Zildjian
Zildjian K Sweet HiHats 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
Zildjian K Sweet 14" hi-hat: thin top, heavy bottom and raw bells for a dark sound, a solid chick and a full wash.
The K Sweet HiHats 14" is a dark, sweet hi-hat pair: a thin top over a heavy bottom, with unlathed bells. From the pedal, a solid chick; open, a full wash.
What sets it apart
- Thin top, heavy bottom
- Unlathed bells, extensive K hammering
- Brightness, definition and sustain all at 7
- 14" size, the most common
The Sweet collection
Zildjian presents the K Sweet collection as a new direction for the K family: dark, sweet and responsive colours. On the hi-hat, that means a strong weight contrast between top and bottom, and bells left raw, with no lathing.
The 14" in numbers
Sound Lab rates the 14" pair 7 for brightness, 2 for dryness, 7 for definition and 7 for sustain. The 15" version is a step darker (6 across the board). The 14" remains the most versatile size, easy to fit on any kit.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14" |
|---|---|
| Family | K, Sweet collection |
| Weight | Thin top, heavy bottom |
| Bells | Unlathed |
| Brightness | 7/10 |
| Dryness | 2/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 7/10 |
| Reference | K0720 |
What it's for
- Jazz, fusion and acoustic pop
- Studio work, for a dark hi-hat that does not over-cut
- Drummers who want a solid chick and a full wash
Compared with other manufacturers
For dark 14" hi-hats, here is what other makers offer:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Sweet HiHats | 14" | Dark and sweet |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Hi-Hat | 14" | Dark, soft, layered |
| Paiste | Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I | 14" | Rich, with a definite dark side |
| Paiste | Signature Traditionals Medium Light Hi-Hat | 14" | Dark, dry, woody |
| Dream | Bliss Hi-Hats | 14" | Dark warmth |
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the 14" K Sweet for?
- Drummers who want a dark but responsive hi-hat with a firm chick: jazz, fusion, pop, studio work.
- K Sweet or A Custom?
- Two opposite directions. A Customs are bright and glassy; K Sweets are dark and sweet, with K hammering.
- Are K cymbals hand hammered?
- Zildjian explains that its hammering is now done by machine, in a random pattern for K cymbals, which gives a darker sound with more overtones.
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