SABIAN 14" HHX Medium Hat Bottom Brilliant Finish

SABIAN 14" HHX Medium Hat Bottom Brilliant Finish

The 14" HHX Medium Hats deliver a noticeably lighter feel in hand than comparable medium-weight pairs, thanks to their slimmer profiles and refined construction. These cymbals respond quickly to stick articulation while maintaining solid foot control and a warm, crisp character that cuts through without harshness. The dual-stage hammering process—sparse initial striking followed by denser HHX hammering—produces a darker, faster-reacting pair suited to drummers working across multiple styles.

Sound & Response

The combination of sparse hammering, lathing, and secondary HHX hammering creates a tonally rich, darker voice that balances warmth with clarity. An enlarged bell contributes additional volume and projection, allowing these hats to punch through a mix while maintaining articulate stick definition and responsive dynamics.

Construction & Design

Built from B20 Bronze with a Brilliant finish, these hats employ a multi-stage hammering process that reduces overall weight compared to standard medium pairs. The slimmer profiles and enlarged bells represent a deliberate design shift within the HHX line, prioritizing speed and versatility without sacrificing tonal depth.

Key Features

• 14" diameter
• B20 Bronze construction
• Brilliant finish
• Medium top and medium heavy bottom configuration
• Sparse hammering followed by lathing and dense HHX hammering
• Slimmer profiles than previous HHX designs
• Enlarged bell for increased volume and power
• Lighter weight than most medium hi-hat pairs
• Fast response and articulate stick definition
• Solid foot control
• Warm, crisp tonal character
• Cross-genre versatility

The HHX 14" Medium Hats combine refinement in build quality with genuine playability advantages, making them a compelling choice for drummers seeking responsive, darker-voiced hats that don't demand extra effort.