The meinl hcs 8 micro stack hats with x hat arm is designed for drummers needing sharp accents in busy setups. Built around a compact 8 stack this combination focuses on speed and clarity helping you lock in time without adding clutter to your kit. The heavy bottom cymbal paired with a lighter top creates a tight high pitched sound that cuts through while staying controlled even at lower volumes.the brass construction and pressure point shaping give a focused mid bright character with short sustain making it useful for pop fusion jazz and electronic styles. The included meinl x hat auxiliary arm keeps the cymbals fixed in position and mounts easily to your existing hardware. With adjustable tension you can fine tune how open or closed the stack feels so it responds exactly how you want during fast passages and layered grooves.