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"
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/CY000...
Paiste Signature Dark Crisp Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY000...
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...
Snare drum used in this video:
Dunnett Classic 2N Triple Brass Snare Drum 14x5.5
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/55142...
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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!

[@robbierussell9536]

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

[@cesbaron5036]

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]

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

[@drumcenternh]

@@Chickboom34 EXCELLENT idea, TS.

[@hellgrinder2941]

Chinas

[@flashingarrows]

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

[@EHiggins]

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

[@nichtimmer9134]

...a realy good drummer!!!

[@nichtimmer9134]

@@EHiggins not every drummer can that!

[@EHiggins]

@@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]

@@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???

[@richboshart1201]

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

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks, Rich!

[@482jpsquared]

Man I loved that groove. Nice work!

[@seraphthecreator]

Very well mic'd too

[@Fudgedrums]

shame if you hit with any kind of energy though

[@BillMoorehouse]

Agreed, that's a snappy pattern! 💪🏻

[@kilalawak70]

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

[@haydendraycott7897]

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

[@bandfromtheband9445]

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

[@josteinv.jordet257]

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

[@vincentzito3933]

You must like snake jazz...

[@Tom-zi2ot]

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

[@TruthNTime]

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

[@russellmajarucon3370]

Trueee

[@ocho611]

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

[@knarkill26]

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]

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

[@artysanmobile]

Truth N Time You sorta missed the whole point.

[@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

[@futonfave]

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

[@kenjieizo]

The cymbals are great, but damn this snare holy shit

[@carlosraciel1125]

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

[@dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379]

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

[@anudev2921]

@@dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379 1:32

[@bobc2039]

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.

[@emanuelediletti3909]

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]

THANK YOU

[@codersexpo1580]

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

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

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

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

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

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

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

[@rhythm-t3023]

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

[@vegasmarc21]

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

[@bepoondrums7093]

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

[@stephprime]

same here ;) the others can not compete

[@dogmart]

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

[@emlix1]

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]

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]

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

[@dreamdrummer01]

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

[@rogerweiland6384]

I've had my 14" new beats for 37 years now, still my all time favs. Sometimes I a quick beat bottom though.

[@shinzman87]

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

[@doktor6495]

Zildjian K and A are my favorites!

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

Paiste Signature for me please.

[@haydendraycott7897]

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

[@Lukstudio98]

K sweet, good balance of sound, clean and dynamic

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

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.

[@pdromero09]

New Beats and the Sabian HHX are my top two.

[@Facundoviscarra34]

Now BIG HI HATS compared! Love this channel!

[@anthonynunyabizness9989]

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

[@photographerjonathan]

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

[@LetMeDieLord]

+1

[@cesbaron5036]

Totally agree

[@rackem6991]

🤘🤘🤘

[@82camino96]

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]

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

[@alexshel8578]

That snare sounds freaking awesome

[@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 : )

[@ronniek7748]

I liked them all with the exception of the Meinl’s.

[@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!

[@brentrichards4191]

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]

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]

agreed

[@mitchellkirkpatrick5714]

Completely agree

[@mrpotatoheadracing]

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

[@jasona1806]

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

[@vb6427]

My favorite... 1st: K sweet 2nd: Meinl Byzance vintage sand All good hi hats tho :P

[@JasonPhantom]

To the person that tuned the snare: Where are you? I want to buy you MCDonalds.

[@tinterlande]

I’ll take a quarter pounder with cheese and a root beer. Thanks!

[@JasonPhantom]

@@tinterlande you got it

[@joecap2919]

The Sweet K's head and shoulders the best of the group..

[@karenbentley5935]

I love mine

[@FloridaManFotoz]

I have never heard of Istanbul cymbals until now. I thought that 30th anniversary one was amazing.

[@ocho611]

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.

[@alanduncan1980]

I do like those Meinl Vintage Sand hats. Very nice!

[@hanskristianfloden3224]

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

[@AidenBradley95]

Big fan of the Agop Xist, really pleasing to my ear.

[@emlix1]

Paiste dark crisp or Sabian AAX I reckon.

[@jgdevoe]

I have the Sabian 15 AAX thin hats and love them. Would love to have those Meinl 15 Extra Dry hats.

[@signals34]

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

[@hamdancer9392]

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

[@im.p-8195]

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]

That meinyl one is sick

[@piercemybb]

Zildjian A Custom New Beat and Paiste Signature dark crisp are my favorites.

[@BangTguh]

Paiste signature

[@munton5150]

I have the Zildjian 13 and 14 New Beat, the 13 Quick Beat, 13 K, 13 K/Z, and Cie 14. I find myself no matter how hard I try, always putting the 14 New Beat up as my main hats again and again lately because of sound, projection, and durability. The 13 New Beat are the same way. They always sound good! In this video for me #1 is Zildjian New Beat, #2 and #3 is tie between the Paiste. I am a rock drummer though and I can imagine a jazz or fusion player has different options/needs! I need loud but not tinny, and the recorded sound doesn't lie.

[@stardrummer55]

I can see why I chose SABIAN for my set, simply the best cymbals EVER!!!

[@dreammachine86]

Paiste Signature Dark Crisp were my favourite, they sounded crisp & clean, didn't sound too high pitched when opened like some of the others, and also were punchy as evidenced by the final part of the groove you played where the hats are closed quickly after a hit. Very impressed by how consistent the groove was played across all of the hi-hats and also impressed by the correct grammar in asking which hats 'are' best for you as opposed to 'is' on the crash cymbal video! Current desired hats for my dream-kit setup are the Paiste Signature Reflector which are similar to these Signature Darks but a bit more aggressive. I also really enjoyed the Sabian HHX Legacy in this video, and the Istanbul Agop Xist Natural was surprisingly good as I didn't really like the preceding 30th Anniversary ones. The Meinl Sand hats sounded great too, a lovely sound that's a bit trashy but controlled - I don't think I would like them as much for playing where the hi-hats are open constantly such as for rock/metal music as they sounded a little hissy played this way but for other styles where the hats are opened and closed more quickly they sounded like they would be fantastic.

[@konsuno8143]

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

[@CameronBartholomew]

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]

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

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

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]

horrible aax brilliant sound

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Agree. Classic hi-hat sound.

[@marcuscorvinus8927]

I have the K sweet hats 15", though they have bigger projection, they're still so crisp. I'll love to try those paiste signature but my dream hats are the pair of meinl vintage sand hats. ❤

[@DimitriFantini]

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]

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]

So expensive though

[@OverproofMMA]

Love love love the meinl classic customs dark. Have the 22" crash/ride from that series, my favourite cymbal I own easily

[@dogmart]

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

[@jaycarr590]

I recently tracked with a K top and a hHx evolution Weckl on the bottom ...pretty cool marriage

[@Harturo_Oliveira]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@MM-ig1iv]

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

[@BumpNrun69]

No Paiste Signature Series Sound Edge? Nearly 2 decades later they still sound AND Look awesome.

[@jonhattanrai]

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.

[@arsonne]

That Paiste modern just has something I am really looking for. Great vid!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Vikingstarbeamrider]

Zilgian and Istanbul all the way 💛 great video! Subscribed

[@drumcenternh]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gregedenfield1080]

actually I was digging the Artisan hats from the crash cym. test...surprised they weren't featured here.

[@stromghouls]

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.

[@Jdrummer77]

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

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Good lord, that snare has some serious bite.

[@jaumepp1975]

It'd be very interesting to try different tops with different bottoms. Nice job!

[@joesantamaria5874]

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.

[@timdonmoyer]

Great comparison video! As in the crash cymbal comparison, my choice is the Paiste Signature. Crisp, clean and full sound!!

[@derekryan112]

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

[@1061shrink1061]

agreed

[@mostlypeacefuljc4687]

My exact ranking

[@flanagansrage7885]

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

[@joeyd.OEF.2010]

Agree 100%

[@jacksonrussellband]

Totally agree...

[@3rdcoasttoast201]

Just watched URN Academy "Why your cymbals suck" and I totally hear what he was talking about. Preference depends on the sound you're going for but I say A custom New Beats were on point 💯

[@cszetela1]

Very nice demo and drumming. The New Beats are my favorite.

[@frazzmac5150]

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

[@darkdancer72]

Thank you for the great video! I already play the Sabian AAX so I would choose a hihat that sounds different to that: Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand

[@elvin38]

Peter Erskine left his K’s and returned to a pair of New Beats. There should be some good reasons :-))

[@tylee5291]

The New Beats cut way better. I've owned a pair of 13" New Beats for the past 35 years. Never once thought about changing except to maybe get a pair of 14's.

[@ivankaspeadsforquincyjones9273]

After all these years Paiste signature is still the most Musical

[@EricT43]

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

[@Chriswasreigns]

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

[@EricT43]

@@Chriswasreigns Yep, those are good too!

[@michaelandcolinspop]

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

[@Smoove_J]

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

[@landerpridgen9512]

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

[@stephprime]

My blind test resulsts: 1. Paiste Signature Dark Crisp 2. Istanbul Agop Xist 3. Meinl Classics Custom Dark

[@Marinns]

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

[@qtdrummer2306]

They all sound amazing to me. Make it hard to choose.

[@NelsonMontana1234]

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

[@jeffalgra1186]

Seriously, they're all good. A pair of each would be nice. 😁

[@davidsutter1846]

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

[@Smoove_J]

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

[@mattiemclean9882]

always

[@haydendraycott7897]

+David Sutter Yup!

[@haydendraycott7897]

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

[@vintagemxer9165]

Hey! My Paiste dark Sig's that I picked up used for a buck and a half are here!

[@craigfrober316]

Gonna have to go with the meinl sand and sabian legacy

[@cesbaron5036]

Avedis Newbeats used for many years still the best

[@Ilitan004]

mine broke after 1 year :( I'm waiting for the replacement, but I may get A Custom mastersound instead, I sometimes feel like A NewBeat is not loud enough with A Custom crash and A custom ping ride. Have you ever tried Mastersound?

[@cesbaron5036]

I've got 2 pairs of newbeats I've had for 40 yrs used in all situations still the best all rounders

[@rkk578]

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.

[@matthewgray713]

I'm generally a Sabian fan and they didn't disappoint. The AAX brilliant medium hats were beautiful as were the HHX Legacy but surprisingly my favorite out all these was the Paiste Signature Dark Crisp. Body, darker tone but sweet highs as well. Nothing abrasive about them in the slightest.

[@zuhstudio]

1. Zildjian K Sweet Hi Hat Pair 14 2. Zildjian A New Beat Hi Hat Cymbals 14"

[@jiboo6850]

paiste dark crisp, zildjian sweet K, istanbul agop xist. those 3 sound crisp and sizzly. slightly different pitch but sound right.

[@R4v3NDrvmZ]

I’ll be always a Sabian fan, but I should say that Meinl Classics Custom Dark set blow my mind!!!

[@cinthiacitlaligasparruiz6310]

Great sound (Meinl Classics Custom Dark). Amazing!

[@rldsmd33]

Paiste Signature Dark Crisp and Zildjian A New Beat I would take over all of them. The BEST of all was the sound of the SNARE. That thing sounded amazing.

[@Customwinder1]

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

[@kimhansen6384]

Most of them sounded really good. I like the Istabul Agob Xist, and I didn´t like the Meinl Byzance Vintage Sand at all.

[@MultiEchelon]

Legacy hats it's my favorite

[@chrismitchell45]

I’ve never been able to pick a set of hats from a video. Well maybe one, 13” K Custom Dark. I still have them. For the most part I’ve got to hear them behind the kit.

[@EricWilliamsDrums]

16 and/or 17 custom combination video?? I recently put my own set of 17's together with an Artisan Crash (brilliant) on top and Crescent Classic (Natural ) on the bottom. Super smooth and plenty of attack when needed.

[@miketufaro5915]

First vid of your channel I saw loved it surprised at the menial classic dark.

[@drumcenternh]

They aren't all this popular, but thanks for watching!

[@tao1986]

Sabian HHX Legacy! And Paiste Signature Dark Crisp!

[@kensurrency2564]

In no particular order, AAX, K, Signature. All powerful tonality.

[@Jack-52]

Kenny??

[@kensurrency2564]

Jack Brunault 😳

[@Monsterdrumma]

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

[@juanuzcategui312]

My top 3 will be 1. Zidjian A New Beat 2. Paiste Signature Dark Crisp 3. Sabian AAX medium Brilliant

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

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

[@DonGlennTV]

The best review for hi hats,

[@Neeko_Z]

Good vid. The patterns on the hats match the objective well. Which is the point. Thing is, so many bad demonstrations out there! It’s nice to see a Good production. 👍🏼

[@drumcenternh]

It's nice to hear positive feedback!

[@alanbarber3068]

those dark crisp hats~!!!!