Detail 01
14-inch diameter
The standard hi-hat size. Balanced stick attack and foot chick, and fits every hi-hat stand and clutch.
Product detailSKU #1274115064752
MEINLByzance Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch medium-weight hi-hat pair from MEINL's Byzance line, for drummers who want one general-purpose hat that covers most styles.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging drummers needing one hat for varied setlists
- Studio work where a clear chick and stick definition matter
- Rock, pop and funk played at moderate to loud volumes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting a light, washy, quick-decaying hat
- Metal drummers needing heavy hats that cut through high gain
- Budget builds — this is a professional-tier price
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
Medium weight
Middle ground: enough body to stay audible when loud, still responsive enough for quiet closed patterns.
Detail 03
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom cymbals are matched to each other, so the chick and closed sound are consistent out of the box.
Detail 04
Byzance series
MEINL's upper-tier line, priced and voiced as a career cymbal rather than a starter or intermediate hat.
Detail 05
$559.99 price
Professional pricing for the pair — expect to keep these across multiple kits and many years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hi-hat stand, clutch and felts are not included
- 02Overtightening the clutch chokes the sound; leave a little play
- 03Cracks usually start from glancing edge hits — strike with the shoulder
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I get both the top and bottom cymbal?
Yes. Hi-hats ship as a matched top and bottom pair. You supply the stand and clutch.
02Is a medium weight right for me?
Medium is the safe default if you play several styles. Choose lighter for jazz and quiet work, heavier for metal and high-volume playing.
03Will 14 inch work with my stand?
Yes. Fourteen inches is the standard hi-hat size and fits any conventional hi-hat stand.
04How do I keep them from cracking?
Play across the edge rather than straight into it, avoid overtightening the clutch, and store them in a padded bag or case.
