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Best Paiste 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals 2025

Premium Paiste 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
Paiste 14" Reflector Heavy Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Paiste 14" Reflector Heavy Hi-Hat

by Paiste
Jazz Rock Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste 14" Reflector Heavy Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbals, Signature Line Reflector Series, 14" Heavy full hi-hat

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 241625
$637
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Paiste 14" Rude Sound Edge Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Paiste 14" Rude Sound Edge Hi-Hat

by Paiste
Rock Universal Use Pop
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Paiste 14" Rude Sound Edge Hi-Hat14" Sound Edge Hi-HatBroadfullenergetic hi-hat...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 191496
$483
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Paiste 14" 602 Sound Edge Hi Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Paiste 14" 602 Sound Edge Hi Hat

by Paiste
Universal Use Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Paiste 14" 602 Sound Edge Hi HatHi-HatPaiste 602 series14" Sound Edge Hi-HatFast respondingassertive and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 264073
$692
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Paiste 14" Masters Dark Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Paiste 14" Masters Dark Hi-Hat

by Paiste
Universal Use Jazz All Genres
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Paiste 14" Masters Dark Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsMaster SeriesSize: 14"A softclosed sound with a smoky...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 334479
$637
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Paiste 14" Signature Power Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Paiste 14" Signature Power Hi-Hat

by Paiste
Pop Jazz All Genres
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection

Paiste 14" Signature Power Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Signature SeriesPower versionLoud soundDry and warm...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513143
$637
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Paiste 14" 602 Mod. Essentials Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Paiste 14" 602 Mod. Essentials Hi-Hat

by Paiste
Universal Use Standard Setup Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May not excel in specific applications

Paiste 14" 602 Mod. Essentials Hi-Hat14" Hi-Hat CymbalsModern Essentials seriesRegular finishCuSn20 bronze...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 312920
$703
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Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat

by Paiste
Jazz Pop Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges
  • • May not excel in specific applications

Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Strength: Heavy, Fast responding and assertive hi-hat...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483858
$659
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Paiste 14" 900 Series Heavy Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Paiste 14" 900 Series Heavy Hi-Hat

by Paiste
All Genres Jazz Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection

Paiste 14" 900 Series Heavy Hi-HatHeavy Hi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"900 SeriesMade from B8 bronze (2002)Full sound...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 407521
$259
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Paiste 14" 900 Color Heavy Hi-Hat BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Paiste 14" 900 Color Heavy Hi-Hat BK

by Paiste
Standard Setup Jazz Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Paiste 14" 900 Color Heavy Hi-Hat BKHeavy Hi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"900 Color Sound SeriesMade from B8 (2002)...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407554
$263
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Paiste 14" Giant Beat Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Paiste 14" Giant Beat Hi-Hat

by Paiste
Pop Rock Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Paiste 14" Giant Beat Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"Giant Beat SeriesMaterial: CuSn8 bronze (2002...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 354108
$472
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Paiste 14" 900 Color Sound Hi-Hat BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Paiste 14" 900 Color Sound Hi-Hat BK

by Paiste
Rock Standard Setup Pop
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste 14" 900 Color Sound Hi-Hat BKHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"900 Color Sound SeriesMade from B8 bronze...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407552
$263
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Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Rock H-H - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Rock H-H

by Paiste
All Genres Standard Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound

Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Rock H-HHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"Reflector RockPST8 seriesA fine and warm hi-hat...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 278872
$208
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Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Medium H-H - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Medium H-H

by Paiste
All Genres Standard Setup Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
  • • May not excel in specific applications

Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Medium H-HHi-Hat14" Reflector mediumPST8 seriesFinewarm and equipped with a deep...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 278869
$208
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Paiste Classic 14" Sound Edge HH Top - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Paiste Classic 14" Sound Edge HH Top

by Paiste
Standard Setup Universal Use All Genres
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection

Paiste Classic 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat, Upper Hi-Hat Cymbal, Diameter: 14", 2002 Classic series, SoundEdge

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 183950
$241
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Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Edge H-H - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Edge H-H

by Paiste
Rock Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste 14" PST8 Reflector Edge H-HHi-Hat14" Reflector Sound EdgePST8 SeriesBrightcutting and glassy hi-hat...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 278873
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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