I got the AAXplosion hats a few weeks ago and with the new hi hat stand,they have really came alive. My old stand was junk and falling apart,not holding the cymbals right.
The bell is bigger then normal hats and they do sound a bit clangy,but when close and a little loose they sound freaking awesome!
I seen a pair of 16" AAXplosion hats but thought they would be to big and not sound right. I use to use HHX Evolution 14" hats,but I think I am more satisfied now with the AAX line and appreciate it more then I did in the past. I am also using AAXplosion crashes and they compliment them well.