Everything You Need, All in One Box
If you've been piecing together your cymbal setup one piece at a time, the Meinl HCS Expanded Cymbal Set is a genuinely smart shortcut. You get five cymbals — a 10" splash, a pair of 14" hi-hats, a 16" crash, an 18" crash, and a 20" ride — all factory-matched so they sound like they belong together. Because they do.
The HCS line is built from MS63 brass alloy, a material Meinl chose specifically for its warm, harmonic, and balanced character. These are crafted in Germany, and that manufacturing consistency shows in how cohesive the set feels from piece to piece. Whether you're putting together your first real kit or adding more sonic options to what you already have, this set covers the essentials without making you audition each cymbal separately.
Two crash sizes and a splash cymbal mean you've got more color to work with than a basic starter pack — a 16" for tighter, snappier accents, an 18" for bigger dramatic hits, and a 10" splash when you need something fast and punchy. That's a meaningful range for any kit.
MS63 Brass Alloy — What It Means for Your Sound
MS63 refers to a brass alloy with a 63% copper content, and it's the foundation of Meinl's HCS series. The result is a warm, harmonic tone with balanced response across the kit. This isn't tinny or brittle — it's a brass alloy that produces genuinely musical sounds at an accessible price point.
The traditional finish across the set gives these cymbals a classic, clean look while contributing to the overall balanced tone. All five cymbals in the set are specially matched at the factory, so you're not rolling the dice on whether your splash and crashes will play nicely together.
A Set That Works From Day One
The 20" ride delivers the stick definition and clear bell response you need to keep your patterns cutting through the mix. The 14" hi-hats are articulate and clean — solid for keeping time in any setting. And having both a 16" and 18" crash gives you the flexibility to dial in different accent sizes depending on the moment.
The 10" splash is quick and cutting — great for short, punchy accents where a full crash would be too much. Together, the five pieces cover everything from steady groove to dramatic fills, making the HCS Expanded Set a complete and cohesive starting point for building your sound.
Product Features:
- Set includes: 10" Splash, 14" Hi-Hats (pair), 16" Crash, 18" Crash, 20" Ride
- Material: MS63 Brass Alloy — warm, harmonic, and balanced tone
- Finish: Traditional
- Specially factory-matched set — all five cymbals tuned to work together
- Crafted in Germany
- Dual crash sizes (16" and 18") offer a wider range of accent dynamics
- 10" splash provides fast, cutting response for quick accents
- Series: HCS
Brand: Meinl
Model: HCS Expanded Cymbal Set
SKU: HCS-CS2
Condition: New
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