Difference between revisions of "Sabian APX 14" Hats"
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'''Size:''' 14 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 14 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian APX|APX]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian APX|APX]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' Top: | + | '''Weight:''' Top: 955g / Bottom: 1315g<br> |
::Top: 976g<br> | ::Top: 976g<br> | ||
| − | '''Median Weight:''' Top: | + | '''Median Weight:''' Top: 966g (n=2) / Bottom: 1315g (n=1)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 2008 - ?<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2008 - ?<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/wyki-U0OEdk?si=EU9kpG_oUkROviEN APX 14" Hats]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/wyki-U0OEdk?si=EU9kpG_oUkROviEN APX 14" Hats]<br> | ||
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'''Review:''' "Of the four available pairs of APX hi-hats, only three were sent for review (14" regular, 13" and 14" Solid hats). The 14" regular hats gave a surprisingly polite response when closed, giving a clean, tight stick sound. Once partially opened though, they soon delivered a fat crunch that had plenty of cut to it. Both pairs of Solid hats had more of an edge to them, with attacking strokes revealing a harder, dirtier sound at their core." <br> | '''Review:''' "Of the four available pairs of APX hi-hats, only three were sent for review (14" regular, 13" and 14" Solid hats). The 14" regular hats gave a surprisingly polite response when closed, giving a clean, tight stick sound. Once partially opened though, they soon delivered a fat crunch that had plenty of cut to it. Both pairs of Solid hats had more of an edge to them, with attacking strokes revealing a harder, dirtier sound at their core." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian APX Cymbals review - Boasting a 'high decibel design' that claims to 'break sound barriers'. Did we mention they were loud?", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-apx-cymbals-162800 musicradar.com], July 2, 2008) (retrieved February 11, 2025)<br> | + | :Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian APX Cymbals review - Boasting a 'high decibel design' that claims to 'break sound barriers'. Did we mention they were loud?", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-apx-cymbals-162800 musicradar.com], July 2, 2008) (retrieved February 11, 2025)<br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 13" regular hi-hats are outstanding for applications where you need a precise, ultra-tight sound. They also deliver a crisp, solid foot “chick.” Their thickness gives them a full-bodied tone, with a high pitch for bright attack and excellent stick articulation. The 14" Solid hats produced the best all-around sound with a strong chick, full-bodied closed-hat definition, a mean slosh, and great overall attack and cut. The 14" regular hats are more mid-range sounding, with similar performance characteristics to the Solids. All three sets of APX hi-hats would work well for most louder musical styles." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Mike Haid ("Sabian - APX “High Decibel” Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2008, p.36)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 07:21, 6 November 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hats
Size: 14 Inch
Series: APX
Weight: Top: 955g / Bottom: 1315g
- Top: 976g
- Top: 976g
Median Weight: Top: 966g (n=2) / Bottom: 1315g (n=1)
Years of production: 2008 - ?
Sound file: APX 14" Hats
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Of the four available pairs of APX hi-hats, only three were sent for review (14" regular, 13" and 14" Solid hats). The 14" regular hats gave a surprisingly polite response when closed, giving a clean, tight stick sound. Once partially opened though, they soon delivered a fat crunch that had plenty of cut to it. Both pairs of Solid hats had more of an edge to them, with attacking strokes revealing a harder, dirtier sound at their core."
- Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian APX Cymbals review - Boasting a 'high decibel design' that claims to 'break sound barriers'. Did we mention they were loud?", musicradar.com, July 2, 2008) (retrieved February 11, 2025)
Review: "The 13" regular hi-hats are outstanding for applications where you need a precise, ultra-tight sound. They also deliver a crisp, solid foot “chick.” Their thickness gives them a full-bodied tone, with a high pitch for bright attack and excellent stick articulation. The 14" Solid hats produced the best all-around sound with a strong chick, full-bodied closed-hat definition, a mean slosh, and great overall attack and cut. The 14" regular hats are more mid-range sounding, with similar performance characteristics to the Solids. All three sets of APX hi-hats would work well for most louder musical styles."
- Review written by Mike Haid ("Sabian - APX “High Decibel” Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2008, p.36)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
