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Zultan 14" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter

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Hi-Hat

  • Size: 14"
  • Medium
  • Dark Matter Line
  • Dark hi-hat cymbals
  • A dark and warm sound character with a wide dynamic range and fine overtone structure
  • Defined stick attack
Available since November 2013
Item number 326503
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Hand Hammered Yes
Finish Regular, Traditional
Alloy B20 Bronze
£151
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Extravagant patina

The versatile cymbals from Zultan's Dark Matter series are manually hammered into shape by experienced cymbal smiths in the company's Turkish workshops. Cast by hand from a high-quality B20 alloy, the cymbals owe their extraordinary appearance to an elaborate surface treatment in which the cymbals are immersed in a special liquid and afterwards polished with added bronze fragments. The 14" Hi-Hat Medium is just one of many other individual cymbals that are also available as preconfigured sets as part of the Dark Matter series.

Zultan 14" Medium Dark Matter Hi-Hat cymbals

Universal and explosive

"Dark" not only describes the look, but also the sonic character of this series. The combination of some respectable explosiveness and a good helping of clarity creates a universally applicable sound which, together with the appealing look, underlines the craftsmanship of these cymbals. As each cymbal is handmade and therefore unique, minimal sound variations among several cymbals of the same type are completely normal. The 14" Hi-Hat Medium delivers a sharp and cutting sound, which makes a convincing case even in louder environments.

Convincing sound at a fair price

Thanks to their unbeatable price-performance ratio, clean workmanship, and good sound, the cymbals of the Zultan Dark Matter series are interesting for ambitious beginners as well as for professionals who want to supplement their existing set with convincingly handcrafted cymbals. The 14" Hi-Hat Medium is testament to quality thanks to its high degree of aesthetic appeal and impressive sound quality and, as a result of its diversity, is suitable for many different styles such as Rock, Pop, Urban, and Funk.

Zultan logo no the 14" Medium Dark Matter Hi-Hat cymbal

About Zultan

To provide traditional craftsmanship at a fair price has been the guiding principle of Zultan ever since it was founded in 2000. The firm’s practice of selling directly to the end customer makes it possible to offer very customer-friendly prices. Nevertheless, the production process for Zultan’s trademark cymbals, which are made mainly in Turkey, is of the highest quality, a fact which has ensured they have also been a fixture in the Thomann range since 2011. The nearly 250 Zultan products cover several cymbal series, catering for all sectors of the music market. Zultan also offers accessories such as bags and drumsticks. Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and manufacturing expertise, Zultan really does offer uncompromising quality at a reasonable price.

Zultan 14" Medium Dark Matter Hi-Hat cymbal made in Turkey

Real all-rounders with amazing value for money

Users who are looking for cymbals that will deliver a high-quality sound at an attractive price should definitely take a closer look at Zultan's Dark Matter series. In terms of sound, the cymbals in this series can be used universally and for this very reason are suitable for a wide variety of genres. It doesn't matter whether the user opts for the 14" Hi-Hat Medium or a different cymbal from this series: The wide range of different cymbal types, each available in different sizes and preconfigured sets, guarantees a large selection that has something for everyone. The convincing quality also promises a highly enjoyable playing experience that will continue for years to come.

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not as good as i had hoped...
ajdhanjal 24.10.2020
i'm not too impressed with these unfortunately, this is probably a taste thing for me.

Firstly, these are very heavy for 14" hats, and they sound quite weak in their attack and tone.

It has a bit of a cheap feel and sound to it, but i guess that comes with the price. I will say though that they look magnificent!

For dark hi hats they sound more akin to the old zildjian ZBT hats, albeit a tad darker than those. but still, not as dark as i had hoped.

just not my cup of tea, but this doesn't reflect poorly on zultan, it's just my opinion and they aren't for me.
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Heavy and Loud
Staneque 03.05.2024
These sound decent and look good, but keep in mind they are quite heavy and loud (1128 grams on top and 1390 grams on the bottom in my case). I wish I had known this before purchasing them, as they were my first pair of hi-hats, and this information wasn't clear from any descriptions or online demos I could find.

I have since switched to much lighter hi-hats that suit my purposes better. However, if you're looking for heavy and loud hats that cut well through the mix, these might be exactly what you want.
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Perfekt für meine Zwecke
LukasB. 12.10.2020
Ich habe seit Ewigkeiten eine Zildjan K HiHat in 13" bespielt (im Wesentlichen für Stoner-Rock). Die war schon nicht schlecht - aber insgesamt war sie mir einfach etwas zu dumpf, da war nichts Spritziges zu hören... Kurz und gut: Ich wollte was Neues!

Dafür habe ich diverse HiHats im Laden gegeneinander verglichen und die Zultan 14" HiHat Medium Dark Matter hat den Vergleich gewonnen. Wie immer ist die Bewertung des Klanges schwierig, da hier viel persönliches Empfinden mitspielt.

Die Dark Matter HiHat hat einen insgesamt eher dunklen Ton, klingt aber selbst kräftig zugetreten nicht dumpf oder mulmig, sondern bringt immer genügend Klirren mit. Generell bringt sie genügend Höhen mit, ohne im Gesamtklang zu hohe Frequenzen zu besetzen. Damit setzt sie sich im Mix definitiv besser durch, ohne dabei zu auffällig zu sein (weder tonal noch von der Lautstärke her). Gut gefallen hat mir außerdem, dass man mit der richtigen Feinjustage per Fuß wirklich schönes, lang anhaltendes Zischeln hinbekommt - und das wirklich gut variieren kann.

Negativ finde ich lediglich, dass die HiHat, mit der Spitze des Sticks gespielt, über den gesamten Radius angespielt ziemlich identische Sounds von sich gibt. In dem Bereich waren andere HiHats deutlich besser.
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degobi666 09.01.2020
c'est le second que je possède, le premier s'est fendu après une 50/60 concerts + les répètes
j'y suis retourné pensant que c'était peut-être un défaut de fabrication, le second approche la quarantaine de concerts
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