We’ve received a lot of feedback from our customers and artists requesting that we add this particular model to our assortment,” says Meinl Cymbal Product Manager Stefan Mueller. “Big-sized hihats have become very popular over the last few years. They offer a full bodied sound with a lot of low end and volume, yet stay controllable and focused.” Living up to their name, these cymbals are extremely dry, with low-pitched, trashy sounds and short sustain. The raw unlathed surfaces and extensive hand hammering suggest that their sound might be loud and fierce. In reality, the Extra Dry series reveals its dark, earthy tones and comes to life when played at lower volumes. The 16" Extra Dry Medium Thin hi hats are an ensemble of their own with a dry, yet filling "chick" sound that responds at any volume level. Due to the size and finish, these hi hats maintain a strong rhythmic pulse without overpowering while being played open.