Best Meinl 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl 14" hi-hat cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For All Genres For Standard Setup For Universal Use

BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zildjian Zultan Sabian Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Soundwave Hats

by Meinl

Jazz All Genres Rock

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most applications

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Wide selection of models available

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• Competition with other frequency ranges

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Soundwave HatsHi-HatSize: 14 "Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalMechanical high-tech...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581525

$417

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Meinl 14" Byzance Fast Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Fast Hi-Hat

by Meinl

Rock Universal Use Jazz

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most applications

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models available
• Industry standard for most applications

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• Competition with other frequency ranges

Meinl 14" Byzance Fast Hi-HatFast Hi-HatByzance SeriesSize: 14"Brilliant finishA very fine and clear sound...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 116380

$538

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Meinl 14" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH

by Meinl

Rock Pop All Genres

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Meinl 14" Byzance Foundry Reserve HHHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesB20 BronzeTraditional...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 456937

$637

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Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat

by Meinl

All Genres Rock Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most applications

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Wide selection of models available

✗ CONS

• May not excel in specific applications
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"Byzance SeriesDerek Roddy signature modelBrilliant...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 327647

$538

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Meinl 14" Equilibrium Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 14" Equilibrium Hi-Hat

by Meinl

Pop Standard Setup Universal Use

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Industry standard for most applications

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 14" Equilibrium Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsMatt Garstka Signature SeriesSize: 14"Vintage SeriesMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 469639

$527

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Meinl 14" Byzance Sand Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Sand Hi-Hat

by Meinl

Universal Use All Genres Jazz

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models available

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Industry standard for most applications

✗ CONS

• May require careful tuning for optimal sound
• May not excel in specific applications

Meinl 14" Byzance Sand Hi-Hat14" Hi-Hat cymbalByzance SeriesBenny Greb Signature hi-hatWith its sandblasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 248921

$560

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Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat

by Meinl

Universal Use Jazz Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models available

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models available
• Industry standard for most applications

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-HatMedium Thin Hi-HatSize: 14"Pure Alloy Custom SeriesThin TopMedium Thin...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 501501

$417

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Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium

by Meinl

Jazz Universal Use All Genres

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Industry standard for most applications

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat MediumHi-HatMeinl Classics series14" Hi-Hat MediumTraditional finishByzance cymbals...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 151061

$548

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Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Extra Dry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Extra Dry

by Meinl

Universal Use All Genres Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Wide selection of models available

✗ CONS

• May not excel in specific applications
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Extra DryHi-Hat CymbalsByzance seriesSize: 14"Extra dry natural finishMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 168712

$548

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Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Heavy - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Heavy

by Meinl

Standard Setup Pop Jazz

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models available

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
• Wide selection of models available

✗ CONS

• May not excel in specific applications
• May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Heavy14" Hi-HatTraditional versionByzance cymbals are handmade in TurkeyRefined and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 148550

$538

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Meinl 14" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat

by Meinl

Jazz Pop All Genres

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Wide selection of models available

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 14" Byzance Dark Hi-HatDark Hi-HatByzance seriesSize: 14"Dark (natural) finishVery controlleddry sound...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 221802

$494

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Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Benny Greb Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Benny Greb Hat

by Meinl

Standard Setup Rock All Genres

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most applications

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Competition with other frequency ranges

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Benny Greb HatHi-hat CymbalSize: 14"Pure Alloy SeriesBenny Greb Signature ModelTop made...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606872

$494

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Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat

by Meinl

Pop Universal Use All Genres

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• Competition with other frequency ranges

Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-HatTraditional thin hi-hatSize: 14"Byzance SeriesTraditional designUltra warm...

⭐ 4.4/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 223665

$538

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Meinl 14" Classics Custom Hi-Hat Po. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 14" Classics Custom Hi-Hat Po.

by Meinl

Universal Use Jazz Rock

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 require careful tuning for optimal sound

Meinl 14" Classics Custom Hi-Hat Po.Hi-HatSize: 14"Classics Custom SeriesPowerful hi-hatBrilliant...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 261666

$274

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Meinl 14"Byzance Medium HiHat Brill. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 14"Byzance Medium HiHat Brill.

by Meinl

Jazz Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Wide selection of models available

✗ CONS

• May require careful tuning for optimal sound
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 14"Byzance Medium Hi-Hat Brill.Hi-HatByzance seriesSize: 14"Medium strengthBrilliant FinishPerfect...

⭐ 4.4/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 221543

$538

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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.

Best Meinl 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals 2025

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Soundwave Hats

Meinl 14" Byzance Fast Hi-Hat

Meinl 14" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH

Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat

Meinl 14" Equilibrium Hi-Hat

Meinl 14" Byzance Sand Hi-Hat

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Extra Dry

Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Heavy

Meinl 14" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat

Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Benny Greb Hat

Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat

Meinl 14" Classics Custom Hi-Hat Po.

Meinl 14"Byzance Medium HiHat Brill.

How to Choose the Best 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 14" hi-hat cymbals?

How much should I spend on 14" hi-hat cymbals?

Are expensive 14" hi-hat cymbals worth the investment?

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