Best Budget Hi-Hat Cymbals
A good set of hi-hats can really help create a drummer’s unique sound. These versatile cymbals do more than help keep the rhythm; they help drummers define a song’s dynamics, accents, and overall mood. The fact that you need two cymbals to make a hi-hat doesn’t mean that a hi-hat purchase has to be twice as expensive. Drummers new to the instrument and those on a budget can find a good set of ‘hats that won’t require a second mortgage. We found the Best 5 Budget Hi-Hat Cymbals currently on the market. The street price of all these hi-hat sets is under $200, making them affordable options for all drummers.
Why it's best:
Sabian’s Xs20 series of cymbals are made from B20 Bronze, the alloy considered by many to be the ideal metal for cymbals. Cymbals made from this alloy are usually pretty expensive, but somehow Sabian found a way to make these B20 Xs20s affordable. Like the majority of ... read full review
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$189.00 - $189.00
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Musicians Friend $189.00
Cascio Interstate Music $189.00
Why it's a best pick:
Those looking for something a little different, a little tougher, will be sure to love the Paiste Black Alpha SK Sound Edge Hi-hats. These cymbals were designed alongside Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison, and feature a rich black ColorSound coating. That rippled bottom cymbal ...
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Musicians Friend $159.99
Why it's a best pick:
Zildjian’s ZHT Series of cymbals are made from Zildjian’s first-ever B12 alloy – a metal that is 88 percent copper and 12 percent tin – and Zildjian claims that these are the most musical sheet bronze cymbals the company has ever made. I’m not t...
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$159.95 - $159.95
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Musicians Friend $159.95
American Musical Supply $159.95
Why it's a best pick:
Meinl’s Classics series of cymbals are crafted from a B8 bronze alloy, a common alloy used in many entry-to-mid-level cymbal ranges. These are modern-sounding cymbals, and their 13-inch size makes them ideal for genres like pop and R&B. You can see that these Meinl...
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Musicians Friend $139.99
Why it's a best pick:
My first set of cymbals were Sabian B8 Pros, so I have a bit of a soft spot for these hi-hats. A shinier version of Sabian’s B8 line, the B8 Pro series of cymbals look and sound like a much more expensive cymbal. The B8 Pros are a “bright” cymbal (they are ...
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$139.00 - $139.00
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Musicians Friend $139.00
Cascio Interstate Music $139.00