The Paiste Giant Beat Hi-Hats are a classic and versatile option for drummers. Part of the Giant Beat series, these hi-hats have a medium weight and volume, with a medium sound color and frequency range, and a clean frequency mix. They produce a balanced stick sound, medium response intensity, and sustain. The chick sound is soft, and they have a soft feel overall.

The sound character of the Giant Beat Hi-Hats is mellow, warm, and brilliant with a hissing shimmer. They have a medium range and a fairly clean mix, and produce a warm, light, and woody open sound, paired with a well-defined, soft chick-sound. These hi-hats are a classic option suitable for multi-purpose application in different musical genres.