Detail 01
14 inch
The default hi-hat size. Balanced stick response and volume, and it fits any standard hi-hat stand and clutch.
Product detailSKU #1274115064646
MEINLByzance Dark Hi-Hats 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch hi-hats from MEINL's Byzance Dark line. For drummers who want a darker, less cutting hat sound and are buying at the pro tier.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers wanting a darker hat voice than bright, glassy models
- Studio and low-volume rooms where a piercing hat fights the mix
- Replacing a starter hi-hat with a career-length pair
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal players needing a bright, cutting chick
- Beginners — this is well past first-cymbal money
- Anyone needing a full cymbal set on this budget
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
"Dark" voicing
Tuned toward a warmer, less piercing character than a bright hat. Sits under vocals and guitars instead of over them.
Detail 03
Byzance line
MEINL's upper tier. You're paying for the cymbal itself, not a pack or a bundled stand.
Detail 04
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom are matched and made to work together. Don't split them across two stands.
Detail 05
$599.99
Pro pricing for two cymbals. Cost per year is low if you don't crack them, but it's a real outlay up front.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No hi-hat stand or clutch included — you need both
- 02Darker hats can disappear under loud guitars; audition against your actual band volume
- 03Overtightening the clutch chokes the sound and stresses the bell
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this one cymbal or two?
Two — hi-hats ship as a matched top and bottom pair. You mount both on one hi-hat stand.
02Do I need a hi-hat stand?
Yes, and it's not included. You need a hi-hat stand with a clutch to mount and play these.
03What does "Dark" actually mean here?
A warmer, less bright character. The stick sound and chick sit lower and blend into the music rather than cutting across the top of it.
04Are 14-inch hats the right size for me?
For most drummers, yes. Fourteen is the standard and the safe default. Smaller sizes get tighter and quicker; larger ones get heavier and washier.
