Detail 01
14-inch size
The standard hi-hat diameter. Balanced stick response and chick volume; fits any hi-hat stand clutch without adjustment.
Product detailSKU #1273887990303
ZildjianK Mastersound Hi-Hats 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Zildjian's K-series 14-inch hi-hats with a machined bottom edge. For drummers who want a dark, controlled hat that still cuts a stick pattern.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, funk and studio work where stick definition matters
- Drummers wanting a darker hat than the A series
- Players who ride the closed hats for long stretches
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock and metal drummers wanting maximum volume and brightness
- Beginners on a first cymbal budget
- Anyone needing a washy, loose, sloshy 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 series
Zildjian's darker, lower-pitched line. Warmer and drier than the brighter A series at the same size.
Detail 03
Mastersound bottom
The hammered, machined bottom edge lets air escape, so the chick is tighter and less airlocked when you stomp them.
Detail 04
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom are matched and voiced to each other. You are not buying a single cymbal here.
Detail 05
$649.95 price
Professional tier. Priced above student and intermediate hats, which is where the hand-finishing goes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No hi-hat stand or clutch included — you need both to mount these
- 02Check your stand's clutch fits a standard center hole
- 03Break-in changes the tone slightly over the first months of playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between K and A hi-hats?
K is the darker, warmer, drier voice. A is brighter and more cutting. Same brand, different tonal character — K suits jazz and studio work, A suits loud stages.
02Does this come with both top and bottom cymbals?
Yes. Hi-hats are sold as a matched pair — a top and a bottom cymbal voiced together.
03What does Mastersound mean?
It refers to the machined, hammered edge on the bottom cymbal. It vents air on the close, tightening the chick and cutting down on airlock.
04Are these loud enough for rock?
They will hold up, but the K voice is darker and less cutting than a bright rock hat. For loud stages, a brighter hi-hat projects better.
