Paiste Heavy Hi-Hat

Series - Sizes

Bright, powerful, crisp. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Bright, cutting open sound, clear, defined closed sound. Crisp chick sound. Bright hi-hat with a wide range for articulate playing in medium loud settings to cutting power in very loud situations.
Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound pronounced, clear Intensity fairly lively Sustain medium Chick Sound crisp, cutting (5)
Thicker than other FORMULA 602 Hi-Hats with a heavier bottom cymbal. High in pitch and moderately loud. Thick closed Hi-Hat sound for solid stick playing. Definite, responsive, high and very effective for medium loud playing. (1)

Fairly dark, sizzling, full. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even responsive feel. Strong, bright, silvery open sound. Strong, full, heavy chick sound. Extremely versatile and energetic hi-hat.
Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium soft to very loud Stick Sound defined Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, defined (3)

Bright, strong, brilliant. Medium wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Energetic, brillant open sound. Clear, piercing chick sound. Powerful hi-hat for rock, hard rock and heavy metal.
Weight heavy Volume loud (7)

Heavier than the Medium, and a brighter, stronger sound. Tight stick sound, with great projection. Well suited for heavy, loud situations. (2)
Very bright, full, brilliant. Full frequency range, balanced, clean mix. Responsive feel. Bright, full open sound. Fat, cutting chick sound. Good for heavier playing.
Weight medium heavy top / extra heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, cutting (3)

Very bright, clear, forceful, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Powerful, bright open sound, full, penetrating chick sound. Controllable, pungent hi-hat for precise playing in loud to very loud situations.
Weight medium heavy top/heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound clear, dry Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound bright, full (4)

Like the Medium Heavy, these have the tight, silvery, warm sound but with more power. An excellent recording and live hi-hat, adaptable to many musical styles. (2)

A strong and powerful overall sound with both warmth and sharpness. A tight stick sound and good washy quality when played half open. (2)

Medium thick cymbals with a high, full and definite sound. Closed Hi-Hat sound is thick for solid stick playing. Designed expressly for today’s heavy players who need durable, powerful cymbals. (1)
Heavier than the Medium, with a brighter, stronger sound. Higher in pitch, with a tighter stick sound and great projection. For heavy volume situations. (2)
Brilliant, warm, full, high pitched. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Bright, strong, full open sound. Versatile hi-hat for energetic playing. A rock classic.
Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound crisp, full (3)

Brilliant, fat, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Strong stick sound. Energetic, bright open sound. Defined, solid chick. Versatile hi-hats for energetic playing.
Weight heavy Volume loud (6)

Brilliant, fat, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Strong stick sound. Energetic, bright open sound. Defined, solid chick. Versatile hi-hats for energetic playing. While Color Sound 900 feature essentially the same sound and function as the 900 Series, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack.
Weight heavy Volume loud (6)

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