Best 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals Under $800 2026
Affordable 14" hi-hat cymbals under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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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
#2
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569418
$659
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 14" Agop Signature Hi-Hat
Jazz
All Genres
Rock
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most applications
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
Istanbul Agop 14" Agop Signature Hi-HatHi-HatHand-hammeredSize: 14"Material: B20 bronzeDry stick stop with...
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4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 435663
$527
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 14" AAX Medium Hi-Hat
by
Sabian
Jazz
Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
- • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
Sabian 14" AAX Medium Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"AAX SeriesStrength: MediumBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...
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4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 465066
$611
#6
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 482835
$548
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian 14" HHX Evolution Hi-Hat
by
Sabian
Pop
Universal Use
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
Sabian 14" HHX Evolution Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsHHX Evolution SeriesSize: 14"Brilliant finishA bright and...
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 165364
$754
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 14" Signature SE Hi-Hat
by
Paiste
Jazz
All Genres
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Paiste 14" Signature SE Hi-HatSoundEdge Hi-Hat CymbalsDiameter: 14"Signature lineBrightfullwarm and powerful...
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4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 100790
$637
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-Hat
by
Sabian
Universal Use
Standard Setup
Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"Material: B-20 BronzeHigh impact hammeredTraditional...
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4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577380
$516
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 13,25" K-Custom Hybrid HiHat
by
Zildjian
Pop
Standard Setup
Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✗ CONS
- • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
- • May not excel in specific applications
Zildjian 13.25" K-Custom Hybrid Hi-HatHybrid Hi-Hat CymbalSize: 13.25"Brilliant finish on the inner-facing...
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4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 198791
$593
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian 14" HHX Legacy Hi-Hat
by
Sabian
Jazz
Universal Use
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most applications
- • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
- • Competition with other frequency ranges
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Sabian 14" HHX Legacy Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbals, Dave Weckl signature, Diameter: 14", Legacy series with deeper,...
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 193442
$754
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats
by
Zildjian
Pop
Standard Setup
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in specific applications
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat HatsHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14 1/8"K-SeriesTraditional FinishHi-Hat cymbal based on...
⭐
4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 569400
$659
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat
by
Zildjian
Jazz
Pop
Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ 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
Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-HatHi-HatDiameter: 14"Brightpowerful and rich hi-hat soundBrilliant finish...
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4.9/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588905
$637
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
