Detail 01
14-inch diameter
The standard hi-hat size. Balanced between the tight response of a 13 and the volume of a 15.
Product detailSKU #1275761454831
SABIANAAX X-Celerator Hi-Hats 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch hi-hat pair with an uneven-edge bottom, built for tight, cutting stick sound and clean foot chicks. For drummers who want articulation over wash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where hats need to cut through guitars
- Tight sixteenth-note patterns that need clear stick definition
- Drummers who use the foot chick as part of the groove
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or quiet playing needing soft, washy, dark hats
- Players wanting a loose, sloppy, trashy half-open sound
- Anyone without a hi-hat stand — that's a separate purchase
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
X-Celerator uneven bottom edge
The waved bottom lets air escape, so closed hats stay tight and the foot chick doesn't get airlocked.
Detail 03
AAX series
SABIAN's bright, modern voicing. Attack is forward and cutting rather than warm and blended.
Detail 04
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom included, already matched. No need to source a second cymbal.
Detail 05
$514.99
Pro-level pricing for the pair. Hats take the most hits of any cymbal, so this is a long-term buy.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No hi-hat stand included — you need one with a clutch
- 02Check your clutch felts; worn felts cause rattle and uneven closing
- 03The waved cymbal is the bottom — installing it on top defeats the design
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with two cymbals?
Yes. Hi-hats are sold as a matched pair, top and bottom. You still need a hi-hat stand and a clutch to mount them.
02What does X-Celerator actually do?
The bottom cymbal has a waved edge so trapped air escapes when the hats close. That means a crisper chick and less of the airlock feel on fast closed patterns.
03Are these too bright for jazz?
Likely, yes. AAX is a bright, cutting voicing built for projection. Jazz players usually want darker, softer hats with more wash and less attack.
04Which cymbal goes on top?
The flat one. The cymbal with the uneven, wavy edge is the bottom hat — that shape is what lets air out when they close.
