Best Paiste 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals 2026
Premium Paiste 14" hi-hat cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 312920
$703
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
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...
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4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 191496
$483
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 14" 900 Series SE Hi-Hat
by
Paiste
Standard Setup
Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Paiste 14" 900 Series SE Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"900 SeriesSound Edge - bottom cymbal features a wavy...
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407516
$259
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 14" 900 Colour Sound HH PRP
by
Paiste
Rock
Pop
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Paiste 14" 900 Colour Sound HH PRPHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"900 Colour Sound SeriesAlloy: CuSn8 bronzeFull sound...
⭐
5.0/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588299
$274
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 14" SE Bottom
by
Paiste
Pop
Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
- • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May not excel in specific applications
Paiste 2002 Classic 14" SE Bottom, 14" Hi-Hat Sound Edge, Waved bottom hi-hat cymbal
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 225419
$241
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste PST7 14" Hi-Hat
by
Paiste
Standard Setup
Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models available
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
Paiste PST7 14" Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"PST7 seriesTraditional sound and lookMaterial: Bronze...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 336037
$193
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste PST5 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat '14
by
Paiste
Universal Use
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most applications
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Paiste PST5 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat 14"Sound Edge Hi-Hat CymbalsSize: 14"From the new series...
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 335980
$164
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.
