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Meinl Cymbals HCS Super Set - 10/14/16/16/18/20 inch

6-piece Cymbal Pack with 14" Hi-hat Pair, 20" Ride, 16" Crash, 18" Crash, 16" China, and 10" Splash
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The Perfect Way to Top Off Your Kit

Providing you with a massive collection of warm, harmonical cymbals, the Meinl HCS Super Cymbal Set gives you everything you need to deliver a complete drum sound. You start with an articulate, clean-sounding 14" hi-hat pair to help you drive the beat. You also get a 20" ride that gives you a well-defined ping and nice bell. A pair of smooth-sounding crashes, a 16" and 18", add a complex spread to your kit's sound. The immediate, cutting response of the 10" splash cymbal is great for quick accents. And finally, the explosive, brash attack and dark, trashy undertones of the 16" china deliver an unbelievable dramatic effect. The Meinl HCS Super Cymbal Set is a great way to top off your kit!

Meinl HCS cymbals are crafted in Germany from durable MS63 brass alloy, which holds up to the force of your sticks while maintaining excellent musical pitches and tones. On top of that, their realistic prices make HCS cymbals the perfect choice for beginners who are building their first kit. So what are you waiting for? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer and ask about the Meinl HCS series!

Meinl Cymbals HCS Super Cymbal Set Features:

  • Provides beginners with all of the cymbal types and sizes found in professional cymbal lines
  • 14" HCS hi-hats give you an articulate, clean sound to help you drive the beat
  • 20" HCS ride creates a well-defined ping with a nice bell
  • 16" and 18" HCS crashes provide a smooth attack and add a complex spread to your kit's sound
  • 10" HCS splash provides an immediate, cutting bright response that's perfect for fast accents
  • 16" HCS china delivers an explosive, brash, bright attack with deep, dark, trashy undertones
  • Durable MS63 brass alloy holds up and maintains excellent tone
  • Provides a professional look as well as great sound
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Tech Specs

  • Series: HCS
  • Hi Hats: HCS14H 14" Hi-hats
  • Crash 1 : HCS16C 16" Crash
  • Crash 2 : HCS18C 18" Crash
  • Ride: HCS20R 20" Ride
  • Effects: HCS10S 10" Splash, HCS16CH 16" China
  • Material: MS63 Brass
  • Manufacturer Part Number: HCS-SCS

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Rated 5/5

Excellent product for the price

Being able to purchase cymbals in a complete package is awesome! But the quality surpasses expectations!! Excellent choice if on a budget.
Music background: Intermediate drummer
Rated 5/5

Super easy

I ordered a cymbol set. It came fast and was in perfect condition. Was nervous about ordering and having shipped. No issues my representive was great and they stayed in contact with me the entire time. Upon opening i found a few stickers and a bag of candy. Def will use them again.
Music background: Hateshot drag the dead carolanne
Rated 5/5

Meinl HCS

I'll cut to the chase. I see a LOT of hate for these cymbals as for how they sound and the assumption that they're "cheap" and… for 6 cymbals (hihats actually makes 7) they are VERY affordable for most people on a budget so I'll comment on nothing but facts and leave the only opinion at the start of this review. "I think they sound and look GREAT (for the price) " I would recommend these cymbals to anyone that's on a budget for first-time drummers all the way to professional drummers depending on your personal sound taste and what you think cymbals should sound like. Please check out some youtube vids there are a few good ones out there.

When the cymbals arrived they were loosely packed in a box with each cymbal in plastic/mylar slip covers with handles. Meinl includes a sticker sheet with many different brand stickers.
I'm surprised at how durable they feel even though they're made with a somewhat lower grade metal than the B20's which is what most higher-quality cymbals are made of.
The shine is very clean, bright, and the lathing is very precise.
Overall these cymbals are apparently made to last awhile due to MEINL's great name. (subjective yes but based on my findings of durability I couldn't help but include this statement)


Subjective conclusion based on facts: Do NOT let the HCS (entry level line basically) fool you! These cymbals IMO sound amazing and are quite durable (I mean don't go heavy hitting on 'em and be sure to GLANCE strike them properly not dead-on)... AND they look great too! Plus you're getting 5 cymbals and a pair of Hihats for this price. amazing!

I hope this review helps.
Music background: 35+ years drumming and audiophile'ing.
Rated 5/5

Meinl cymbals

I love my new cymbals, they are fantastic!!
Thanks to all sweetwater faculty!!
Rated 5/5

Meinl HCS Awesomeness

I am very happy with this purchase. Reviews I have seen are always positive. Do you want to tour with these? Well if you want good practice cymbals. That is what I am going to use them for anyway. Perfect for what I need.
Music background: New to drums and I play a little guitar. It's tiny really.
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