Zildjian Dyno beat k/z hats opinions?

[xdrmusclex]

I have been searching and searching, and can find no specific thread on this hi hat combination! Anybody have an opinion on the zildjian k/z combination for hi hats?

[Muckster]

I am unsure if you are talking about Dyno Beats or K/Z's. Dyno Beats have both a Dyno top and a Dyno bottom. K/Z's have a K top and a Dyno bottom.

Which pair are you talking about? I play a pair of 14" K/Z's and absolutely love them. Lots of people recommend the 13" K/Z's. They are bright and very controllable but i prefer the darker sound of 14" K/Z's. They are my main hi hats. I play alot of Jazz and fusion and they work well in those situations but are a bit chunky sounding in rock situations.

Dyno Beats work very well for rock but i found them to be a bit much for Jazz.

[tbmills]

carter beauford plays the k/z dyno hihats...

[Muckster]

Originally Posted by tbmills

carter beauford plays the k/z dyno hihats...

He plays Dyno Beat Hi hats. Not the K/Z's.

The Dyno Beats are part of the Z Custom line.

I think you are getting confused because the K/Z's have a Z Custom Dyno beat bottom and a K top.

[xdrmusclex]

I was talking k/z combination, I made the mistake because most instrument websites list them as K/Z dyno beat hi hats, i guess the real name is "special k/z hi hats"

[Muckster]

Originally Posted by xdrmusclex

I was talking k/z combination, I made the mistake because most instrument websites list them as K/Z dyno beat hi hats, i guess the real name is "special k/z hi hats"

That's right. The K/Z's are great hats. Like i said earlier, i prefer ther darker 14" hats. I've played the same pair for about 10 years now.

[xdrmusclex]

I just bought the K/z 13" hats, wow, they sound really great (especially since in upgraded from b8's). They really match my k ride and strangely, my aax stage crash(?). I was a bit supprised about how loud they were because of the Z bottom, but overall they are great. + I only paid 20$ for them after selling a bunch of my old cymbals!

[tbmills]

Originally Posted by Muckster

He plays Dyno Beat Hi hats. Not the K/Z's.

The Dyno Beats are part of the Z Custom line.

I think you are getting confused because the K/Z's have a Z Custom Dyno beat bottom and a K top.

he did play the k/z combo for awhile.

[Drumsword]

I used to have a set of 13" k/z hats on and X stand over my floor tom. Absolutely loved them. And will have a set again.

U got a set of k/z's for $20, Now THAT is a deal!!!!

[Tom Sawyer]

Originally Posted by tbmills

he did play the k/z combo for awhile.

And the A/K, that's a sweet sound too.

I have the K/Zs, great pair of hats.

[FunkyJazzer]

Depends what style of music you want them for. They seem very versatile.

I have used a 13" set extensively in a small combo jazz setting at jam nights, and they work very well. Very well indeed. Not too bright, not too quiet. Very nice.

My teacher also uses a 14" set in a classic rock band which I've seen live and they sounded brilliant.

I think that gives you an idea of their versatility.

Lloyd.

[Skitch]

I use the 13" K/Z combo and love them - they are my favorites!

Mike

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[driver]

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

And the A/K, that's a sweet sound too.

I have the K/Zs, great pair of hats.

Haha you will have to be careful how you word 'I have a set of AKs in my garage' to people they might call the police! (awful joke!)

I have been slightly obsessed the the K/Z hats. I love the sound of the recordings and really want a pair to contrast my current hats but I have never got to play them in person. I'm split on getting 13" or 14" too.

One thing I never get is Zildjian say '13" highly recommended.' on their website. Seems odd and a company would openly go all out and favour the 13"s!