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Sabian 14 inch AAX Medium Hi-hat Cymbals - Brilliant Finish - $280 (Littleton)
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Retail Price: $514.99
Modern hi-hats with both shimmer and bite. The Sabian AAX 14” Medium Hi-Hats (Brilliant Finish) combine a raw, smaller bell with Sabian’s updated larger-peen hammering to deliver crisp definition, musical complexity, and a wider frequency response. The result: a clean, modern tone with a touch of darker body—perfect for today’s versatile drummers.
Style: 4/5 – Suits rock, pop, indie, worship, funk, and session work
Tonality: 4/5 – Bright top-end shimmer with warm undertones
Response: 4/5 – Fast, articulate foot and stick response with tight “chick”
Genre Match
Rock: 5/5 – Projects clearly in a dense mix
Studio / Worship: 4/5 – Smooth articulation and refined tone for controlled environments
Pop / Indie / Funk: 4/5 – Sharp "chick" and cutting accents with expressive openness
Jazz / Fusion: 2/5 – Better suited for modern, amplified jazz or crossover sets
Specifications
Diameter: 14”
Weight: Medium Top / Heavy Bottom
Material: B20 Bronze
Finish: Brilliant
Model ID: 21402XCB
Sound Profile
The updated AAX hammering delivers a richer tonal spread than past generations. The brilliant finish adds high-end shimmer, while the smaller raw bell keeps the articulation tight and musical. Expect punchy definition up top, solid foot response, and a clean, complex wash when open.
This set is unplayed — only opened for inspection and photography. No stick marks, no edge wear, no mounting. AAX has truly evolved in recent years, and this pair reflects that shift — brighter, punchier, yet more refined than the older AAX lines. If you love that crisp “chick” with added musicality, these hats deliver.