Best Meinl 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals 2026
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Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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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...
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4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606872
$494
#2
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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...
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4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 469639
$527
#3
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 327647
$538
#4
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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...
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4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 221543
$538
#5
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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...
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 221802
$494
#6
⭐
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...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 116380
$538
#7
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 151061
$548
#8
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 501501
$417
#9
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5.0/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 14" Byzance Heavy H. Hi-Hat
by
Meinl
Rock
Standard Setup
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
Meinl 14" Byzance Heavy H. Hi-HatHi-hat CymbalSize: 14"Byzance seriesBrilliant finishVery assertiveloud...
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5.0/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 428642
$527
#10
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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...
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4.4/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 223665
$538
#11
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 14" Classics Cust. Dual Hi-Hat
by
Meinl
All Genres
Standard Setup
Pop
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Meinl 14" Classics Cust. Dual Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Material: B-12 BronzeFinish: Dark / BrilliantWarm...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 528037
$307
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 14" Byzance Dual Hi-Hat
by
Meinl
All Genres
Universal Use
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Meinl 14" Byzance Dual Hi-HatDual Hi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Extra Dry (natural) and Brilliant FinishExciting...
⭐
4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 482835
$548
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 14" Classics Custom Hi-Hat Me.
by
Meinl
All Genres
Pop
Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
Meinl 14" Classics Custom Hi-Hat Me.Hi-HatDiameter: 14"Classics Custom seriesMedium hi-hatBrilliant...
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4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 261665
$274
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Pure Alloy 14" Medium Hi-Hat
by
Meinl
All Genres
Pop
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Meinl Pure Alloy 14" Medium Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsMediumSize: 14"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalFully...
⭐
5.0/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 405803
$395
#15
⭐
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
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.
