[MaximusDukusErectus]

High hats.....I have a 16" AAX CRASH that we love and we are upgrading snare/hats.Went to the "SABIAN" site and would really enjoy working input.What does a 14" do over a 13"?And I always look at price and feel there is something special about the HHX series....but AAX is somewhat cheaper.....I need anything for lower"recording"volume...no need for Volume and blast.

[butter]

The 13" hats will be higher pitched than the 14" ones, as the 14" will be higher than 15".
As always, try before you buy and let your ears decide.

[Bo Eder]

Hammering methods are different for the AAX and the HHX lines, and this allows them to sound a little different from each other. Your ears must decide what you like. I like the hammered sound for my ride, but I like the machine hammering for my crashes and hats. They charge a little more when a human actually hammers a cymbal.

[MaximusDukusErectus]

Thanx gentleman for the intell.....how ya doing Butter?Did ya ever make that move on a new kit?And yes I will one day soon..lol...I know I am dragging my arse...post some pics of the lime green rat fink kit!lol

[Paulo]

I would use AAX for studio work. They are a little thinner than the HHX's and have a bit 'crisper' sound to them. Anything in the HH line is a little thicker and 'darker' in tone. Not like you could go wrong with either, but you asked..

[butter]

No new kit yet... still looking, but getting closer. I will have made a decision by August or September probably. I'll post tons of pics

[MaximusDukusErectus]

Originally Posted by butter

No new kit yet... still looking, but getting closer. I will have made a decision by August or September probably. I'll post tons of pics

BUDDY.....I could not have hung in there as long as you have waited for a new kit,I know it will be a sweet one and am curious to which one you will go with.I think I will stick with the AAX line of cymbals,and most likely will go with the 14" hats