Hi-Hat 14" - Parasite54's review
translatedThis opinion relates only to the crash 16 "hi-hat and 14". <span style="font-weight: normal;">Aaaah! .... Kashian's 2000! My first cymbals! What nostalgia ... (Sniff). Short story: - There was o…
Zildjian A Custom Hihats 13" - Draz81's review
translatedAfter hesitating with NEW BEAT 14, from Zildjian, I bought these hi-hats. Being in a funk vein, I liked the accuracy, pitch a little sharper but the trunk is there, there is no problem to send the vo…
Sabian AAX Fast Hats 13" - myodrummers's review
translated* For how long have you been using it? I use it for about 3 years. * What is the specific feature you like best, the least? The +: versatility, presence, his energy, his resistance (3 years wit…
Zildjian A New Beat HiHat 14" - " Awesome!"
translatedI was fortunate to come upon it in a warehouse sale. The 2 parts were sold separately, the seller learned that it was not a Charles. Mine is old enough to see very old. (70's?) I shine in lemon and m…
Zildjian Avedis Special Recording HiHats 12" - " Super .."
translatedReally .. Former owner of a Hi Hat A custom 13-inch, because I sold too bright for me (for the funk and my style). I am charmed by this little charley much duller and super dynamic ... I'm having wit…
Paiste Rude Hi-Hat 14'' - " Gras!"
translatedThere's no denying it's fat, slobbering well, very little shine, a lot of volume and very low tone, that being said, I really like him, even for sessions other than rock nag (bossa and jazz in partic…
Sabian AAX Fusion Hats 13'' - " Sustainable"
translatedI bought this pair of hihat in 1998 and I do not spar am I never bought other either. This means that a strong kilomtrage. To support the comparison, it would be the equivalent of an old Mercedes, sh…
Paiste Alpha Power Hi-Hat 14" - " Charley effective rock"
translatedSo Paiste Alpha Power Hi-hat 14 ". I mean the first Alpha series, which dates from the early 90s. Bought new at 250 euros, I wanted a charley rock, precise, incisive and powerful; I was not disappo…