Featuring a medium top cymbal and a heavy bottom, the V-hats are both subtle and quick to anger. They feel very solid, and you can hear the small amount of silver that was poured into the alloy.

AAX cymbals are totally machine-made, which means that each one is molded, lathed, and hammered by robots. Don't let that turn you off though - it also means that each cymbal is manufactured precisely according to detail, with no room for human error.

Both the AA and AAX lines sound modern, but the AAX cymbals feature 'Dynamic Focus' manufacturing techniques that minimize distortion, increase clarity, and ensure that the cymbals sound the same no matter the dynamic.