The Sabian HHX Evolution 14 inch Hi Hats are expertly crafted cymbals with a complex tonal character that is normally limited to electronic drums. The combination of the bright sound of the top cymbal and the darker tone of the bottom can create rich harmonies. This can give these hats the responsiveness of drum heads and the rich tonal qualities found in larger, heavier ride cymbals. The modern dark sound can cut through electric guitars and bass to ensure that your playing is always heard on stage. The response range can allow it to fit in with the rest of the kit through microphones in the recording studio.The legendary jazz fusion drummer Dave Weckl worked with Sabian in the design process for the HHX Evolution series of Sabian cymbals. The hats pair a darker toned bottom cymbal with a brighter top cymbal to pack the power of a crash. The bottom cymbal employs a custom hammering process that can achieve a unique cutting tone that still retains its rich, dark qualities. The range created by this pairing model can make the cymbals well suited for all music styles and snare drums. Whether you're playing percussion heavy Latin rhythms or heavier vintage style drums, the HHX Evolution series can liven up many drum sets.These HHX hats from Sabian are designed to provide a sound that cuts through the guitars without overpowering the band. The careful crafting used in this series can allow the sound to project without adding the weight of heavier projection cymbals. This means you will not need to change out hardware or hi hat stands to support the additional weight and response to make the hats cut through. The hammering process means each hi hat pair can have a unique tonal character while still achieving the modern dark harmonies that you desire.The hand hammering process used in the crafting of Sabian cymbals can enhance the natural tones of the Sabian B20 bronze. The material blend of copper, tin, and silver are tempered by way of a proprietary process that adds strength while it adds depth to the overtones. The artisans responsible for the hand hammering process vary in technique, which creates a natural variation between individual cymbal sets. The same techniques are used in these hi hats to achieve a ride like wash along with the punch of a crash. Whether played with the pedal or wide open, the tonal characteristics and variability of these accessories can add new qualities to any style of drumming, and they can help artists to create a truly unique sound.These hats can offer a remarkably sharp stick response and attack for both quick and heavier, splashier drum playing. Even the lightest tap can offer a well projected and glassy sounding click that cuts and accents for subtle technical sticking. When played wide open, the bright and dark tones can project and cut through loud rock music without overpowering the band. The range of voices offered through technical playing can add more to a drum set than any number of percussion accessories. This can be credited to the marriage of the long proven crafting process of Sabian and the design and experience of artisan Dave Weckl.