10 14' Hi Hats Compared - Which Are Best For You?

We compare 10 of our favorite 14" Hi Hat Cymbals! Links to purchase the hi hats in this video are below!

Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Hi Hat Cymbals 14"

Istanbul Agop Xist Natural Hi Hat Cymbals 14"

Zildjian A New Beat Hi Hat Cymbals 14"

Zildjian K Sweet Hi Hat Pair 14

Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi Hat Cymbals 14"

Paiste Signature Dark Crisp Hi Hat Cymbals 14"

Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand Hat Cymbals 14"

Meinl Classics Custom Dark Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here:

Sabian AAX 14 Medium Hats Brilliant

Sabian HHX Legacy Hi Hat Cymbals 14"

Drum kit used in this video:
Schagerl Drum Set Brass Series Rock Kit 3pc

Snare drum used in this video:
Dunnett Classic 2N Triple Brass Snare Drum 14x5.5

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[drumcenternh]

Let us know what you'd like to see from us next - we're at your service. Thanks for watching!

[kilalawak]

I like the one that goes "tss tss tss..."

[flashingarrows]

Hell, Im just impressed the guy can play the exact same beat for each one!

[emanuelediletti]

In order:
Grooves
1:08 Zildjian A new beat
1:31 Zildjian K Sweet
1:54 Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials
2:17 Paiste Signature Dark Crisp
2:40 Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand
3:02 Meinl Classic Custom Dark
3:24 Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary
3:47 Istanbul Agop Xist Natural
4:09 Sabian AAX Medium Brilliant
4:32 Sabian HHX Legacy

HiHat only
4:54 Zildjian A new beat
5:01 Zildjian K Sweet
5:08 Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials
5:15 Paiste Signature Dark Crisp
5:22 Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand
5:28 Meinl Classic Custom Dark
5:35 Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary
5:42 Istanbul Agop Xist Natural
5:49 Sabian AAX Medium Brilliant
5:56 Sabian HHX Legacy

[richboshart]

Now that’s how to demo hats. Great approach and consistent grooves for more effective comparisons. Superb playing Tom.

[photographerjonathan]

Zildjian A New Beat, they seem to have a little bit of everything that I like about a hi hat.

[TruthNTime]

It's clear, there is no winner. What it finally comes down to is personal preference period.

[bepoondrums]

Between these, I prefere Paiste Signature Dark Crisp, because of the fuller and open tone.

[kenjieizo]

The cymbals are great, but damn this snare holy shit

[lucianisidro]

I'm not a fan of dull, 'fluffy' sounding hi-hats, preferring crisp and crunchy, so here's my top 5:
1.) Paiste Signature Dark Crisp - no contest, an amazing set of hi-hats - body and brightness.
2.) Meinl Classic Custom Dark - a surprise - maybe a little bright for a 'dark' cymbal?
3.) Istanbul Agop Xist natural - very close to 4
4.) Zildjian A New Beat - a classic sound
5.) Sabian AAX Medium Brilliant - quite nice too
I'm a Paiste man anyway, and was surprised that I didn't like the 602s, but I did pick these with my eyes closed - promise!

[hanskristianfloden]

The Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary, man that one is smooth and is most pleasing to my ears, it sounds incredible!

[anthonynunyabizness]

Out of the given hi-hats, I was most impressed by the Paiste Signature Dark Crisp.

[awenade]

1:09 Zildjian New Beat
1:32 Zildjian K Sweet
1:55 Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials
2:18 Signature Dark Crisp
2:40 Meinel Byzance Vintage Sand
3:03 Meinel Classic Custom Dark
3:25 Istanbul agop 30th Anniversity
3:47 Istanbul agop Xist Natural
4:10 Sabian AAX Medium Briliant
4:32 Sabian HHX Legacy

[Theratron]

There is no winner or loser here, it's what you prefer. Meinl certainly has the most unique looking hats. I've been searching for the perfect hi hat for over 30 years, have played on an insane amount of hi hats, and finally settled on a set of 14" Zildjian K (regular) hi hats. They're just the most all-round, in my opinion. The hand hammering gives them a warmer sound while also still sounding crisp. I really liked the way the K Sweet series sounded here, so out of all the ones played in the video I would go with those. But honestly, they all sound impressive. Seems like they don't make bad sounding hats anymore : )

[davidsutter]

The Zildjians are still the best!!! Especially the Ks!

[Facundoviscarra]

Now BIG HI HATS compared! Love this channel!

[derekryan]

1. Zildjian New Beats
2. Paiste Signature Dark Crisp
3. Sabina HHX Legacy

[papapoodo]

The Sand hats were bright, lively, versatile and musical! Best hat for ANY situation and the obvious winner! Wow!

[konsuno]

aax and new beat win because they're the most "hi-hat" hi-hat sound and tone for me.

[joesantamaria]

New Beat, probably since I’ve been listening to my paint for nearly forty years. Meinl and Agop were really nice, too! Frankly, I could happily play any of these indefinitely.