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Best 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals Under $800 2025

Affordable 14" hi-hat cymbals under $800 - great value without compromising quality

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
Zildjian 14" K-Series Mastersound HH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Zildjian 14" K-Series Mastersound HH

by Zildjian
Rock Standard Setup All Genres
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 not excel in specific applications

Zildjian 14" K-Series Mastersound HH14" Master Sound Hi-Hat"Regular" finishWith the deepdark warm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 168665
$582
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Zildjian 14" K Sweet Hats - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Zildjian 14" K Sweet Hats

by Zildjian
All Genres Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Zildjian 14" K Sweet HatsHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"K-SeriesDark and fast responding cymbal"Random...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 456107
$548
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Sabian 14" HHX Legacy Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
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Sabian 14" AAX Thin Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sabian 14" AAX Thin Hi-Hat

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

Sabian 14" AAX Thin Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalSize: 14"AAX SeriesThickness: ThinBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 465053
$633
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Zildjian 13,25" K-Custom Hybrid HiHat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 198791
$593
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Meinl 14" Byzance Hi-Hat Extra Dry - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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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Sabian 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sabian 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi-Hat

by Sabian
Standard Setup Pop Universal Use
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel in specific applications
  • • Competition with other frequency ranges

Sabian 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsDiameter: 14 "BrilliantMedium-Heavy Top Cymbals and Heavy Bottom...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 309729
$633
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Zildjian 14" K-Series Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Zildjian 14" K-Series Hi-Hat

by Zildjian
All Genres Standard Setup Pop
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection

Zildjian 14" K-Series Hi-HatHi-Hat CymbalsK Zildjian SeriesTraditional finishSize: 14"Hi-Hat consisting of...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 158854
$545
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Istanbul Agop 14" Mel Lewis Sign. Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Istanbul Agop 14" Mel Lewis Sign. Hi-Hat

by Istanbul Agop
Pop Universal Use Rock
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile hi-hat size
✓ PROS
  • • Wide selection of models available
  • • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Istanbul Agop 14" Mel Lewis Sign. Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbals, Size: 14", Mel Lewis Signature Model, Classic warm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 382969
$527
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Sabian 14" Paragon Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Sabian 14" Paragon Hi-Hat

by Sabian
Rock Jazz All Genres
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models available
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for most applications
  • • Wide selection of models available
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May lack character of specialty sizes

Sabian 14" Paragon Hi-Hat14" Hi-hat CymbalsNatural finishNeil Peart signature cymbalParagon SeriesMade by...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 173149
$659
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Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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" Byzance Jazz Hi-Hat Thin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Meinl 14" Byzance Jazz Hi-Hat Thin

by Meinl
All Genres Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • May require careful tuning for optimal sound
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 14" Byzance Jazz Hi-Hat ThinHi-Hat CymbalByzance seriesSize: 14"Jazz / Thin versionByzance cymbals are...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 221657
$527
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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Tony Williams Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Tony Williams Hi-Hat

by Istanbul Mehmet
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 410416
$736
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Sabian 14" HHX Click Hats - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sabian 14" HHX Click Hats

by Sabian
All Genres Jazz Pop
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most applications
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of all characteristics
  • • Industry standard for most applications
✗ CONS
  • • Can sound generic without careful selection
  • • May not excel in specific applications

Sabian 14" HHX Click HatsHi-HatsNaturalB20 alloyHHX cymbals unite the warmdark tone of the HH series with the...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 291752
$725
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Sabian 14" HHX Evolution Hi-Hat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
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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.

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