Detail 01
14 inch
The standard hi-hat size. Balanced pitch and response, and it fits any hi-hat stand and clutch without adjustment.
Product detailSKU #1273887994471
SABIANAA Hi-Hats Medium 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch medium-weight hi-hat pair from SABIAN's AA line, for drummers who want defined stick articulation at gigging volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live rock and pop drummers who need the hats to cut
- Players who ride the hats hard with the shoulder
- Anyone wanting tight, clear "chick" definition on the foot
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet jazz or brush work needing a light, breathy wash
- Drummers on a first kit — $489.99 is a step-up spend
- Players chasing dark, dry, low-pitched hat sounds
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
Heavier than thin hats: more stick definition, louder chick, less wash. Holds up under hard playing but is harder to play softly.
Detail 03
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom cymbals are matched to each other. You do not buy or match a second cymbal separately.
Detail 04
AA series
SABIAN's bright, traditional voice. Cuts through guitars and vocals rather than sitting under them.
Detail 05
$489.99 price point
Professional-tier pricing. This is a long-term hat pair, not a starter set you replace in a year.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No hi-hat stand or clutch included — you need both to mount these
- 02Use a felt washer under the top hat to protect the bell
- 03Medium weight is unforgiving at low volume; consider lighter hats for quiet rooms
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these too loud for a small venue?
Medium weight hats project. In a small room or a quiet mix you will have to play them lightly, which works against the weight. Lighter hats are easier to control at low volume.
02Does this come with one cymbal or two?
Two. Hi-hats are sold as a matched top and bottom pair, ready to mount on a hi-hat stand.
03Will these fit my existing hi-hat stand?
Yes. 14 inch is the standard hi-hat size and the mounting hole is standard, so any hi-hat stand and clutch will work.
04Are they good for jazz?
Not the obvious pick. Medium weight favors definition and volume over the loose, washy response most jazz players want from their hats.
