Detail 01
14-inch diameter
The standard hi-hat size. Balanced stick response and foot chick — neither the tight 13" nor the washy 15".
Product detailSKU #1273887990422
ZildjianK Custom Dark Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch K Custom Dark hi-hats, sold as a matched pair. For drummers who want a warm, dry, low-volume hat rather than a bright cutting chick.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, blues and acoustic sets where a bright hat overpowers
- Studio work needing a controlled, short foot chick
- Drummers layering dark cymbals into an existing K setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal — these lack the cutting bright edge
- Drummers on a first kit budget under $300
- Anyone wanting a crisp, glassy modern hi-hat 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
K Custom Dark series
Lower pitch, drier decay, less high-end sizzle. Sits under a vocal rather than on top of it.
Detail 03
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom are matched and weighted for each other. No need to source a second cymbal.
Detail 04
Zildjian K line
The darker, more traditional side of Zildjian's catalog, distinct from the brighter A series.
Detail 05
$679.95 pair price
Professional tier. Roughly what a serious working drummer pays for a career-length hi-hat.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No hi-hat stand or clutch included — you need both to mount these
- 02Dark hats can disappear in loud live mixes without close miking
- 03Pair with darker crashes and rides; they clash with bright A-series cymbals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are both the top and bottom cymbal included?
Yes. This is a matched pair — top and bottom hi-hat cymbals sold together, weighted to work with each other.
02How dark are these compared to regular K hi-hats?
The K Custom Dark line goes further down in pitch and dryness than the standard K. Less sizzle, shorter wash, more of a thud on the foot.
03Will these work for rock?
For lower-volume rock and roots-rock, yes. For loud, high-gain rock where the hat needs to cut over guitars, a brighter hi-hat is the better tool.
04Do I need a special stand?
No. Any standard hi-hat stand with a clutch fits 14-inch hats. Neither is included here.
