4.0 out of 5 stars
Versatile, musical - they GROOVE!, July 21, 2011
This review is from: Sabian 13 Inch HHX Groove Hats (Electronics)
I've owned a million cymbals it seem in the past 25 years including some of the industry standard, go-to hats. 14 Regular K's, 13" K/Z, some old 15" Ufips, New Beats, Z Customs, Paiste Signature Dark Crisps and even a Sabian HH Fusion set. But these groove hats really have a special sound - I don't find them to be quiet at all. In fact, they're a great replacement for the K/Z's I had at one time and I've used them so far on rock and blues gigs - no problem. Mine are the natural finish - which I think brings a little more of that crunchy "bite" sound when playing closed. The foot splash is a little clangy and the chick is where some might think it's thin. But I haven't played too many 13"s that sound like 14's with a mid range chick sound. Overall I'm very pleased and I certainly liked these hands above the Evolutions or any of the other AAX/AA series I demoed. They are a bit pricey so stay on the lookout for a deal...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I love these hi-hats!, December 10, 2004
This review is from: Sabian 13 Inch HHX Groove Hats (Electronics)
They sound great at low volumes as well as louder situations. They also have a bit of a retro thing going on. They may be too thin for many though - and not as responsive for quick stick-work.
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