This is what Hi Hats should sound like. Perfect all around sound that works well with any genre. After months of research and testing with over 20 different hats, the Paiste Signature mediums were the best fit for me. Bright, crisp, tight, and melodic that bring vivid emotions to your playing. Please be aware that they have a break in period that may take a few weeks. They feel stiff and off at first but after some time of breaking them they really do sound amazing. I shop at Thomann for the price compared to American shops, even with the high shipping cost, you still pay up to $100 less overall. Due to the risk of buying cymbals because of their unique qualities in sound, I would only blindly purchase Paiste because of their consistency and great quality control.