Best 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 14" hi-hat cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" 61st Vintage Hi-Hat
All Genres
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Istanbul Mehmet 14" 61st Vintage Hi-Hat, 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal, With a dark, warm vintage sound, Based on the...
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4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311879
$461
#2
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat Samatya Series
Rock
All Genres
Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May not excel in specific applications
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat Samatya Series14" Hi-Hat CymbalsSamatya SeriesBrilliant finishA...
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312220
$428
#3
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4.4/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Medium Hi-Hat
Universal Use
Standard Setup
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Istanbul Agop 14" Traditional Medium Hi-HatMedium Hi-HatSize: 14"Traditional SeriesMaterial: B20...
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4.4/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 607448
$472
#4
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4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat MC Jazz Series
Jazz
Rock
Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most applications
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat MC Jazz SeriesHi Hat CymbalsDiameter: 14"MC Jazz Constantinople seriesA Hi Hat...
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4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311473
$428
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Nostalgia Hi-Hat
Universal Use
Rock
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most applications
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May not excel in specific applications
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Nostalgia Hi-Hat, 14" Nostalgia Hi-Hat, A deep and dark sound character, Full and musical...
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4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311478
$472
#6
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4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Tony Williams Hi-Hat
Standard Setup
Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Tony Williams Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"Model: Tony Williams TributeMade from B20...
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4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 410416
$736
#7
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4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH
All Genres
Pop
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HHHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"30th Anniversary modelMaterial: B20...
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4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581314
$637
#8
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4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Zildjian 14" K Custom Special Dry Hats
by
Zildjian
All Genres
Jazz
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Zildjian 14" K Custom Special Dry HatsHi-hat cymbalSize: 14"Natural finishDarkfunky sound with a short...
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4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 407268
$681
#9
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 14" K-Series Mastersound HH
by
Zildjian
Rock
Standard Setup
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May not excel in specific applications
Zildjian 14" K-Series Mastersound HH14" Master Sound Hi-Hat"Regular" finishWith the deepdark warm...
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 168665
$582
#10
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4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 14" K-Series Hi-Hat
by
Zildjian
All Genres
Standard Setup
Pop
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most applications
- • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Zildjian 14" K-Series Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsK Zildjian SeriesTraditional finishSize: 14"Hi-Hat consisting of...
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4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 158854
$545
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat Legend Dark Series
Universal Use
Pop
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Hi-Hat Legend Dark Series, Hi-Hat, Size: 14", Dry, defined sound with clear stick attack
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311716
$428
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 14" K-Custom Dark Hi-Hat
by
Zildjian
Jazz
All Genres
Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
Zildjian 14" K-Custom Dark Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsDiameter: 14"K-Custom darkRegular modelWarmmedium-tone soung...
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4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 147385
$681
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi-Hat
by
Sabian
Standard Setup
Pop
Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
Sabian 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsDiameter: 14 "BrilliantMedium-Heavy Top Cymbals and Heavy Bottom...
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4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 309729
$633
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Zildjian 14" A-Series Quick Beat Hi-Hat
by
Zildjian
Jazz
Rock
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
Zildjian 14" A-Series Quick Beat Hi-HatQuick Beat Hi-Hat CymbalsDiameter: 14"Regular...
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4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 124219
$488
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-Hat
Pop
Universal Use
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"30th Anniversary ModelMaterial: B20...
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569418
$659
How to Choose the Best 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 14" hi-hat cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
