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14 inch pair
The standard hi-hat size. Balances stick articulation with enough body to hold up under a band.
Product detailSKU #1273887990480
ZildjianMaster Sound Hi-Hat Cymbals 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Zildjian's Master Sound 14" hi-hats — a hammered, weighted bottom cymbal built for a tight, cutting chick. For drummers who need the hat heard in a loud band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live rock, funk and pop where the hat must cut
- Drummers who play a lot of closed, articulate hat patterns
- Players wanting a crisp, definite chick sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet jazz brush work needing a dark, washy hat
- Bedroom practice where volume is the enemy
- Drummers wanting loose, sloppy open-hat wash
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.
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Master Sound bottom
The weighted, rippled bottom cymbal pushes air out fast, so the chick is short and tight rather than trashy.
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Zildjian B20 bronze
Cast bronze gives a fuller, more complex tone than sheet-bronze hats, and holds its sound as it ages.
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Sold as a pair
Top and bottom are matched, so you don't need to source a companion cymbal.
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Around $520
Pro-tier pricing. This is a career hi-hat, not a first upgrade off a starter pack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hi-hat stand and clutch are not included
- 02The bottom cymbal is heavier — orientation matters, keep the rippled one down
- 03Tight, loud hats are unforgiving; sloppy foot technique shows
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What makes Master Sound different from regular hi-hats?
The bottom cymbal is weighted with a rippled edge. Air escapes faster when the hats close, producing a shorter, tighter, more defined chick than a standard pair.
02Are these loud enough for a rock band?
Yes. Cutting projection is the point of this model — they're built to be heard over guitars and drums without over-playing.
03Does this come with both cymbals?
Yes, top and bottom are sold together as a matched pair.
04Are these good for jazz?
Not the obvious pick. They're bright and tight. Jazz players usually want a darker, looser hat with more wash and stick response.
