Difference between revisions of "Sabian HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats"
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'''Weight:''' Top: 865g / Bottom: 1360g<br> | '''Weight:''' Top: 865g / Bottom: 1360g<br> | ||
::Top: 884g / Bottom; 1410g<br> | ::Top: 884g / Bottom; 1410g<br> | ||
| + | ::Top: 897g / Bottom: 1618g<br> | ||
::Top: 899g / Bottom: 1310g<br> | ::Top: 899g / Bottom: 1310g<br> | ||
| + | ::Top: 918g / Bottom: 1524g<br> | ||
::Top: 935g / Bottom: 1369g<br> | ::Top: 935g / Bottom: 1369g<br> | ||
::Top: 959g / Bottom: 1213g<br> | ::Top: 959g / Bottom: 1213g<br> | ||
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::Top: 1036g / Bottom: 1696g<br> | ::Top: 1036g / Bottom: 1696g<br> | ||
::Bottom: 1482g<br> | ::Bottom: 1482g<br> | ||
| − | '''Years of production:''' 2002 | + | '''Median Weight:''' Top: 947g (n=12) / Bottom: 1369g (n=13)<br> |
| + | '''Years of production:''' 2002<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/pQQXrI6DjHw?si=u-O58JkqaJySA-aZ HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/pQQXrI6DjHw?si=u-O58JkqaJySA-aZ HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/UqQ2YKQuMxc?si=yukSrPrgX3dPfdGb HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | [https://youtu.be/UqQ2YKQuMxc?si=yukSrPrgX3dPfdGb HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/Hx-9VigmCLU?si=pesb8sOarcBlFsKE HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | [https://youtu.be/Hx-9VigmCLU?si=pesb8sOarcBlFsKE HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/Ty9Bvsion6U?si=lkLj1MuPaUns-sCE HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | [https://youtu.be/Ty9Bvsion6U?si=lkLj1MuPaUns-sCE HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/eTG1a_6-teE?si=b5bywibLgCRggCXF HHX Evolution 14" Hi-Hats]<br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Hi-Hats#HHX Evolution|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Hi-Hats#HHX Evolution|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''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.)<br> | '''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.)<br> | ||
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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." <br> | 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." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian HHX Evolution Series Cymbals - A Look At Weckl’s Wonders", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p. 29)<br> | + | :Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian HHX Evolution Series Cymbals - A Look At Weckl’s Wonders", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p. 29)<br> |
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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The hats can cut quite easily through a mix of instruments. However, their sound will never dominate the mix as brighter hi-hats would." | 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", [https://thedrumninja.com/sabian-14-evolution-hhx-hi-hat-review/ thedrumninja.com], December 30, 2024) (retrieved February 8, 2025)<br> | + | :Review written by Brett Clur ("Sabian 14 Evolution HHX Hi Hat review - Ultimate Buying Guide", [https://thedrumninja.com/sabian-14-evolution-hhx-hi-hat-review/ thedrumninja.com], December 30, 2024) (retrieved February 8, 2025)<br> |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | + | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Brian Frasier-Moore]], [[Todd Sucherman]], [[Dave Weckl]]<br> |
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Source:<br> | Source:<br> | ||
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> Sabian 2002 Catalog | |
Latest revision as of 12:51, 8 February 2026
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hats
Size: 14 Inch
Series: HHX Evolution
Weight: Top: 865g / Bottom: 1360g
- Top: 884g / Bottom; 1410g
- Top: 897g / Bottom: 1618g
- Top: 899g / Bottom: 1310g
- Top: 918g / Bottom: 1524g
- 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
Median Weight: Top: 947g (n=12) / Bottom: 1369g (n=13)
Years of production: 20021 - 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
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)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Brian Frasier-Moore, Todd Sucherman, Dave Weckl
Source:
1 Sabian 2002 Catalog
