5.0 out of 5 stars Ride into Rhythm

G.O. · December 26, 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sounding Cymbals At A Great Price!

M.C. · August 25, 2016

I have a DW drum set with with all Zildjian A Custom cymbals and high hat. I recently purchased a small Ordery drum set (4 piece Cafe Kit) for playing in small venues such as one of my churches classrooms. I wanted to purchase some cymbals and a 13" high hat set that I could use with the Ordery kit at a lower price point than my Zildjians. I researched Meinl cymbals and I have heard their higher end cymbals in person and I was really impressed. So I ordered a HCS 20" Traditional Ride, HCS 16" Tradional Crash and a set of HCS 13" Traitional High Hat set. All for around $200.00. For that price point I was not expecting too much.The cymbals arrived and I set them up in the same room as my other set with the Zildjians. I was pleasantly surprised with the sounds of the Meinl cymbals. I am not trying to say that they are even with the A Custom's, but they held their own considering what I paid. I wish they had these cymbals back when I started playing drums. If I had to compare them to anything, possibly the old Zildjian Amir cymbals from the 1980's.The ride has a nice ping and sustain. The crash and high hat are on par and compliment the ride cymbal. Closed the high hat has a click sound.I highly recommend these cymbals if you are on a budget, just starting out on the drums or just need a spare set like I did.

4.0 out of 5 stars best for a small church or venue

i.r. · March 4, 2024

We had another big brand, but our drummer after 5 years broke 2 plates and as a sound engineer I could not handle big sound from the drums seeping into my mix anymore. Saw these designed for small spaces and beginner drummers.... They are perfect, my mix is much better now and the people enjoy the sound a lot more! HIGHLY RECOMMEND for those loud drummers in small places!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound for a decent price

C.A.T. · March 9, 2024

I’ve been playing for a while, and have mostly used Sabian. I wanted to try something different, so I figured I’d give these a try. I’m really glad that I did! These cymbals are sounding great so far, and they don’t feel flimsy at all. They look really good, too. I’m looking forward to adding more variety to my kit, so I will be purchasing more HCS in the near future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy on a budget!

M.C. · November 7, 2016

This set of cymbals is fantastic for the price! I've been playing drums for over 15 years, but I've oddly never owned a drum set. I finally had the funds to get one and so I decided on the SPL Street Bop set, Gibraltar Hardware, and these cymbals. I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the array of sounds I can get! The ride has a pretty nice articulation to it while keeping its integrity as a dark and warm tone. Every cymbal has a sound that compliments the others. I was planning on buying the full set of nine cymbals but then I realized I'd rather get better hardware for longevity than buy a bunch of cymbals and not have enough/quality hardware to use them with. I will buy the 16" trash crash, 14" & 18" two crashes , and the 8" bell in time after earning some gig money. I can't wait to use these cymbals in gigs and recording sessions! Thanks for the high quality products, Meinl!

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT PURCHASE GO MEINL

L.D. · May 27, 2015

Okay, This ride is seriously great! I've had this cymbal for about a year now. When I got it I was a little scared, it was a lil funky. But I thought it's a starter ride, so it won't be perfect. Fast forward a year from that, this ride is amazing. It's very useful in a concert/performance setting. You gotta find the sweet spots on this ride and learn how to work it. It's not perfect but it's pretty darn close. I've chosen this $75 ride over a $300 Zildjian ride my friend has many times. This thing can project! (Unlike the Zildjian one my friend owns)This is a good purchase, great choice for a first ride, and awesome pickup if you need something just for performances to hit.Btw Eh I don't know about recording... But Meinl's HCS series. Totally beast. Pick this up if you're beginning or need a performance cymbal setup I say again.