Which Meinl cymbals should I consider for my drum kit?
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Consider the Meinl HCS 13 Hi Hat Cymbals for hi-hat duties, the Byzance 19" Extra Dry Thin Crash for crash accents, or the Byzance 18" Extra Dry China for an effects option. They fill different roles rather than being direct alternatives.
Start with the gap in your kit. The Meinl HCS 13 Hi Hat Cymbals are listed at a best new price of £109; they’re the relevant choice here if you need hi-hats rather than another accent cymbal.
For accents, the Byzance 19" Extra Dry Thin Crash is listed at £455, while the Byzance 18" Extra Dry China is £400. Choose between them by whether you want a crash or a China-style effect, not simply by price.
If possible, audition them alongside your existing cymbals. The names tell you their intended roles, but listening and playing will tell you whether their response and balance suit your kit.
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