Best hi-hat on Reddit
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#1
Zildjian
4.6
(44)
"14” New Beats."
"15” Zildjian New Beats. And that’s after using 13 & 14” sizes."
"14” Zildjian new beats (and I’m a Sabian guy)."
"Or my trusty 1982 14” New Beats."
"14” Zildjian New Beats (70s)"
"14" Zildjian New Beat Hats"
"14" Zildjian K Constantinople Hats"
"15 inch Zildjian K light hats"
"I played 14" A-customs and it works great in metal."
"15in K Sweet."
#2
Meinl
4.6
(17)
"14" Meinl Sand Hats"
"14 inch Meinl Sand Hats"
"I play the 14" Meinl Foundry Reserve hihats."
"Meinl Byzance Traditional Hihats are the way to go."
"16" Byzance Extra Dry Medium Thin Hihats all day errrrryday."
"Byzance 13 inch dark hats are also killer."
"Yes you should get a Meinl Byzance series hi hat."
"I love the meinl duals! And they're so pretty too."
"Meinl Sand hats or Sabian Fierce hats."
"Meinl Classics Custom 14" hats for $209, absolutely great for metal."
#3
Paiste
4.8
(12)
"That crisp sound will haunt me forever."
"The 15” Paiste 602 modern essentials were probably the best pair of hats I’ve ever put sticks on."
"14 inch Paiste 2002 Sound Edge hats"
"Paiste 2002 medium hat 14 inch"
"Those paiste's are sick."
"Paiste 2002, Rude, Signature. Any of those will suit your musical needs."
"I would recommend Paiste 2002 because they are a lot more musical sounding."
"I recommend Paiste Signature Power, i used to have one and its awesome."
"My personal opinion are Paistes, specifically the 14" Dark Crisp hats."
"Paiste Rude 15” or Zildjian Impulse 15” hats would be great."
#4
Sabian
4.8
(10)
"No doubt the most versatile hats I've had, awesome sound."
"The number one set being my 15” Sabian Artisan hihats."
"15inch Sabian Artisan light hats"
"Bought a pair of sabian AA hi hats in very good used condition for £180."
"I was lucky enough to find a pair of Sabian SR2s that I have used in so many different settings."
"You can find some great Sabian HHX Evolution hats in this price range."
"I've some HHX Groove Hats and I love them."
"Sabian AAX, HHX or zild A custom. You want b20 alloy."
"Sabian AA metal X hats sound pretty crisp but are good for heavier music."
"If you're on a tight budget, I'd suggest Sabian Xs-20s."
#5
Dream
4.7
(9)
"14 inch Dream Bliss top, Dark Energy bottom"
"I also have a pair of 15” Bliss hats and also found them on Guitar Center!"
"I have their 15” Bliss hats and they are pretty close to what you’re asking for."
"Also a fan and user of Dream Bliss."
"Dream is also a great option for the price."
"I'd say Dream is the best option, or you might be able to pick up some of the Paiste 900 hats for that price."
"Maybe something in the Dream lines in a 15 inch size."
"Dream Bliss is a great choice."
"The few I've heard sounded great."
#6
DW
4.4
(7)
"DW makes fantastic stands and pedals too, the 9000 series is heavy if you’re gonna be gigging."
"I have the DW9000 two leg and love it."
"Haven't had any issues with DW 5000 hi hat stand. Lasted a really long time."
"Been using an old ludwig spurlok hi hat that's direct drive instead of chain, matches the speed king, I like it better than the dw."
"The best price/quality ratio is a DW5000 or a Pearl Eliminator."
"I picked up a second hand DW5000 and it’s great."
"I swear by my DW9000 3 leg. Ridiculously sturdy, very adjustable, and feels great."
#7
Roland
4.1
(7)
"Roland VH-11 all the way. Buy used on eBay."
"I really like it! It's very sturdy, and a bit heavy, but it works great."
"The Roland one is called VH-10 / VH-11 and contains both."
"I think you need sth like the Roland vh10/vh11."
"Look at getting VH-11 or VH-10 hihats."
"Look at getting VH-11 or VH-10 hihats."
"RHH135 or ATV 14" hi hats are your only good options."
#8
Tama
4.8
(5)
"Really impressed with the quality and works great with my VH-14D."
"Tama speed cobra."
"My tama roadpro hi-hat was the first stand i owned and it is really great."
"Get a cobra. My speed cobra is amazing but the iron cobras are also insane."
"My bass player picked up a tama ic 200 for $40 on Facebook, it’s got a rotating base."
#9
K
4.3
(4)
"Definitely the k hats. Most versatile."
"If going for versatility, the I'd have to go with the K's over 2002."
"The K’s will be the most versatile and interesting sounding."
"I would go K."
#10
Wuhan
4.0
(4)
"Wuhans are usually your best bet."
"They sounded much better than any budget B8 cymbals that I've played."
"Somebody mentioned wuhan and thats a great option."
"Wuhan western & koi cymbals are known for having the best sound for a cost-effective option."
#11
Yamaha
4.7
(3)
"I have the Yamaha HS-1200D direct drive and love it."
"I love the high end Yamaha stands."
"I love the high end Yamaha stands."
#12
Meinl Byzance Dark Hats
5.0
(2)
"I have 14" byzance dark hats and they sound really good."
"Meinl Byzance Dark hats. I have the 14's, but they're also available in 13" and 15"."
#13
Zildjian K Custom Dark
5.0
(2)
#14
Pearl
5.0
(2)
"I’d recommend the H830 hi hat stand if you can find one used."
"My current favorite is the rereleased Eliminator stand from Pearl."
#15
Istanbul Agop
5.0
(2)
"I currently use the Istanbul Agop 13” dry dark hats."
"14 Istanbul Agop Signature hats"
#16
Bosphorus
5.0
(2)
"13" Bosphorus Master Vintage Hate"
"15" Bosphorus Traditional Thin Hats"
#17
Sabian AAX Stage Hats
4.5
(2)
"They have an amazing closed sound, a really washy loose sound and a cutting open sound."
"I recommend Sabian AAX Stage Hats with traditional finish."
#18
A Custom
4.0
(2)
"Just picked up the New Beats (most recent design) and I am more than impressed."
"I’ve got some A Customs that are lovely but abit bright."
#19
Zildjian K 15" Fat Hats
4.0
(2)
"Great versatility in the larger hi-hats."
"The 15" Fat Hats are really great, they're heavy and really cut through."
#20
Lemon
4.0
(2)
"There are Lemon on aliexpress, is your best pad option."
"They are Roland compatible but not sure about the TD-1 specifically."
#21
HHX
5.0
(1)
"They’re dark and chunky when they slosh and when they’re played closed."
#22
PST 7
5.0
(1)
"I own a PST 7 hat. I love it."
#23
Ludwig
5.0
(1)
"I love my Ludwig Atlas pro."
#24
Istanbul
5.0
(1)
"15 Istanbul Special Edition Jazz hats"
#25
TRX
5.0
(1)
"15” TRX DRK."
#26
Sound Percussion
4.0
(1)
"I have a cheap sound percussion stand that I have played countless shows with."
#27
Sand
4.0
(1)
"I'm really partial to the Sand hats."
#28
M
4.0
(1)
"Love my M series."
#29
Gibraltar
4.0
(1)
"Gibraltar."
#30
PDP
4.0
(1)
"Look on FB Marketplace or Craigslist for something like a used PDP or DW 3000."
#31
Dyno Beats
4.0
(1)
"Dyno Beats. Dinner plates."
#32
Mapex
4.0
(1)
"Mapex Falcon, Tama Iron/Speed Cobra, Pearl Eliminator, DW 5000, Yamaha."
#33
Goedrum
4.0
(1)
"Cheaper options are the Goedrum hi hat controller and the Lemon hi hat controller."
#34
A
4.0
(1)
"13” A mastersounds will give you exactly what you’re looking for."
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