The 14" HCS trash stack includes two cymbals that stack together — cymbal stacking is a popular way of getting a trashy cymbal effect without any sustain (ring) — place these cymbals directly on top of one another on any common stand for a sloshy sound | Hole cut-outs for enhanced sound — the hole cut-outs dry the cymbals' sound, meaning they have little to no ring with a trashy, sloshy response that is perfect for stacking — experiment with loose or tight tension on your stand for more or less "slosh" | Designed for beginners and students — Meinl HCS cymbals are designed for beginner and student musicians using a durable brass alloy that maintains its tone while holding up to the brunt of drum sticks — these cymbals are ideal for any style of music | Made in Germany — when you open the box, the first thing you will notice is these cymbals bear the exact same markings as professional Meinl cymbals — they feature the large Meinl stamp and a smaller laser engraved logo with the text “Made in Germany” | Full range of sounds — unique to this price range, HCS cymbals offer all of the cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional set ups to beginners — from trash crashes and splashes to bells and chinas, any sound option is within reach | Great for instructors — Meinl HCS cymbals are made for new players who are learning their way around the drum set — teachers will find these to be an outstanding affordable solution to outfit their lesson sets with in a studio or classroom | Manufacturer disclaimer — typographical or grammatical errors found in the bullet point or description text on this product page are a result of this site’s system and are neither the fault of the manufacturer nor marketplace sellers