An ideal choice for electronic music and hip-hop, Paiste PSTX Swiss 16" hi-hats provide you with a highly focused chick sound and a rough, fuzzy character. When they're closed, these hats sound fairly soft and responsive. When you open them; however, you get a noisy, trashy sound that's brimming with distinctive character. The drummers here at GearNuts have noted that what really sets these hi-hats apart is their unorthodox, funky-sounding Swiss cheese-like design. This unconventional layout creates an exotic, decidedly light (yet surprisingly powerful) effect that's guaranteed to add some beautiful-sounding dirt to your playing. If you're looking to break the mold, Paiste PSTX Swiss 16" hi-hats will inject your performances with a healthy dose of originality.