Sabian HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hats
Size: 14 Inch
Series: HHX Evolution
Weight: Top: 865g / Bottom: 1360g
- Top: 884g / Bottom; 1410g
- Top: 899g / Bottom: 1310g
- Top: 935g / Bottom: 1369g
- Top: 959g / Bottom: 1213g
- Top: 966g / Bottom: 1327g
- Top: 973g / Bottom: 1361g
- Top: 1003g / Bottom: 1697g
- Top: 1004g / Bottom: 1362g
- Top: 1036g / Bottom: 1696g
- Bottom: 1482g
- Top: 884g / Bottom; 1410g
Years of production: 2002* - Present
Sound file: HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Let’s start with the similarities first. Both the 13" and 14" sets had a heavy lathed bottom with a medium-weight, lightly-hammered top. Both produced a great “chick” sound when played against the ride or the 18" “crash-ride.” When played open, they created a booming wash that simply sizzled. (This was especially true of the 14" hats.)
The 13" hats, by virtue of their size, had a tight-bodied tone without being clunky, which I felt could work great for pop and jazz bands. With the 14" hats, I was impressed by the constant, dry stream of noise they created, even when played closed. I had no trouble making myself heard when I played in an unmiked setting. And when I put my arm into it, look out! These are very versatile cymbals that would be right at home in any setting from a pop act to a medium-heavy rock band."
Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian HHX Evolution Series Cymbals - A Look At Weckl’s Wonders", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p. 29)
Review: "The hi-hats are a standard 14 inches in size. The top hat has a medium weight while the bottom one is quite heavy. This adds to the distinct sound qualities that these hi-hats produce.
The overall sound is fairly glassy. This glassy sound is a combination of dark tones with a shimmering decay. The sound works incredibly well in modern settings.
The hats can cut quite easily through a mix of instruments. However, their sound will never dominate the mix as brighter hi-hats would."
Review written by Brett Clur ("Sabian 14 Evolution HHX Hi Hat review - Ultimate Buying Guide", thedrumninja.com, December 30, 2024) (retrieved February 8, 2025)
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(*) Sabian 2002 Catalog
