These brass alloy models HCS hi-hat cymbals sound and look great and let you get into playing MEINL at very realistic prices. The HCS series from MEINL Cymbals is designed to offer all of the cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional lines to beginners in order to deliver the same sound options a working drummer may look for. These HCS line hi-hats have gained immense popularity due to their versatility durability and outstanding sound quality. When played closed these hi-hats have a crisp chick sound along with warm undertones that carry over when played open. MEINL HCS cymbals are recommended for any style of music a beginner may be getting into while exploring their sound. These are not those distractingly cheap flimsy prop cymbals that come with most drum sets. No MEINL HCS cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players. Playing HCS cymbals will sound more like what you hear in actual songs making the drums even more fun to play. Plus they aren t going to fall apart dent or bend after a few uses like stock cymbals.