SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hat Top Brilliant Finish
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- Full Sabian manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- 21402XC-1B
Description
SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hat Top Brilliant Finish
The SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hats sit solid under your foot with a responsive, controlled feel and a crispy attack that cuts through the band mix without mudding things up. Built for drummers who need predictable articulation across dynamic ranges, these hats deliver in both tight club rooms and larger venues. The visible hammering pattern and refined bell design ensure consistent response night after night.
Sound & Tonal Character
The smaller raw bell produces crispy, versatile hi-hats that blend into most setlists, while the larger, rounder peen introduces a more complex tonal palette with brighter highs and deeper lows. This thinner-sounding weight expands the frequency band, giving you both clarity and complexity in a single pairing—essential for cutting through live without losing musicality.
Construction & Design
Built from B20 Bronze with a Brilliant finish, these cymbals showcase a distinctly new hammering style featuring a larger, rounder peen that's visibly evident across the cymbal surface. The asymmetrical weight pairing—1027 grams on the top and 1287 grams on the bottom—creates a solid, responsive foot that anchors the pair without sacrificing speed or sensitivity.
Key Features
- Diameter: 14"
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Finish: Brilliant
- Series: AAX
- Top cymbal weight: 1027 grams (Medium)
- Bottom cymbal weight: 1287 grams (Medium-Heavy)
- Smaller raw bell for crisp, versatile response
- Larger rounder peen with visible hammering pattern
- Thinner-sounding profile optimized for studio and stage use
- Extended frequency range with brighter highs and complex lows
- Solid foot response with faster, more nuanced articulation
- SABIAN two-year warranty
The AAX Medium Hats represent SABIAN's commitment to delivering thinner, faster, and more texturally complex cymbals that lock in on stage and handle whatever your setlist demands.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 14" |
| Cymbal Type | Hi-Hats |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hats are responsive, articulate hi-hats built from B20 Bronze with a crispy attack that cuts through live mixes without overpowering the band. The asymmetrical weight pairing (1027g top, 1287g bottom) and refined hammering design deliver predictable feel underfoot and faster articulation across dynamic playing, making them reliable for gigging musicians in rock, pop, and funk settings. Choose them for stage durability and the control to lock in tight grooves night after night.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ live performance
- ✓ rock
- ✓ pop
- ✓ funk
Not the best pick for
- – traditional jazz
- – classical
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these hats suitable for live performance and recording, or better for one over the other?
The AAX Medium Hats are designed equally for both contexts. The crispy attack and controlled response work well cutting through a live mix without overwhelming, and the extended frequency range with brighter highs and complex lows translates cleanly to studio recordings and mixes.
How do the top and bottom cymbal weights affect the feel and sound?
The top is 1027 grams (Medium) and the bottom is 1287 grams (Medium-Heavy), creating an asymmetrical pairing that anchors the pair underfoot while maintaining faster articulation and sensitivity. This weight distribution delivers a solid, responsive foot without sacrificing speed or nuanced control.
What genres are these hats best suited for?
The AAX Medium Hats excel in rock, pop, and funk, where crisp articulation and controlled response are essential. They are not optimized for traditional jazz or classical playing styles.
What makes the hammering pattern and bell design significant?
The larger, rounder peen and visible hammering style create a smaller raw bell that produces crispy, versatile response while introducing a more complex tonal palette. This refined design helps the cymbals respond predictably across dynamic ranges and different playing intensities.
What skill level do these hats require?
The AAX Medium Hats are suited for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. Their responsive, controlled character rewards nuanced technique and translates well across studio and live performance contexts.
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