Crisp dry hi-hat sound. Rich vintage character for your kit. The Sabian XSR 15 Monarch hi-hats are ideal if thats what youre looking for. Articulation can be heard at all levels with clear stick definition and a crisp metallic tone. The dynamic response is perfect for accenting your hi-hat rolls and linear grooves as every stroke is crisp and dry. This makes the XSR Monarch hi-hats blend in naturally with more vintage and low volume styles or music with a wide dynamic range. The thin top / medium thin bottom combo ensures a woody stick sound immediate response and dark washy character when played open. Coming in at an affordable price these hi-hats really punch above their weight for sound and high-quality construction.