Zildjian K Light HiHats 15" Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
The K Light HiHats 15" is a pair of hi-hat cymbals, thinner and lower than a classic K hi-hat, with a broad wash when played open. At 15", it offers volume and a "sloshy" feel, that slightly wet sound of hi-hats played half open.
What sets it apart
- Lower than traditional K HiHats
- Thinner, with a broader range of colours
- More volume and wash at 15"
- Medium-thin top, medium bottom
Choosing how dark to go
Zildjian offers the K Light HiHats in 14", 15" and 16", and frames that choice as a way to set how dark you want to get: the bigger the pair, the darker and broader. The 15" is an interesting middle ground. On the Sound Lab, it rates 7 for definition, against 4 for the 14" and 6 for the 16": the most precise of the three under the stick.
The "sloshy" sound
With the foot slightly relaxed, the two cymbals rub together and produce a thick, continuous wash that fills the space without marking every beat. The larger K Light sizes emphasize this effect, which Zildjian highlights for the 15" and 16" models.
Specifications
| Diameter | 15" |
|---|---|
| Contents | Pair (top and bottom) |
| Weight | Medium-thin top, medium bottom |
| Series | K Zildjian |
| Brightness | 5/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 5/10 |
What it's for
- A dark, broad hi-hat for rock and blues
- Half-open grooves with a "sloshy" sound
- Jazz, when you want a softer pair than a 14"
Compared with other manufacturers
These 15" pairs from other makers also go for a dark, broad sound:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Light HiHats | 15" | Low, thin, broad |
| Paiste | Masters Thin Hi-Hat | 15" | Light, dark, medium sustain |
| Sabian | HHX Legacy Hats | 15" | Medium-thin top, medium-heavy bottom |
| Dream | Bliss Hi-Hats | 15" | Dark warmth, solid chick |
Frequently asked questions
- K Light HiHats 14", 15" or 16"?
- The 14" is the most discreet (definition 4, sustain 3); the 16" the broadest. The 15" is the most defined of the three (7) and keeps good volume: the most versatile.
- What size hi-hats should you get?
- 14" remains the standard. A 13" is more precise and higher; a 15" or 16" louder, lower and broader. Choose according to your band's volume and the sound you're after.
- K Light HiHats or K HiHats?
- According to Zildjian, the K Light is lower and thinner than the traditional K HiHats, with a broader range of colours. The K HiHats gives a firmer "chick"; the K Light, more breath.
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