🥁 SABIAN HHX Complex Medium Hi-Hats 15" – Unplayed – 15" Medium Top / Heavy Bottom – Current Retail $734.99

Model: HHX Complex Medium Hats
Catalog: 11502XCN
Size: 15"
Weight: Medium Top / Heavy Bottom
Material: B20 Bronze
Current Retail: $734.99
Condition: Unplayed

NDG Unplayed Condition
At Nick's Drum Gear, unplayed means the cymbal has never been owned or played by an end user. Many of our cymbals originate from factory cymbal packs, giving them a known history from day one. Because they do not include a manufacturer's warranty, they are represented as unplayed rather than new.

Listed by Nick's Drum Gear – Professionally Curated Cymbals

The HHX Complex series represents SABIAN's most sophisticated blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern cymbal design, and these 15" Complex Medium Hats are among the standout models in the entire lineup.

Created using a combination of HH and HHX hammering techniques, the Complex Medium Hats deliver a rich, dark voice with impressive complexity, a strong foot chick, and a fat, sizzling tonal character that works across virtually every musical style.

The larger 15" diameter produces more depth, body, and warmth than traditional 14" hats while maintaining excellent articulation and control. Combined with the Medium Top / Heavy Bottom pairing, these hats offer an ideal balance of stick definition, wash, projection, and dynamic responsiveness.

⭐ STR Rating

Studio: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Live Performance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Musicality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Versatility: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dynamic Range: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🥁 Genre Match

Jazz: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fusion: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Worship: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Studio Recording: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

📋 Specifications

• SABIAN HHX Complex Medium Hats
• Catalog #11502XCN
• 15" Diameter
• Medium Top Cymbal
• Heavy Bottom Cymbal
• B20 Cast Bronze Construction
• Combination HH and HHX Hammering
• Over-Hammered Profile
• Raw Bell Design
• Made in Canada
• Unplayed Condition

🔊 Sound Profile

The HHX Complex Medium Hats deliver the darker, more mature character that many drummers seek after moving beyond traditional bright hi-hats.

Expect:

• Strong, articulate foot chick
• Dark cut with excellent presence
• Fat, sizzling wash
• Warm stick definition
• Rich harmonic complexity
• Excellent dynamic response
• Broad musical versatility

The larger 15" format creates a deeper and more authoritative sound while preserving the responsiveness needed for detailed playing and recording work.

📋 Condition

Unplayed Condition.

No stick marks.

No cracks.

No flea bites.

No keyholing.

No edge damage.

No issues noted.

An exceptionally clean example that presents exactly as expected from an unplayed professional-level cymbal set.

📝 Note on SABIAN HHX Complex Cymbals

SABIAN HHX Complex cymbals are individually handcrafted using extensive HH and HHX hammering processes. Variations in hammer marks, lathing appearance, raw bell coloration, finish characteristics, and tonal shaping are normal and intentional features of the HHX Complex series. These characteristics are part of the manufacturing process and are not considered defects.

📝 Nick's Notes

The 15" HHX Complex Hats have become one of the most respected hi-hat models in the premium cymbal market.

The additional diameter provides noticeably more body and low-end presence than traditional 14" hats without sacrificing responsiveness or articulation. The Medium Top / Heavy Bottom configuration produces an outstanding foot response while allowing the cymbals to open up with a rich, musical wash when pushed.

For drummers seeking a darker, more sophisticated hi-hat sound that can comfortably move between studio sessions, worship environments, jazz, fusion, pop, and modern rock, these are difficult to beat.

📦 Shipping Assurance

Every cymbal ships using NDG's proven cymbal protection process designed to prevent movement during transit and maximize protection from carrier handling.

Professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped fast.

Buy with confidence from Nick's Drum Gear. 🥁🎶