SABIAN 13" HHX Evolution Top Brilliant Finish
Description
SABIAN 13" HHX Evolution Hi-Hats, Brilliant Finish
The SABIAN 13" HHX Evolution Hi-Hats capture touch-sensitive response with glassy, shimmering clarity that cuts through dense arrangements and complex sticking patterns during recording and live playback. These cymbals produce a dark, simmering Modern tone with an agitated bite—a sonic character that sits distinctly apart from conventional hi-hat designs. The medium-weight top paired with a heavy bottom cymbal creates a balanced feel that responds to dynamics across the full range of playing intensities, translating every nuance into the mix.
Recording Tone & Presence
Built on SABIAN's innovative HHX Tone Projection design, this pair delivers simmering heat and musical dirt that cuts through all mix levels. The combination of the B20 Bronze alloy and hand-hammered construction yields a Modern Dark tone with the clarity and presence needed to sit clearly in any stereo field or ensemble context—essential for hi-hat articulation in studio work.
Construction & Materials
Hand-hammered from B20 Bronze (80% copper, 20% tin), these cymbals feature a brilliant glossy finish that enhances their visual appeal while maintaining acoustic integrity. The medium-weight top (794g) paired with the heavy-weight bottom (1159g) creates the ideal mass distribution for responsive yet controlled hi-hat interaction, enabling consistent tracking across multiple takes and overdubs.
Key Features
- 13" diameter hi-hat pair
- B20 Bronze alloy (80% copper, 20% tin)
- Hand-hammered construction
- Brilliant (glossy) finish
- Medium-weight top cymbal: 794 grams
- Heavy-weight bottom cymbal: 1159 grams
- HHX Tone Projection design for enhanced clarity and presence
- Glassy, shimmering response with dark, simmering undertone
- Touch-sensitive at all dynamic levels
- SABIAN Two-Year Warranty included
The HHX Evolution pair delivers the modern dark character and tonal projection that distinguish SABIAN's flagship hi-hat series, backed by SABIAN's Two-Year Warranty.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 13" |
| Cymbal Type | Hi-Hats |
Reviews
At a Glance
These 13" hi-hats offer dark, simmering tone with glassy clarity and touch-sensitive response ideal for tracking rock, metal, and hard rock sessions where aggressive articulation and modern character matter. Hand-hammered B20 Bronze construction with optimized weight distribution (medium top, heavy bottom) ensures balanced cymbal interaction and studio-ready projection across all dynamic levels. The brilliant finish and HHX design deliver the presence and presence needed to sit distinctly in dense mixes.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles are these cymbals best suited for?
The HHX Evolution pair excels in rock, metal, hard rock, and live performance contexts. They're engineered for intermediate to professional drummers and are not recommended for jazz or folk applications, where their dark, agitated character and modern tone would be less appropriate.
How do the weight and construction affect playability and tone?
The medium-weight top cymbal (794g) paired with a heavy-weight bottom (1159g) creates balanced feel and responsive dynamics across all playing intensities. Hand-hammered B20 Bronze (80% copper, 20% tin) with HHX Tone Projection design delivers glassy, shimmering clarity with a dark, simmering undertone and agitated bite.
Will these cymbals cut through in a live band or studio ensemble?
Yes. The HHX Tone Projection design and brilliant finish enhance clarity and presence at all volumes, ensuring these cymbals project and be heard in busy sticking patterns and dense mixes without losing their modern dark character.
How touch-sensitive are these hi-hats across different playing dynamics?
The HHX Evolution pair is touch-sensitive at all dynamic levels, responding to both light and aggressive playing while maintaining controlled interaction between the top and bottom cymbals thanks to the optimized weight distribution.
What warranty and finish details come with this pair?
The cymbals feature a brilliant (glossy) finish that enhances visual appeal while maintaining acoustic integrity, and are backed by SABIAN's Two-Year Warranty.