Difference between revisions of "Sabian XS20 14" Medium Hats"
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:Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)<br> | :Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 14″ Medium hi-hats are perhaps the best deal in the entire XS20 line. Most Sabian B20 bronze hi-hats list for prices of $484 and up. The XS20 models retail for $314, so you’d be crazy not to give these hats a listen. They have just the right combination of mids, highs, and articulation, but they don’t have too much chunk, low end, or washy qualities. | ||
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| + | As a result, these hats are incredibly versatile and musical. Foot chicks cut through precisely but are neither abrasive nor wimpy. Open-foot splashes sound high, airy, and clean. Stick articulation is excellent. I took these hats to a few gigs where I played both rock and jazz, and they blended in perfectly in each instance." | ||
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| + | :Review written by David Libman ("Sabian XS20 Cymbals Reviewed!", [https://drummagazine.com/sabian-xs20-cymbals-reviewed/ drummagazine.com], July 6, 2010) | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:34, 31 January 2026
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Medium Hats
Size: 14 Inch
Series: XS20
Weight: Top: 956g / Bottom: 1354g
- Top: 964g / Bottom: 1338g
- Top: 987g / Bottom: 1309g
- Top: 1036g / Bottom: 1331g
- Top: 1038g / Bottom: 1441g
- Top: 964g / Bottom: 1338g
Median Weight: Top: 987g (n=5) / Bottom: 1338g (n=5)
Years of production: ?
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Review: "The 14" Regular hats were very appealing to my ears. The heavy bottom and medium top cymbals could have given the sound an overall heaviness. Instead, the hats were somewhat bright. The “sizzle” factor was high; playing the hats nearly closed produced a manageable “whoosh” that complemented the band."
- Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)
Review: "The 13" Medium hats were sharper and higher in pitch than the 14" Mediums and had a distinctive metallic wash. When I opened and closed the 13" pair, a tight "chip-chip" came through more than the impressively thicker pulsing "chick" sound of the 14" Mediums. The difference of an inch made for quite a significant sonic upgrade. With a fuller, deeper tonal wash and warmer characteristics than the tinny 13" set, the 14" Mediums felt more comfortable immediately."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)
Review: "The 14″ Medium hi-hats are perhaps the best deal in the entire XS20 line. Most Sabian B20 bronze hi-hats list for prices of $484 and up. The XS20 models retail for $314, so you’d be crazy not to give these hats a listen. They have just the right combination of mids, highs, and articulation, but they don’t have too much chunk, low end, or washy qualities.
As a result, these hats are incredibly versatile and musical. Foot chicks cut through precisely but are neither abrasive nor wimpy. Open-foot splashes sound high, airy, and clean. Stick articulation is excellent. I took these hats to a few gigs where I played both rock and jazz, and they blended in perfectly in each instance."
- Review written by David Libman ("Sabian XS20 Cymbals Reviewed!", drummagazine.com, July 6, 2010)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
