Product Review

These brass alloy models 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 professional drummer may look for. The HCS-SCS "Super Cymbal Set" is an all-inclusive set of standard cymbal types and sizes that will complete a drum kit set up. Included in the HCS Super Set are a 14" hi hat pair, 20" ride, 16" crash, 18" crash, 16" china, and a 10” splash. The hi hats have a crisp "chick" with a nice slosh when played open while the ride cymbal delivers a well-defined "ping" and a cutting bell without distracting overtones. HCS crashes respond with a warm attack followed by a medium sustain. The china is ideal for adding cutting accents with a sharp, sinister sound. HCS cymbals are crafted in Germany with a durable brass alloy that has a responsive touch with an unmatched sound quality in this range. Geared towards beginners, Meinl HCS cymbals stand up to the brunt of sticks while maintaining their musical tone.