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

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4 жыл бұрын

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"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/30TH14
Istanbul Agop Xist Natural Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/XH14
Zildjian A New Beat Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/A0133
Zildjian K Sweet Hi Hat Pair 14
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/K0720
Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0001143714
Paiste Signature Dark Crisp Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0004006414
Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/B14SAH
Meinl Classics Custom Dark Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here:
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CC14DAH
Sabian AAX 14 Medium Hats Brilliant
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/21402XCB
Sabian HHX Legacy Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/11402XLN
Drum kit used in this video:
Schagerl Drum Set Brass Series Rock Kit 3pc
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/SCHAG-N19
Snare drum used in this video:
Dunnett Classic 2N Triple Brass Snare Drum 14x5.5
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/55142N-BBB
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@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

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

@robbierussell9536 4 жыл бұрын

Try paiste 2002-s and compare them Giant beats crashes and rides 15 inch hi hats if you would please.. thanks

@cesbaron5036 4 жыл бұрын

I worked in drum shops for many years tried many makes still prefer avedis and Ks are great if you can find good ones

@Chickboom34 4 жыл бұрын

How about a walk through the museum and highlight some of your treasures?

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chickboom34 EXCELLENT idea, TS.

@hellgrinder2941 4 жыл бұрын

Chinas

@kilalawak70 4 жыл бұрын

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

@haydendraycott7897 4 жыл бұрын

If perhaps you could be a bit more specific...lol

@bandfromtheband9445 4 жыл бұрын

Because some go "sss, sss." Not zzu, zzu." You know what I mean.....

@josteinv.jordet257 4 жыл бұрын

But what about the one that goes t t t t t t t....?"

@vincentzito3933 4 жыл бұрын

You must like snake jazz...

@Tom-zi2ot 4 жыл бұрын

Elio Banzer i quite like the one that goes “tic tic tic tic” although when it opens i don’t really like the shaaaa

@richboshart1201 4 жыл бұрын

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

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rich!

@482jpsquared 4 жыл бұрын

Man I loved that groove. Nice work!

@seraphthecreator 4 жыл бұрын

Very well mic'd too

@Fudgedrums 4 жыл бұрын

shame if you hit with any kind of energy though

@BillMoorehouse 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, that's a snappy pattern! 💪🏻

@flashingarrows 4 жыл бұрын

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

@EHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

isn't that drummers job? Oh noes a different hi hat I forgotten everything!

@nichtimmer9134 4 жыл бұрын

...a realy good drummer!!!

@nichtimmer9134 4 жыл бұрын

@@EHiggins not every drummer can that!

@EHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

@@nichtimmer9134 If you practice the rudiments, you should be able to play the same rhythm on just about anything. Whether it's a practice pad, hi-hats, ride cymbal, tom tom, or snare you should able able to recreate the pattern. That's what drumming is all about.

@nichtimmer9134 4 жыл бұрын

@@EHiggins yes truh! ...i have not problems with that, but see many thay have that! ...some pro's also on live playing! ...have you never heard a differenz in live and studio records???

@emanuelediletti3909 3 жыл бұрын

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

@huh4829 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@codersexpo1580 3 жыл бұрын

gotta try the Zildjian K Sweet 15" omg...fat dark warm ...just lovely

@Dragon-Slay3r Ай бұрын

Sorry I've already tied the knot and I have video evidence the marriage was real 😂 🌍

@Dragon-Slay3r Ай бұрын

@@codersexpo1580t1000 jin was reprogrammed and sent back in time to help Sarah Connor before I ate it 😂

@Dragon-Slay3r Ай бұрын

@@huh4829no problem the wedding proof is on youtube How unfortunate 😂

@kenjieizo 3 жыл бұрын

The cymbals are great, but damn this snare holy shit

@bepoondrums7093 4 жыл бұрын

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

@stephprime 4 жыл бұрын

same here ;) the others can not compete

@dogmart 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I think Paiste Signature hats are the best out there; nothing really compares.

@emlix1 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. They also look the coolest. I've got a pair of 900 series 15" heavy. But I like the AAX as well.

@Assimilator702 4 жыл бұрын

BoardSports I agree that the Paiste sound GOOD. But to say that no others can compete.......that’s taking it a bit too far. The Zildjian, Meinl and Sabian all sounded excellent.

@michaelperkins399 4 жыл бұрын

A heavier byzance sand in 13' is probably the sound I'm after. But of the selection, the Paiste dark crisp were my favorite too

@photographerjonathan 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LetMeDieLord 4 жыл бұрын

@cesbaron5036 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@rackem6991 4 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘

@82camino96 4 жыл бұрын

Always my favorite, I don’t like playing any other hi hat. The right amount of heaviness, the right crisp, plenty of punch, doesn’t have that weird dark and open tone that so many hi hats have, and nothing has a better feel in my opinion. The response and rebound of an A New Beat is just ideal in my opinion.

@joesantamaria5874 4 жыл бұрын

Funny, they don’t sound anything like my New Beats from circa 1979. They must have changed manufacturing techniques.

@TruthNTime 4 жыл бұрын

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

@russellmajarucon3370 4 жыл бұрын

Trueee

@ocho611 4 жыл бұрын

agreed. but man those Agop 30th anniversary's were sweeeeet!

@knarkill26 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed i feel if you want that cheap sound the dark classics has a real beginner cymbal set up sound esecially when open. Good stick definition when closed though. Not bad for cheap compared to the rest cymbals.

@dpw9666 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's really just a matter of the pitch that you prefer.

@artysanmobile 4 жыл бұрын

Truth N Time You sorta missed the whole point.

@hanskristianfloden3224 4 жыл бұрын

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

@anthonynunyabizness9989 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Theratron 3 жыл бұрын

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 : )

@ocho611 4 жыл бұрын

i appreciate you not just bashing out 2/4 for 7 minutes. the flourishes, accents and ghost notes you played really helped show what the hats' subtleties are, what they can do and how 'live' they are. nice work.

@lucianisidro 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@brentrichards4191 4 жыл бұрын

I own the 16” Meinl classic custom dark hi hats. They must be played to know what they can do but I like them more then most of the hats I have spent a lot more on.

@lucianisidro 4 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of very posh Paiste Twenty Series Brilliant Full Hi-hats, which are surprisingly heavy, some Signature Fulls and a pair of Alpha Metal Edge 14s - the LOUDEST hi-hat Paiste ever made - for my closed X-hat (when I use it), because I want people to be able to hear the damn thing. But you wanna know what I use for day-to-day band practice and most gigs? An old Paiste Rude Sound Edge bottom with a vintage 70s black logo Heavy 'Rock' Bottom on top. For cutting through a rock backline with halfway decent tone and masses of killer crunch it has no equal.

@patrickwoods2583 4 жыл бұрын

agreed

@mitchellkirkpatrick5714 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree

@mrpotatoheadracing 2 жыл бұрын

I like those same cymbals in exact reverse order...

@Facundoviscarra34 4 жыл бұрын

Now BIG HI HATS compared! Love this channel!

@papapoodo6685 3 жыл бұрын

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

@clintondavidscott Жыл бұрын

uh no

@awenade 3 жыл бұрын

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

@futonfave Жыл бұрын

Yep there is something comforting in the sound of New beats. They kind of defined the median standard of the classic all around hi-hat sound. I also definitely liked the Paiste 602

@joesantamaria5874 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@1Live2Love3Thrive 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison review, minimal talking, no messing around, same beat, properly miced and good angle view.

@drumcenternh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jason. Appreciate the positive feedback.

@3vamtb Жыл бұрын

Came here for the hi-hat comparison....fell in love with the snare 🥁. Why you gotta do me like that 🤣

@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 4 жыл бұрын

Good lord, that snare has some serious bite.

@DimitriFantini 4 жыл бұрын

There's a reason why half the comments are mentioning the Paiste Dark Crisp Hi Hats - they sound perfect! From the moment I got them they became my main hi hats, especially for recording in the studio - they are dark and smooth (not harsh or piercing) but still have so much clarity and articulation ...

@Isaiah54V7 4 жыл бұрын

Dimitri Fantini that was my take after listening to this. I switched to paiste twenty series crashes and they are incredible. I was a zildjian guy for years

@dudemanaric 4 жыл бұрын

So expensive though

@Marinns 4 жыл бұрын

The Sabian Legacy hats surprised me- in the best possible way. Extremely musical with every type of attack. Thanks!

@derekryan112 4 жыл бұрын

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

@1061shrink1061 4 жыл бұрын

agreed

@mostlypeacefuljc4687 4 жыл бұрын

My exact ranking

@flanagansrage7885 4 жыл бұрын

Id probably agree with you though the meinl darks might sneek into 3rd

@joeyd.OEF.2010 4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@jacksonrussellband 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree...

@davidsutter1846 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Smoove_J 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the first time I played a set of Ks. I realized I had basically been playing on a trash can lid.

@mattiemclean9882 4 жыл бұрын

always

@haydendraycott7897 4 жыл бұрын

+David Sutter Yup!

@haydendraycott7897 4 жыл бұрын

@@Noah-wv4td Dude the Keropes are pretty awesome, bummer that they're so much

@sierragold 4 жыл бұрын

The Meinl Sand Hats are amazing!!!!

@NEODCDRUMS 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video. In a world where it’s difficult in most places to be able to walk into a store and sample all the equipment, videos like these are golden. Thank you! 🙏🏼🥁

@JamesOKeefe-US 4 жыл бұрын

This literally should be the formula for all gear testing. Wow. Incredible playing and different elements of the Hi Hat beautifully articulated. Outstanding!! 👍 🤘

@krthkh 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are the best in the whole of the internet. This is what drummers wanted.

@drumcenternh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@dogmart 4 жыл бұрын

Initial impression: Paiste Signature Dark Crisp and Zildjian New Beats.

@signals34 4 жыл бұрын

the meinl custom dark, and paiste sign dark crisp....

@hamdancer9392 4 жыл бұрын

Those hats really suit my style. As well as the agop. Great video

@im.p-8195 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, my preference goes to the dark crisp, it has a little less high frequency, compare to the meinl custom dark, wich i like. But the Meinl custom dark is for me the second. Third place goes to the agop.

@xpertbrewer 4 жыл бұрын

That meinyl one is sick

@stromghouls 4 жыл бұрын

i liked the new beats, i was pleasantly surprised by the sand hats, the meinl classics dark i think can cut through anything and i also like the istanbul agop xist.

@konsuno8143 4 жыл бұрын

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

@CameronBartholomew 4 жыл бұрын

Same here..... A lot of these other unique styles of hats sound interesting, but won't too work well musically in a lot of contexts. Personally I love the new AAX stuff, maybe the cleanest-playing and most articulate set of hats I've ever tried, and no harsh tones.

@claystaggs8908 4 жыл бұрын

The aax are very versatile. I love Sabian. I thought the Meinl "sand" hats had a rather cool sound.

@djjazzyjeff1232 4 жыл бұрын

You must like the higher pitch then, because they had the highest pitch, you should try 13" hats too. My friend had a set of 13" K's that sounded smooth like the K's do in this video but at a higher pitch, more like the As or AAX, you should try them!

@drumken 3 жыл бұрын

horrible aax brilliant sound

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 3 жыл бұрын

Agree. Classic hi-hat sound.

@harturooliveira2920 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for this great video. With this cymbals, my favorites are: 1- Agop Xist Natural; 2- New beat; 3- Paiste Sig. Dark 4- Sabian AAX

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MM-ig1iv 5 ай бұрын

Yep.. that's the exact 4 that I liked. Good ear!

@carlosraciel1125 3 жыл бұрын

In love with the Zildjian K Sweet my first love when I hear the sound is quality pure 💛🤧

@dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379 3 жыл бұрын

This isn’t about rides bro. Please pay attention bro

@anudev2921 3 жыл бұрын

@@dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379 1:32

@EricT43 4 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to beat New Beats. The K Sweets, Sand Hats and Xist also stood out to me.

@Chriswasreigns 4 жыл бұрын

hard to beat for you. To me the Sabian AAX sounds the best.

@EricT43 4 жыл бұрын

@@Chriswasreigns Yep, those are good too!

@michaelandcolinspop 4 жыл бұрын

New Beats are my favorite for their versatility, but they all sound good to me.

@Smoove_J 4 жыл бұрын

I was digging those sand hats. What a unique tone.

@landerpridgen9512 4 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of 15" xist hats. They absolutely cannot be beat for the price

@bobc2039 4 жыл бұрын

I have the a New Beats and the standard Ks. This was a great demo and shows how the A New Beats are the best all around high hats ever made, the others may sound better in niche applications, but the new beats rule for overall performance.

@meowsaviation6668 4 жыл бұрын

The HHX Legacy and the Istanbul Agop 30y ann. are incredible

@S1aye12 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Exactly what I was going to say.

@bombardela6536 4 жыл бұрын

yes.only that two cymbals is top

@BillBrolse 4 жыл бұрын

The Agop is interesting, but Istanbul´s biggest gem, to me, is the 14" Agop, Mel Lewis signature. These videos are invaluable!

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Frank. Glad you find them useful!

@livenloud6697 4 жыл бұрын

What a great job... so good to see subscribe to a really good bunch of guys doing a good job. Amazing how old and new beat hats have survived all these years the paste and the sabians were incredible

@andycanona 3 жыл бұрын

What a quality video! Very nicely done. I’m not even a drummer and I truly enjoyed it. Keep up the good work!

@Gobekadam 4 жыл бұрын

1) Istanbul Agop Xist ...by far 2) Paiste Signature Dark crisp 3) Zildjian K sweet

@Customwinder1 4 жыл бұрын

I think they all sound great. Be nice to have all of them in my drum room.

@adam6ism 2 жыл бұрын

So grateful for the time and effort and quality guys put into your videos for us thank you

@justinshannon9076 4 жыл бұрын

Have to admit that the old standby Zildjian As sounded the best. Amazed, but true.

@MultiEchelon 4 жыл бұрын

Legacy hats it's my favorite

@3qgc 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video guys! Playing the same groove over each pair was brilliant!

@mofo-oy7vf Жыл бұрын

New beats never get old. Even damaged, they still play and sound great. All things "Dark", and those Legacy..!

@jonhattanrai 4 жыл бұрын

Meinl sand hats were my favs, then both Istambul Agop, then sweet K, then (surprised because I thought they were too brilliant but actually they're not) the AAX and then the Meinl Classics Custom Dark.

@craigfrober316 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna have to go with the meinl sand and sabian legacy

@impossibledone8877 2 жыл бұрын

I had Zildjian New Beats in the 70's, I sold my 9 pc Ludwig set when I went off to the Navy. I just bought a used 10 pc DW performance set after 42 years. The Pro I bought them from said he thought the vintage New Beats are still the best. I found a pair from the 70's & bought them, still love them! I am now in Heaven!

@jasona1806 Жыл бұрын

Great demo, the Istanbul 30th anniversary are just such beautiful lush sounding hats.

@dreamdrummer01 4 жыл бұрын

K SWEET and HHX Legacy my personal pick. Very surprised by AAX and Signature Dark

@rhythm-t3023 4 жыл бұрын

I mostly love the Zildjian 14" New Beat Hi-Hat because it's a really popular it crispy clear chick sound and it works with all styles of music and it definitely sounds awesome in the studio also too. Meinl sounds awesome too it has the simular as Zildjian sound

@yrussq 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous playing, man! And gorgeous sounding kit, that's for sure!

@jackchandelier 3 жыл бұрын

Been shopping for a new cymbal pack and watching tons of these videos. I had this one playing in the background and went back to it after hearing my favorite hats of the bunch. Was pleased to see they were the Istanbol Agop Xist - which I already own! Love those Sabian HHX Legacy's though! I think that's going to be the pack I buy.. thanks !

@vegasmarc21 4 жыл бұрын

Those Sabian AAXs sound very very close to my 14inch Zildjian A Customs.

@larkstonguesinaspic4814 4 жыл бұрын

Listened to this video without watching and knowing what brand each cymbals is. As I was listening I wrote down how much I like each hi hat on the scale of one to 10 in the comment. Here's the results #1: 7/10 ( Zildjian new beat ) #2: 6/10 ( Zildjian K sweet ) #3: 6/10 ( Paiste formula ) #4: 10/10 ( Paiste Dark crisp ) #5: 5/10 ( Meinl Byzance Sand ) #6: 9/10 ( Meinl Classics Dark ) #7: 4/10 ( Istanbul Agop 30th anniversary ) #8: 6/10 ( Istanbul Agop Xist, I actually use this hi hat, it's weird to see I rated it a 6 ) #9: 10/10 ( Sabian AAX medium ) #10: 7/10 ( Sabian HHX legacy ) So, Paiste Signature Dark crisp and Sabian AAX sounded best to my ears, Closely fallowed by the Meinl Classics dark. Interesting results.

@No1SpeedSkiff 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks. It's also nice to see you holding the sticks the way your supposed to.

@sLeEp_ToKeN89 4 жыл бұрын

That snare is incredible the punch the tone the look

@ibleebinU 4 жыл бұрын

I came for the hi-hats but REALLY WANT THAT SNARE DRUM! However, I still use my New Beats from '76 more often than all my other hats. They cut, sizzle and are responsive.

@arielalvarado6007 Жыл бұрын

Yes! What snare drum is that!?

@ibleebinU Жыл бұрын

@@arielalvarado6007 That is the Dunnett Classic 2N Triple Brass Snare Drum 14x5.5.

@shinzman87 4 жыл бұрын

Love those HHX Legacy hats. People sleep on Sabian. Those Agop 30th Anniversary hats are lovely also.

@Jdrummer77 Жыл бұрын

Best damn Channel out there for demos and good advice. It can be overwhelming trying to choose. These vids are key.

@mj.7579 4 жыл бұрын

WOW best video on hi hats I have ever seen! Thanks I am in a quandary and you just helped me decide. I have had a lot of cymbals in my 32 years of playing but you know the Paiste signature just seem to be the best to me. I have the Zildjian K hybirds now but time to move on! Thank you for going through all the trouble! BIG THANKS. o yea and the guy playing is a great player.

@Monsterdrumma 4 жыл бұрын

I guess this reconfirms what my ear likes best and that is Zildjian! The sweet K’s then New beats for me.

@tao1986 4 жыл бұрын

Sabian HHX Legacy! And Paiste Signature Dark Crisp!

@floppyjeep 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much man! I was looking for a hi hat and your video helped me a lot! Thanks 🤘🤘

@Carlos.Lizzoli Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the comparation and for sharing it with us. A big hug from Buenos Aires!

@andrewhassell9891 3 жыл бұрын

Really liked the 602’s the most.

@JayJay-ii5un 3 жыл бұрын

20 inch 602 ride is only ride I like these days.

@frazzmac5150 4 жыл бұрын

Paiste Signature then the Zildjian A Beats. I thought the Sabians sounded quite good as well.

@connerbelt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your demo videos! I've been wanting to update my cymbals for a while, but hard to choose with so many options out there. With your demo videos, I've really been able to narrow it down and slowly updating my set one by one with the sound I want. In this case, going with the Zildjian A New Beats. Just a solid hi hat sound all around. Keep it up!

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Conner. We appreciate the positive feedback!

@crashboombang8163 4 жыл бұрын

I'm using that groove for my next sound check! Love this channel!

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Steven!

@gordonwoodbatteur 4 жыл бұрын

HHX LEGACY Hats and new beat!

@retiredlivingthedream 3 жыл бұрын

Out of all the hi-hats, I was most impressed by Tom.

@drumcenternh 3 жыл бұрын

We're all impressed by Tom.

@rhino1138 Жыл бұрын

I know that must have been tedious. Thank you for this. Saved me a bunch of time.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Tedious, but fun.

@laurdessvalentino5849 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this!!! Dude at the end. Priceless

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@rkk578 4 жыл бұрын

Although the Paiste Signature and the Istanbul Agop 30th are really different in sound, I find it hard to decide which one I like more. The Zildjian A was like a blast from the past, it is just a classic sound. I still have ambivalent feelings towards to the K Sweet line (I love the K Mastersound though...amazing hi hats). I also quite liked Sabian Legacy. Meinl Classic was a surprise...for its price it did really well alongside the top tier cymbals.

@sneedville80 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the Instanbul Xist the Sand Hats and the HHX legacy hats

@DrummerGrrrl 4 жыл бұрын

Those Paiste Dark Hi-hats...wow! So mysterious and complex! Zildjian K Sweets also excellent.

@Neal_Wheels 4 жыл бұрын

Those K-Sweet's are definitely on my "to buy" list. WOW.

@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz 4 жыл бұрын

Paiste Signature for me please.

@haydendraycott7897 4 жыл бұрын

Really digging the new 900 series too, a bit like a blend of the two almost

@christopherpederson1021 4 жыл бұрын

the sand ones are sweet

@Lukstudio98 3 жыл бұрын

K sweet, good balance of sound, clean and dynamic

@jonn443 4 жыл бұрын

There's a reason why New Beats are the #1 recorded Hats in Music history. Pure Versatility. I would highly recommend looking into the the above New Beats, the HHX Evolution 14" Hats, the K Light Hats, and the AA Meinl Byzance 14" Extra Dry.

@austincox1709 4 жыл бұрын

dang those agops sit in the mix so well. very soft.

@dancalabrese3523 4 жыл бұрын

When it got down to the head to head the high hats that sounded like they could work in most playing situations were the Zildjian New Beats. That being said the best high hat cymbals I've ever played and owned are Zildjian Quick Beats (bottom cymbal has no bell and four holes) in 15" size. I bought them in 1980 and still like them best. I don't think Zildjian makes them any longer.

@analogkid4557 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Sabian guy buy loved the quick beat hats.

@scottbutkowski5803 2 ай бұрын

This is how you do a review! Great Job! The same pattern artfully played really allows for one to hear the hats in relation to the others. I've got a pair of Zildjian K Hi defs that I currently love, But there are some killer hats in this video! Ah, Decisions, Decisions!

@heavyrush7635 4 жыл бұрын

i bought my 14’ New Beats in 2009, and it still sounds great and tasteful😍

@NelsonMontana1234 4 жыл бұрын

The "A"'s sound the way Hi Hats should sound. (At least with that beat).

@MrVoraxTranstellaris 3 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly, I liked both Meinl sets. The Custom Dark sound a little more all-round to me, but I really liked the Vintage Sand. (Still own my Pearl Wild 900 which I love.)

@Lupine. 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Paiste fanboy, but those hats are the Meinls I've liked the most since my old Rake's. The entire Grebb pack stands out.

@doktor6495 4 жыл бұрын

Zildjian K and A are my favorites!

@Romans219 2 жыл бұрын

I have always loved the Zildjian A series. I love B20 bronze cymbals. Those drums are awesome 😎

@dustbunnysafari 4 жыл бұрын

As a 67 year old drummer.....I've owned many of these.....not so much because I became unhappy with the current hats at the time but because I just wanted a change..........I've had of course many pairs of 14" Zildjian New Beats, 14" Paiste Signature, 13" Zildjian K top and a Dyno Beat bottom , 14" Zildjian Hybrids, 12" Zildjian New Beats and my current two pair now are 13" Zildjian K Custom Dark top with a 13" Dyno-Beat Bottom and to my surprise....14" Meinl Sound Caster Fusion.......I've never played the Sabians or Istanbul hats although I have several AGOP crashes and a AXX ride......Great cymbals! I guess my point is that I'd probably be happy with any 'top tier" brand.....and the size that would matter the most......I believe drummers that play with different bands and different setting probably need two sets of hats to fit their situation...

@drumcenternh 4 жыл бұрын

Change is good! Thanks for watching, Roy.

@markomarkovic5729 4 жыл бұрын

I play with just one band, and I need different ride cymbals for some songs😁

@ricohorton 4 жыл бұрын

Zildjian A New Beats. Probably the most recorded HiHats on the planet. Next were the K Sweet Hats. After that I was impressed with Meinl Byance Vintage Sand.

@LetMeDieLord 4 жыл бұрын

my exact thoughts