Is this a complete hi-hat pair or do I need to buy more?

This is a top cymbal only; you will need to purchase a matching bottom cymbal separately to complete a hi-hat pair. SABIAN offers complementary bottom cymbals in the HHX Click series.

What genres and playing styles is this cymbal best suited for?

The HHX Click Hat Top excels in jazz, funk, progressive, and studio session work where articulation and precision are priorities. It is not recommended for folk or country styles, which typically call for warmer, more open hi-hat voicings.

What makes this cymbal's sound distinctive?

Its electronic click-track quality comes from a combination of B20 bronze, AA high-profile shaping, and a dual-hammering pattern (HH and HHX) with fully lathed bottoms and partially lathed tops. This construction creates a dark, modern tone with pronounced articulation and excellent stick definition at any volume.

How durable is this cymbal and what warranty comes with it?

At 923 grams, this is a medium-weight cymbal that balances responsiveness with durability for regular gigging and studio use. SABIAN backs it with a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

How does this compare to other 14" hi-hat options?

The HHX Click Top offers a darker, more electronic click-track character compared to the Zildjian K Light Hi-Hat, Paiste PST X Hi-Hat, and Meinl Byzance Medium Hi-Hat, making it the choice when maximum articulation and modern clarity are required.

SABIAN 14" HHX Click Hat Top

The HHX Click Hat Top captures crisp, articulate hi-hat articulation with excellent stick definition and control in the studio or live setting. This cymbal produces a distinctive electronic click-track quality that cuts through dense mixes at any volume, making it a dependable choice for recording sessions where precision and clarity define your drum sound.

Tone & Character

Built with B20 bronze and shaped in the AA high-profile form, the HHX Click Hat Top generates a dark, modern sound with pronounced articulation. The combination of HH and HHX hammering with fully lathed bottoms and partially lathed tops produces the signature electronic click-track quality that defines this cymbal's identity.

Construction & Specifications

At 923 grams, this medium-weight top cymbal balances responsiveness with durability for session work and multi-take recording scenarios. Note that this is a single top cymbal; a complete hi-hat pair requires a matching bottom cymbal. The cymbal is protected by SABIAN's two-year warranty.

Key Features

14" diameter
923-gram weight (medium class)
B20 bronze construction
AA high-profile shape
HH and HHX hammering patterns
Fully lathed bottoms, partially lathed tops
Dark, modern sonic character
Electronic click-track tone quality
Enhanced control and articulation
Two-year SABIAN warranty
Top cymbal only (bottom sold separately)

The HHX Click Hat Top delivers the precision articulation and electronic clarity that earned it recognition as a 2012 Players' Choice model, making it an excellent foundation for polished, punchy drum recordings.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	14"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats