Sabian AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: X-Plosion Hats
Size: 14 Inch
Series: AAX
Weight: Top: 911g / Bottom: 1336g

Top: 998g / Bottom: 1436g

Top: 1000g / Bottom: 1344g

Top: 1035g / Bottom: 1367g

Top: 1060g / Bottom: 1353g

Top: 1060g / Bottom: 1410g

Median Weight: Top: 1018g (n=6) / Bottom: 1360g (n=6)
Years of production: 2013¹ - Present
Sound file: AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" & 16" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
AAX 14" X-Plosion Hats
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "While X-Plosion crashes are already found in two Sabian ranges, the AAX X-Plosion hats are the first hi-hats to get the X-Plosion treatment. This manifests itself as an initial clout of brightness in the 14" pair, giving them a powerful edge. At the same time they are undeniably smooth, with their volume and clarity being tempered by a broader spread of frequencies. Any overt toppiness is most obvious when playing them half open; closed they are articulate to the subtlest degree.

Beside them, the 16" hats are like a post-adolescent older brother. Their note is much thicker and deeper but they still shimmer with an almost glassy high-end, making them surprisingly slick for such a large set of hats. Like the 14" pair, they are unflappably eloquent when closed and even when loosened off they remain (just about) in control."

Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian Cymbal Vote 2013 Winners Series review", musicradar.com, April 26, 2013)

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Source:
¹ Sabian Cymbal and Sound Guide 2013