Detail 01
14 inch
The standard hi-hat size. Balanced stick attack and chick without the extra weight and wash of a 15.
Product detailSKU #1313854581679
Istanbul AgopSignature Hi-Hats 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch hi-hat pair from Istanbul Agop's Signature line at $572.64. For drummers who want a hand-feel, musical hi-hat and are past entry-level cymbals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, brushes, and small-room playing where stick detail matters
- Drummers upgrading from stock or entry-level hi-hats
- Recording, where cymbal decay sits under the mics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal players needing cutting volume
- Beginners still developing consistent hi-hat technique
- Anyone wanting a bright, glassy, uniform sound
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Signature series
Istanbul Agop's higher tier rather than a starter line. That's where most of the $572.64 goes.
Detail 03
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom are matched to each other. Mixing one of these with an unrelated cymbal changes how the pair closes.
Detail 04
Price around $573
Roughly triple entry-level hi-hat money. The gain is in feel, response and stick definition, not volume.
Detail 05
Hi-hats, not a ride or crash
They carry time and the backbeat pulse. You still need a ride and crash to complete a setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or clutch here — hi-hats are cymbals only.
- 02Play them before committing if you can; hi-hat feel is personal.
- 03Loose wing nuts and hard clutches choke the top cymbal's response.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is $572 for both cymbals?
Yes, hi-hats are a matched top and bottom sold together. Confirm at checkout, since single hi-hat cymbals are also sold separately.
02Are these loud enough for rock?
They lean musical rather than cutting. In a loud band with no mics, a heavier hi-hat will hold its place better.
03Do I need a special stand?
Any standard hi-hat stand works. What matters more is a clutch that lets the top cymbal move freely.
0414 or 15 inch?
14 is the standard: tighter chick, quicker response. 15 gives more wash and body but slower articulation. Most players start at 14.
