Hilites were the predecessors to the Delite (which were considerably thinner, and which were subsequently replaced by the Prolite. Sonor is a little unique among drum companies in that they change model lines every five or so years).

Anyway, the Hilites were made in the early nineties, and featured a 6.5 mm, nine-ply maple shell with isolated hardware (gaskets). You're right that most examples are in in "power sizes", exceptions being the Nussbaum kit, which was available in "traditional" (what we'd nowadays call "vintage") sizes.

Being that I'm a Sonor guy myself I'm a bit biased on the subject, but suffice to say that these are very well-made, great-sounding drums that you'll be quite happy with.

I used to own a kit and I just loved the bass drum. Toms were ok, nothing special,but the build qlty was outstanding.I also love Sonor, and Mapex these days and I understand they are almost one in the same regarding the Asian products. Im dreaming of a new vintage kit that will last me the rest of my life, but 3000 for 3 drums is something I need to plan for...grab the Hi lites, or sell them to me..lol