What does the reduced-size bell design do for my playing?

The reduced-size bell keeps the cymbal profile more compact, making the hats quicker to respond while maintaining a solid, controlled foot feel. This design is especially useful for fast playing styles and studio work where precision and articulate pedal control are priorities.

Are these hats suitable for heavy metal or thrash?

No—the AAX Medium Hats are voiced for jazz, rock, and contemporary styles that benefit from crispy articulation and harmonic complexity. Their brighter, more nuanced character is not optimized for the heavier, darker tones and maximum cut required in thrash and heavy metal.

What is the weight difference between the top and bottom hat?

The top cymbal weighs 1027 grams and the bottom weighs 1287 grams. This medium classification creates a thinner-sounding pairing that responds quickly and works well for recording sessions and fast playing.

How does the larger, rounder peen affect the sound?

The larger, rounder peen creates a more visible and complex surface hammering pattern, which introduces additional harmonic complexity and brightens the overall frequency response while maintaining nuanced lows and subtle darkness.

What material are these made from and what finish do they have?

The hats are cast from B20 bronze—a copper, tin, and silver alloy—and shaped using SABIAN's dual-lathing process. They come in a brilliant finish and are designed to generate a wider frequency band with crisp articulation.

SABIAN 14" AAX Medium Hat Top

The 14" AAX Medium Hats deliver a crispy, versatile response with a solid foot and thinner weight that sits exceptionally well in studio and stage applications. The reduced-size bell and distinctive hammering pattern produce a complex tonal character—brighter highs paired with more nuanced lows—that blends seamlessly into contemporary drum sounds. This pairing represents a refined approach to hi-hat design, engineered for drummers seeking faster, more articulate cymbals without sacrificing frequency complexity.

Tone & Character

Built from B20 Bronze using SABIAN's dual-lathing process, these hats generate a wider frequency band with crisp articulation and subtle darkness. The distinctive larger, rounder peen creates more visible and complex surface hammering, introducing additional harmonic complexity while brightening the overall frequency response. In a mix, this translates to clear hi-hat definition that cuts through without harshness, capturing articulate transients that remain tight even during compressed playback.

Recording & Studio Application

The Medium weight classification (top: 1027g, bottom: 1287g) creates a thinner-sounding pairing ideal for recording work and fast playing styles. The reduced-size bell design keeps the cymbal profile compact while maintaining the solid foot response essential for controlled pedal feel. This balanced weight distribution allows precise microphone placement and produces minimal bleed into adjacent drum mics, making these hats a practical choice for multi-track drum recording and tight session work.

Key Features

Size: 14" Hi-hat (pair)
Material: B20 Bronze (copper, tin, and silver alloy)
Weight Classification: Medium
Top Weight: 1027 grams
Bottom Weight: 1287 grams
Design: Reduced-size bell
Hammering Style: Larger, rounder peen
Dual-lathing process for enhanced complexity
Brilliant finish
Versatile response across studio and stage environments

The AAX Medium Hats deliver the tonal sophistication and playability demanded by contemporary drummers, protected by SABIAN's two-year warranty.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	14"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada