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Used Sabian AAX X-Plosion Hi-hat Cymbals - 14 inches, Brilliant Finish
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Listed 7 days ago
SABIAN 14” AAX X-Plosion Hi-Hats – Unplayed – Brilliant Finish – 2140287XB
Condition: Unplayed – Opened Only for Photography
SKU: 2140287XB
Retail Price: $514.99
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating
The 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi-Hats bring the explosive energy of SABIAN's renowned X-Plosion series into a powerful and highly versatile hi-hat design. Featuring a medium-weight top paired with a medium-heavy bottom, these hats deliver exceptional foot response, crisp articulation, and impressive projection.
Built for players who need volume, cut, and musical versatility, the X-Plosion Hats remain tight and articulate when closed yet open effortlessly into a broad, aggressive wash when pushed.
STR Rating
Style: 5/5
Built for modern drumming applications where projection, versatility, and responsiveness matter.
Tonality: 4/5
Bright, energetic, and cutting with musical warmth underneath.
Response: 5/5
Fast foot action, articulate stick definition, and explosive opening response.
Genre Match
Rock: 5/5
Powerful projection with excellent stick attack and foot response.
Hard Rock: 5/5
Cuts through dense mixes without becoming harsh.
Pop: 4/5
Bright and polished with excellent studio characteristics.
Country: 4/5
Clean articulation and controlled wash fit modern country productions well.
Alternative: 5/5
Dynamic enough for both subtle passages and aggressive accents.
Worship: 4/5
Strong projection with a smooth enough wash for larger modern worship environments.
Specifications
• Model: 2140287XB
• Series: AAX
• Size: 14" Hi-Hats
• Weight: Medium Top / Medium-Heavy Bottom
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Finish: Brilliant
• Made in Canada
Sound Profile
The AAX X-Plosion Hats deliver a bright, modern voice with excellent projection and clarity. The medium-weight top provides sensitivity and responsiveness while the heavier bottom cymbal creates a crisp, authoritative "chick" and outstanding pedal definition.
When played closed, they offer sharp articulation and precise stick attack. Opened up, they produce a broad, powerful wash with enough volume to stand up to louder musical settings while remaining controlled and musical.
The result is a highly versatile hi-hat set equally comfortable on stage, in the studio, or in demanding live-performance environments.
Nick’s Notes
These are among SABIAN's best all-around modern hi-hats for players who want projection without sacrificing musicality.
The heavier bottom cymbal gives them excellent foot response, while the X-Plosion design allows them to open up with far more authority than many traditional hi-hat designs. If you need hats that can comfortably move from studio work to larger live stages, these deliver.
Shipping Assurance
Ships fast, packed securely and insured.
Every item ships using NDG’s Structural Immobilization Method, engineered to eliminate internal movement and reduce transit risk.
Buyers frequently comment on the meticulous care and stability of our packing process.
Note on Brilliant-Finish Cymbals
Brilliant-finish cymbals are polished and buffed to achieve their reflective appearance. As a result, fingerprints, light handling marks, polishing swirls, finish variation, and minor factory handling evidence may be visible under direct lighting or close inspection. These cosmetic characteristics are common on brilliant-finish cymbals and do not affect performance, structural integrity, or sound quality.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.
Condition: Unplayed – Opened Only for Photography
SKU: 2140287XB
Retail Price: $514.99
Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating
The 14" AAX X-Plosion Hi-Hats bring the explosive energy of SABIAN's renowned X-Plosion series into a powerful and highly versatile hi-hat design. Featuring a medium-weight top paired with a medium-heavy bottom, these hats deliver exceptional foot response, crisp articulation, and impressive projection.
Built for players who need volume, cut, and musical versatility, the X-Plosion Hats remain tight and articulate when closed yet open effortlessly into a broad, aggressive wash when pushed.
STR Rating
Style: 5/5
Built for modern drumming applications where projection, versatility, and responsiveness matter.
Tonality: 4/5
Bright, energetic, and cutting with musical warmth underneath.
Response: 5/5
Fast foot action, articulate stick definition, and explosive opening response.
Genre Match
Rock: 5/5
Powerful projection with excellent stick attack and foot response.
Hard Rock: 5/5
Cuts through dense mixes without becoming harsh.
Pop: 4/5
Bright and polished with excellent studio characteristics.
Country: 4/5
Clean articulation and controlled wash fit modern country productions well.
Alternative: 5/5
Dynamic enough for both subtle passages and aggressive accents.
Worship: 4/5
Strong projection with a smooth enough wash for larger modern worship environments.
Specifications
• Model: 2140287XB
• Series: AAX
• Size: 14" Hi-Hats
• Weight: Medium Top / Medium-Heavy Bottom
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Finish: Brilliant
• Made in Canada
Sound Profile
The AAX X-Plosion Hats deliver a bright, modern voice with excellent projection and clarity. The medium-weight top provides sensitivity and responsiveness while the heavier bottom cymbal creates a crisp, authoritative "chick" and outstanding pedal definition.
When played closed, they offer sharp articulation and precise stick attack. Opened up, they produce a broad, powerful wash with enough volume to stand up to louder musical settings while remaining controlled and musical.
The result is a highly versatile hi-hat set equally comfortable on stage, in the studio, or in demanding live-performance environments.
Nick’s Notes
These are among SABIAN's best all-around modern hi-hats for players who want projection without sacrificing musicality.
The heavier bottom cymbal gives them excellent foot response, while the X-Plosion design allows them to open up with far more authority than many traditional hi-hat designs. If you need hats that can comfortably move from studio work to larger live stages, these deliver.
Shipping Assurance
Ships fast, packed securely and insured.
Every item ships using NDG’s Structural Immobilization Method, engineered to eliminate internal movement and reduce transit risk.
Buyers frequently comment on the meticulous care and stability of our packing process.
Note on Brilliant-Finish Cymbals
Brilliant-finish cymbals are polished and buffed to achieve their reflective appearance. As a result, fingerprints, light handling marks, polishing swirls, finish variation, and minor factory handling evidence may be visible under direct lighting or close inspection. These cosmetic characteristics are common on brilliant-finish cymbals and do not affect performance, structural integrity, or sound quality.
STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.
