SABIAN 13" SBR Hi-Hat Cymbals

I admit I did not expect too much out of these little guys, being that they are so cheap, but, I must say, I am rather impressed! the click, or "chick" :) if you will, is sound and worthwhile for most functional contexts (likely for all, it is lovely). The sound when the hats are open is remarkable. Overall, I'm happy that I was able to get very good hats for such a cheap price! would recommend for any budget drummer.

I used only one suspended cymbal struck with a felt mallet in combination with the piano in a piece by George Crumb. Its complex overtones with a reasonably long decay created just the right spooky, sinister effect. It is a solid heavy cymbal which is sold as a pair. Excellent value for the modest price of $65.

this is the first i've heard of this line from sabian. i have yet to put em on my kit at church, but just from stick tests, they sound clear, bright, higher pitch than 14s ( which is why i bought them ). one or two of the reviews stated they sound dull; perhaps those people received duds, because mine ring out quite well, & that's just being lightly played with a pair of lightweight wooden tipped sticks. can't wait to get my 727 nylon tips on them.good job, sabian; keep them cheap.

I bought a drum kit to give my daughter for Christmas. The hi-hats that came with it were terrible, so I ordered these to replace them. It's great for the price and meets the need very well. she definitely lives playing it.

I am not satisfied with the overall sound of the hi-hats. It has a dull hollow sound when tightened and a dull open sound. I bought them for the use of playing gospel music in church. They suffice when music is being played, giving a crisp sound. But when played singular the leave an ugly resonance. They sound better with thick wood sticks, I prefer nylon and this increases that dull resonant sound.

Love the sound and the balance. Can’t beat it for the price.

Great, if your expectations are realistic. I bought this as a birthday present for my 4/5 year old son who plays drums. This, along with a PDP hi-hat stand, is the perfect hi-hat for his mini drum set. This replaces the awful "child's" hi-hat that came with his drumset, so this is a HUGE step up. They would probably be too dark for a full size setup, and for someone who plays out in clubs or other live settings, but they're perfect for me and my son.

These have a pretty tinny sound, but for the price, they work just fine. I'm positive that Sabian usually ships in a box, but these arrived in just a shoddy amazon shipping bag. Rip offs? Not really. You get what you pay for - they do the job for home practice for now!