I think they sound great. Some people hate them but every cymbal has its own sound and can be used in different situations where you need THAT type of sound.
despite what some people are saying, this actually gives a good idea of what the cymbals actually sound like. i have the exact same set, and this is basically what they sound like. my ride sounds EXACTLY the same, but the crash and the hi hat have a little more ring than this video shows
My advice is if you want good cymbals and don't mind buying used.. guitar center offers steals online in the used section, ebay and craigslist has broke and desperate musicians looking for ways to make a quick buck for a bill or concert and you can always look in your own neighborhood for pawn shops, swap meets, and even yard sales. You don't have to settle for new, cheap cymbals when you can get nice cymbals in bargains. Do you really think people will be looking from behind the kit to see the freshly painted logo or hear the sound being produced? At least, that's my two cents. This route takes longer than buying a box set of ZBT's, MCS', or PST's and having everything looking complete but sounds and feels a million times better. And if you're a beginner looking to start buying, all you need is a hi hat, a crash and a ride. Anything else is preference. Your life doesn't depend on four crash cymbals a China and a loud ride to impress your Metallica friends
you have to consider that this is an entry level cymbal set. so , i don't think they suond terrible, i think they sound good for the price that you pay for them. so if you need a set up to study on your drums and you don't want to brake your exensive cymbals this is a good choice. they are well made.
Well now they have bronze for HCS. I have a 20 HCS brass ride, I did add some hammering/buffering and it's really different sound. I have heard some old Japan brass rides that are cool. In the 90s these were called Meinl Meteor.
@drummaryan Check out the Meinl Classics, Classics Custom, MB8, Soundcaster, MB10, the Paiste 2002, Rude, Signature, Giant Beat and Alpha lines. These are all "sheet rolled" cymbals. If you think about it, all metal was "cast" at one point, because all metals are a mixture of elements, at least when it comes to cymbals.
I have this set. And they are extremelly cheap and the quality is not so bad at all. If you don't have enogh money for a good set, I totally recomend them! They sound good!
@MosesTV1 Every brand has a cheap series, personally I like Sabian. I feel like even some of their lower quality stuff is very durable and all their cymbals have personality.
My paiste rude crash was lost at the airport and the hcs crash was the only available cymbal that the local music store had and i have to say, it is a very solid crash. However its entry level so it did stick out compared to my rudes and my bysance cymbals
Trust me guys, the hi hats sound sooooooo much better in person than in this video. I have these hats and they sound completely different than the ones here. And by different, I mean better. The video makes them sound like cheap, crappy ones. But they sound way better and I actually prefer them over a good portion of their higher up cymbals
maybe you're hitting it with the tip of the stick, you should hit the edge of the cymbal with the neck of the stick otherwise, it must be a matter of the sound mix of this video, cause the same cymbal should have also the same sound hope i helped you
It just depends on a players preference. Meinl HSC Series is highly recommended for entry level drummers and not that bad for everyday rehearsal too in my opinion. :) I'm switching to Meinl fulltime!
Same, I have a rockwood by Horner kit with stock hi hats and need new ones. Plus the ones I have now have slight rust that I have cleaned with brasso. It is hard to make email sound good. But on camera they sound great haha check out my channel CR DummingT.V. that is where you can see me do covers with the kit and cymbals
I don't know why you all like these... I have a 14" hi-hat set 16" crash and a 22" ride and they are the worst. They are incredibly thick and have almost no resonation at all. The crash is most certainly the worst of them all. The bell on the ride is horrific and the hats are the only decent part of it, but they're so heavy that they disconnect the screw holding them onto the pedal and rod that they fall off while I play. If you want good cymbals go with the Zildjian A Custom series. A little pricy but totally worth it
you are a fucking buffoon comparing HCS to A customs. Hey your Toyota Corolla is nice and all, but if you really want a good car you should get a Maserati. A little pricey, but totally worth it!
Correction; you should’ve recommended the ZBT line, not A customs. Because when you step up into the pricey range, Meinl destroys the K line with their Byzance and custom series.
I'm getting some Meinl classics powerful cymbals, but unfortunately i'm skipping out on that ride because i myself don't have much money, but would you say the 20in HCS ride is nice? i saw reviews on guitarcenter saying it was surprisingly nice for such a low price... would you agree or no? please reply, and thanks you sir haha.
I bought this set some years ago. Ride and hihat are fine for the price. Crash is too silent and it sounds pretty horrible. I was surprised about the ride's bell, sounds really good. But yeah, nothing special in these cymbals.
To everyone looking to buy these cymbals, the crash wasn't miked very well in this video. That is why it appears to be a little weak. Trust me when I say that these are easily the best entry level cymbals money can buy.
The cymbals aren't that bad... I personally do own the same exact set, with the 8" splash, and their really meant for beginners. I got them because i couldn't really afford anything too expensive atm. The cymbals sounds really decent if your behind a pexi glass, and of course if your mic'd. Even if your playing in an acoustic sounding place, it would sound decent for it's price. I added a Sabian B8 16' Medium Crash, and swapped out the Hihats, to Sabian B8 14' Hihats. It's a decent set, though.
I have this setup, i bought them for £150 (roughly $225) which i think is fair, when i first got them i was like "omg i hate them" but i gave them a chance, i use them all the time, the hats are great and the ride is gorgeous (especially for someone who uses the bell alot),the crash is just a bit fast, it don't ring alot but is better than the crash from the sabian solar series, for the amount of money they're worth it, apparently the MCS series is better. but i love these cymbals. worth trying.
@styxquinrey96 14" Crash* at Guitarcenter. 14" - $35 16" - $50 18" - $60 Hats are a little more like 60-70 bucks i think. its a good deal thow get the Hats + 16" Pack 110$
These are the best sounding brass cymbals on the market, to my ears. I like the slightly trashy sound of brass hi hats and used a pair of 60's brass hats until they cracked; that crash cymbal sounds god awful, the ride has a surprisingly nice sounding bell, the rest of the ride is okay, pretty fast and dry. I will probably buy a set of these... and use the crash as a wall decoration!
These sheet cymbals suck compared to cast cymbals. But these are by far one of the best beginner/sheet cymbals. The only sheet cymbals that I have found to be better are the Zildjian zxt and zildjian zht. If your just starting out take a look at these and Zildjian ZHT series.
Interesting... I have this set as a practice set, as i keep my top cymbals for gigs/recordings. The fact that guy did not play the ride makes perfect sense! The hihat is actually pretty good, so is the crash... But the ride is really the weakest of all...
The ride actually sounds OK in reality, I've had it for a couple of years because I can't afford a better one at the moment but I'm actually pretty satisified with it. The Crashes and Hi-hats sounds fucking terrible though.
Thanks for giving a good demonstration of the ride cymbal........
😂
Zach Mejia he played it once at least
Hahaha
😂
lmao
I think they sound great. Some people hate them but every cymbal has its own sound and can be used in different situations where you need THAT type of sound.
despite what some people are saying, this actually gives a good idea of what the cymbals actually sound like. i have the exact same set, and this is basically what they sound like. my ride sounds EXACTLY the same, but the crash and the hi hat have a little more ring than this video shows
They just sound very soft and quiet.
It’s bc they are shitty cymbals and it’s brass
I was mostly interested in listening to the Ride, but he almost did not play it at all :(
У райда сустейна нет , от слова совсем. Железо говно.
The sonic articulation of the ride cymbal was PHENOMENAL !! ✌😂😂😂
My advice is if you want good cymbals and don't mind buying used.. guitar center offers steals online in the used section, ebay and craigslist has broke and desperate musicians looking for ways to make a quick buck for a bill or concert and you can always look in your own neighborhood for pawn shops, swap meets, and even yard sales. You don't have to settle for new, cheap cymbals when you can get nice cymbals in bargains. Do you really think people will be looking from behind the kit to see the freshly painted logo or hear the sound being produced? At least, that's my two cents. This route takes longer than buying a box set of ZBT's, MCS', or PST's and having everything looking complete but sounds and feels a million times better. And if you're a beginner looking to start buying, all you need is a hi hat, a crash and a ride. Anything else is preference. Your life doesn't depend on four crash cymbals a China and a loud ride to impress your Metallica friends
Thanks for the tip im a beginner
A China is a must for my playing style, If I had no choice I'd replace the ride with a China
boooooh
you have to consider that this is an entry level cymbal set. so , i don't think they suond terrible, i think they sound good for the price that you pay for them. so if you need a set up to study on your drums and you don't want to brake your exensive cymbals this is a good choice. they are well made.
Well now they have bronze for HCS. I have a 20 HCS brass ride, I did add some hammering/buffering and it's really different sound. I have heard some old Japan brass rides that are cool. In the 90s these were called Meinl Meteor.
I own a set of HCS cymbals. I have 13" hats, 14" & 16" crashes, 10" splash and 20" ride. I love my Meinl cymbals. I am a former Zildjian cymbal fan.
@drummaryan Check out the Meinl Classics, Classics Custom, MB8, Soundcaster, MB10, the Paiste 2002, Rude, Signature, Giant Beat and Alpha lines. These are all "sheet rolled" cymbals. If you think about it, all metal was "cast" at one point, because all metals are a mixture of elements, at least when it comes to cymbals.
I wanted to check these out since they will be coming with my new drum kit, honestly I'm surprised how good they sound based on the video.
You get a complete drum kit too?
sound like keyboard cat song in my mind ahahaha
Cristian Muñoz legit
He is playing the drumpart of "Oh, Johnny" by Jan Delay :) Did I win something?
I have this set. And they are extremelly cheap and the quality is not so bad at all. If you don't have enogh money for a good set, I totally recomend them! They sound good!
i got the 13" hi hats and the 10" splash both sound great to me
I still love mines,even after upgrading, im still using the ride, cuz its dark/bright, well balanced
yeah i got the 14'' crash. Its not a good cymbal by any means but using it in fills and along with other cymbals it serves an alright purpose.
@BubbleRapOwns its alright, its like i dont get a crash noise everywhere i hit, most of the time it sounds like a bell
@MrRockfreak yes, but with little differences
@MosesTV1 Every brand has a cheap series, personally I like Sabian. I feel like even some of their lower quality stuff is very durable and all their cymbals have personality.
@Sazz250 Almost, When I was looking to buy my set I taste both, and I bought HCS... I like them more even when are cheaper
WHAT KIND OF SNARE AND WHAT HEADS :O
and the cymbals are good i git them with my tama imperialstar. a 10" splash was included as well
I want that snare!! it sounds just perfect!!! can somebody tell me what kind of snare this is plz?
Power snare 3
@@zaheerkhan3521 damn man. Replying on a 8 year old comment 😅 thx anyway
@@reloud37 lol I wanted to see if you would reply 🤣
can i have a straight answer, what are they like?
Dam. They don't sound bad at all for lower end. I've had zbts, zhts, b8s, and pst 3.... besides pst 5 these sound really good for an affordable price
They are!
My paiste rude crash was lost at the airport and the hcs crash was the only available cymbal that the local music store had and i have to say, it is a very solid crash. However its entry level so it did stick out compared to my rudes and my bysance cymbals
Trust me guys, the hi hats sound sooooooo much better in person than in this video. I have these hats and they sound completely different than the ones here. And by different, I mean better. The video makes them sound like cheap, crappy ones. But they sound way better and I actually prefer them over a good portion of their higher up cymbals
Agree about the hats. Bought a pair for a practice set and they're better than my more expensive, top line cymbals.
I have a 18 HCS meinl crash and I love that fucking thing its so loud and cutting
Can I ask you something I have the exactly same crash how can I make my crash sound like this
Mine sounds more like ride
Can somebody answer please 😊😊
maybe you're hitting it with the tip of the stick, you should hit the edge of the cymbal with the neck of the stick
otherwise, it must be a matter of the sound mix of this video, cause the same cymbal should have also the same sound
hope i helped you
He plays 'Oh Johnny' by Jan Delay :D
It just depends on a players preference. Meinl HSC Series is highly recommended for entry level drummers and not that bad for everyday rehearsal too in my opinion. :)
I'm switching to Meinl fulltime!
oredered 14 inch crash and 13 inch hi hats today, im a new drummer and from the looks meinl is a good brand for cheap.
i really like the hi-hats
Well, I have an HCS Set, I don't believe in entry level anything... This cymbals are great. I love them...
isn't that the drumtrack of jan delay's oh johnny?
these come with tama imperialstar?
I bought these as a practice set for the school I tried out the ride cymbal first because to me that has to be together
i think the hats sound great. it's the crash that doesn't sound too good to me... idk, anyway, lookin' to get the 14" hats.
Same, I have a rockwood by Horner kit with stock hi hats and need new ones. Plus the ones I have now have slight rust that I have cleaned with brasso. It is hard to make email sound good. But on camera they sound great haha check out my channel CR DummingT.V. that is where you can see me do covers with the kit and cymbals
@PivotAnimator50 naw i have the hi hats and they sound just like that but you have to take the stickers off
Use a HCS ride and Wuhan crash and china and zbt hi-hat and you've successful made a very decent, super cheap, beginner/screw around setup!
what’s wrong with zbt hi hats?
I don't know why you all like these... I have a 14" hi-hat set 16" crash and a 22" ride and they are the worst. They are incredibly thick and have almost no resonation at all. The crash is most certainly the worst of them all. The bell on the ride is horrific and the hats are the only decent part of it, but they're so heavy that they disconnect the screw holding them onto the pedal and rod that they fall off while I play. If you want good cymbals go with the Zildjian A Custom series. A little pricy but totally worth it
you are a fucking buffoon comparing HCS to A customs. Hey your Toyota Corolla is nice and all, but if you really want a good car you should get a Maserati. A little pricey, but totally worth it!
Correction; you should’ve recommended the ZBT line, not A customs. Because when you step up into the pricey range, Meinl destroys the K line with their Byzance and custom series.
what the fuck? 😂😂😂
why the title says complete cymbal set up? there is no china and splash :(, and those are the ones which i want to hear :(
I'm getting some Meinl classics powerful cymbals, but unfortunately i'm skipping out on that ride because i myself don't have much money, but would you say the 20in HCS ride is nice? i saw reviews on guitarcenter saying it was surprisingly nice for such a low price... would you agree or no? please reply, and thanks you sir haha.
even the solars?
they just relased at 18 inch crash am i right?
@101dooshbag where?
I bought this set some years ago. Ride and hihat are fine for the price. Crash is too silent and it sounds pretty horrible. I was surprised about the ride's bell, sounds really good. But yeah, nothing special in these cymbals.
Me dicen el matador....🥁🥁🥁🥁🎸🎶🎶🎤
To everyone looking to buy these cymbals, the crash wasn't miked very well in this video. That is why it appears to be a little weak. Trust me when I say that these are easily the best entry level cymbals money can buy.
is that what the cymbals actually sound like?
The ride is good but it does sound a little bit heavier than this one
The cymbals aren't that bad... I personally do own the same exact set, with the 8" splash, and their really meant for beginners. I got them because i couldn't really afford anything too expensive atm. The cymbals sounds really decent if your behind a pexi glass, and of course if your mic'd. Even if your playing in an acoustic sounding place, it would sound decent for it's price. I added a Sabian B8 16' Medium Crash, and swapped out the Hihats, to Sabian B8 14' Hihats. It's a decent set, though.
I think it looks kinda funny when some people move their heads like that while drumming,I think one of the drummers fro 3 doors down did that
is this better than Planet z serie?
@canonrock245612 sa lyric piano stores... meron sa mall of asia...
I think it's the beginner serie in Meinl it's like SBR in Sabian
Is that jost?
Zach B jep
that snare drum= :O
@RazErBlaDe1000 no idea. mcs are supposed to be better as well
I have this setup, i bought them for £150 (roughly $225) which i think is fair, when i first got them i was like "omg i hate them" but i gave them a chance, i use them all the time, the hats are great and the ride is gorgeous (especially for someone who uses the bell alot),the crash is just a bit fast, it don't ring alot but is better than the crash from the sabian solar series, for the amount of money they're worth it, apparently the MCS series is better. but i love these cymbals. worth trying.
@styxquinrey96 14" Crash* at Guitarcenter. 14" - $35 16" - $50 18" - $60 Hats are a little more like 60-70 bucks i think. its a good deal thow get the Hats + 16" Pack 110$
I've watched this video a couple times over the past few days, and every time I hear the "Boy Meets World" theme song...
Disney kids :/ XD
These are the best sounding brass cymbals on the market, to my ears. I like the slightly trashy sound of brass hi hats and used a pair of 60's brass hats until they cracked; that crash cymbal sounds god awful, the ride has a surprisingly nice sounding bell, the rest of the ride is okay, pretty fast and dry. I will probably buy a set of these... and use the crash as a wall decoration!
paiste 101, or hcs ?
i have instanbul xist and for the price they are awesome...i tried these in local store and they dont sound too good as in this video :(
Meinl HCS or Zidjian ZBT???
IAmPloch Meinl HCS
Sound Great on Mic
Ahhh...the power of mics
I have the HCS series and I like the ride and hihat, but I admit, the crash is pretty bad.
it's amazing
Sweet! I ordered this pack! :D
these sound better than zbt's. but they are super thin. played them last night. i would probably crack them in a few months
That guy kind of looks like Quentin Tarantino from the side.
+Shut Up and Drink it is he
i like the ride.
When he crashes at 0:40, that pretty much sums up how weak and crappy the crash is.
Super processed
man i have the crash and its fucking good meinl doesnt do justice to it with this video sounds like a splash :P
dont MCS and HCS sound same??!!!
@MosesTV1 generation x is amazing.
my only problem with these cymbals is the crash, its way too weak, the hi hats and ride easily over power it with volume
maybe its the person playing them because i played these and there amazing for the price
love how these sound
@Nitram916 you're not alone :)
paiste pst3 :) same entry level and price, great sound :)
i use these cymbals in some videos on my channel, and they werent miced up, thats what you hear in real life, it's as simple as that.
im sold on em. i dont think it gets much better for the price
@MosesTV1 Hats are good. You'll regret the crash, it's terrible.
Tolkien Wedd I don't regret anything from Meinl. The HCS crash is very good imo.
The interesting thing is that despite being made of brass they sound very good
Man hört direkt raus, dass das Oh Jonny ist :D
These sheet cymbals suck compared to cast cymbals. But these are by far one of the best beginner/sheet cymbals. The only sheet cymbals that I have found to be better are the Zildjian zxt and zildjian zht. If your just starting out take a look at these and Zildjian ZHT series.
if u want good cymbals, and afortable, buy Wuhan cymbals, is b20 bronce, and for the price in the best out there, no doubt.
And zultan cymbals
Zildjian?
HCS: How Crappy Sounding :) remind me of my old pst3 cymbals.
Interesting... I have this set as a practice set, as i keep my top cymbals for gigs/recordings. The fact that guy did not play the ride makes perfect sense! The hihat is actually pretty good, so is the crash... But the ride is really the weakest of all...
dude is that jost nickel??
IT IS JOST NICKEL
The ride actually sounds OK in reality, I've had it for a couple of years because I can't afford a better one at the moment but I'm actually pretty satisified with it. The Crashes and Hi-hats sounds fucking terrible though.
Not bad for a beginner for the money, but the Crash is terrible, I'm getting a better Crash ASAP!
@PivotAnimator50 Mics + Compressor + EQ + anything else to make them sound good :) That's why video demos for cymbals sucks.
I own crash and hi-hats, but can't make them sound as good as this :(
I also have the crash and hi-hat and it sounds way difrent then these :/
I own these as well. If you mic up the cymbals properly you can make it sound great.
OHHHH...Jonny ;)