These brass alloy models sound and look great, and let you get into playing MEINL at very realistic prices. The HCS series from MEINL is designed to offer all of the cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional lines to beginners in order to deliver the same sound options a working drummer may look for. This solid brass bell puts out a bright sustaining "ping" sound that makes it a cool effect for any drum or percussion setup. Meinl HCS cymbals are recommended for any style of music a beginner may be getting into while exploring their sound.