Difference between revisions of "K Zildjian 16" Sweet Hi-Hat"
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'''Review:''' "The 16" pair are noticeably lower in pitch and generally a little more aggressive in nature. Strangely they don’t feel oversized at all and become the norm very quickly." <br> | '''Review:''' "The 16" pair are noticeably lower in pitch and generally a little more aggressive in nature. Strangely they don’t feel oversized at all and become the norm very quickly." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Tom Bradley ("Zildjian K Sweet cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/zildjian-k-sweet-cymbals musicradar], June 27, 2018)<br> | + | :Review written by Tom Bradley ("Zildjian K Sweet cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/zildjian-k-sweet-cymbals musicradar], June 27, 2018)<br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "Currently offered in only 15" and 16" sizes, the K Sweet hats stray the farthest away from the traditional Sweet sound but still work well with the rest of the series. Both are paired in the New Beat style with a thin top and a much heavier bottom. Fully lathed surfaces are balanced by unfinished bells like the crashes, and that heavy top-side hammering keeps the playing surface feeling taut and controlled. | ||
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| + | Both sets share a similar sort of dry, tick-y quality when played closed. As they open up, the response is mostly mellow and warm, but with the slightest suggestion of poking trashiness that helps them stay afloat through the otherwise dark and controlled spread. That Sweet-ness starts to show up when the hats are played wide open, as each cymbal is freed up to let out more shimmer and sparkle. Foot chicks are surprisingly dry, but cut through even in louder settings. | ||
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| + | The 15s remind me of [[K Zildjian 15" Light Hi-Hat|Zildjian K Light hats]], but with significantly less complexity and bark. They are agile and offer a lot of dynamic range with sacrificing character. The 16s are similar, but chunkier when closed. I compared them to another set of Zildjian 16s in a similar weigh range and found them to be lacking some of the clicking clarity I heard in the other pair. They really excel when played slightly open, and supporting big-boned rock or country grooves. They're rowdy and exciting, but like the rest of the line, not overwhelming." <br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by AJ Donahue ("Review: Zildjian K Sweet Series Cymbals", Drum!, April, 2018)<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:40, 8 February 2026
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Sweet Hi-Hat
Size: 16 Inch
Series: K Zildjian
Weight: Top: 1226g / Bottom: 2057g
- Top: 1250g / Bottom: 1930g
- Top: 1258g / Bottom: 1940g
- Top: 1262g / Bottom: 2027g
- Top: 1263g / Bottom: 2008g
- Top: 1285g / Bottom: 1902g
- Top: 1305g / Bottom: 1920g
- Top: 1306g / Bottom: 1896g (2018 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 1316g / Bottom: 1968g (2018 Serial Numbers)
- Top: 1385g / Bottom: 1909g
- Top: 1270g
- Top: 1250g / Bottom: 1930g
Median Weight: Top: 1285g (n=11) / Bottom: 1935g (n=10)
Years of production: 2018 - Present
Sound file: K Zildjian 16" Sweet Hi-Hat
K Zildjian 16" Sweet Hi-Hat
K Zildjian 16" Sweet Hi-Hat
K Zildjian 16" Sweet Hi-Hat
K Zildjian 16" Sweet Hi-Hat
K Zildjian 16" Sweet Hi-Hat
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Review: "The 16" pair are noticeably lower in pitch and generally a little more aggressive in nature. Strangely they don’t feel oversized at all and become the norm very quickly."
- Review written by Tom Bradley ("Zildjian K Sweet cymbals review", musicradar, June 27, 2018)
Review: "Currently offered in only 15" and 16" sizes, the K Sweet hats stray the farthest away from the traditional Sweet sound but still work well with the rest of the series. Both are paired in the New Beat style with a thin top and a much heavier bottom. Fully lathed surfaces are balanced by unfinished bells like the crashes, and that heavy top-side hammering keeps the playing surface feeling taut and controlled.
Both sets share a similar sort of dry, tick-y quality when played closed. As they open up, the response is mostly mellow and warm, but with the slightest suggestion of poking trashiness that helps them stay afloat through the otherwise dark and controlled spread. That Sweet-ness starts to show up when the hats are played wide open, as each cymbal is freed up to let out more shimmer and sparkle. Foot chicks are surprisingly dry, but cut through even in louder settings.
The 15s remind me of Zildjian K Light hats, but with significantly less complexity and bark. They are agile and offer a lot of dynamic range with sacrificing character. The 16s are similar, but chunkier when closed. I compared them to another set of Zildjian 16s in a similar weigh range and found them to be lacking some of the clicking clarity I heard in the other pair. They really excel when played slightly open, and supporting big-boned rock or country grooves. They're rowdy and exciting, but like the rest of the line, not overwhelming."
- Review written by AJ Donahue ("Review: Zildjian K Sweet Series Cymbals", Drum!, April, 2018)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
