Best 10" Splash Cymbals Under $100 2026
Affordable 10" splash cymbals under $100 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Hard Rock
For Punk
For Aggressive Playing
For Live Performance
For Power Accents
#1
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4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Masterwork 10" Custom Splash
by
Masterwork
Punk
Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Strong attack with good sustain
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Masterwork 10" Custom Splash, 10" SplashA considerable frequency range and a warm fundamental character with...
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 111576
$94
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash RED
by
Paiste
Aggressive Playing
Punk
Power Accents
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
- • Strong attack with good sustain
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • Requires strong technique to control
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash REDSplash CymbalSize: 10"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade from B8 (2002)...
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4.7/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 407577
$86
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash BL
by
Paiste
Hard Rock
Rock
Punk
Key Feature:
• Works well in live performance
✓ PROS
- • Can double as small crash
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
✗ CONS
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash BLSplash CymbalSize: 10"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...
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4.5/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 407576
$86
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 10" 900 Series Splash
by
Paiste
Rock
Power Accents
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • Requires strong technique to control
Paiste 10" 900 Series SplashSplash cymbalSize: 10"900 seriesMade from B8 (2002) bronzeShort sustain for...
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 407489
$79
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Rock Splash
by
Paiste
Power Accents
Aggressive Playing
Rock
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Rock SplashSplashPST8 seriesWideexplosiveclear overall soundQuick response with balanced...
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 278817
$72
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 10" Splash IMC Natural
Aggressive Playing
Live Performance
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for rock and aggressive styles
✓ PROS
- • Can double as small crash
- • Works well in live performance
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
Istanbul Mehmet 10" Splash IMC NaturalSplash CymbalSize: 10"Material: B20 bronzeFinish: NaturalHigh-quality...
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4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609360
$94
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Zildjian 10" I Family Splash
by
Zildjian
Punk
Hard Rock
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for rock and aggressive styles
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
- • Requires strong technique to control
Zildjian 10" I Family SplashSplash cymbalSize: 10"I Family seriesMaterial: B8 bronzeThickness:...
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 480880
$91
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste PST5 10" Splash '14
by
Paiste
Hard Rock
Aggressive Playing
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
Paiste PST5 10" Splash '14Splash CymbalSize: 10"From the new PST5 seriesMaterial: CuSn8 Bronze (also...
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 335967
$54
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Meinl 10" Classics Custom Splash
by
Meinl
Live Performance
Hard Rock
Aggressive Playing
Key Feature:
• Works well in live performance
✓ PROS
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Meinl 10" Classics Custom SplashSplash Cymbal10" Classics Custom SeriesBrilliant finishClearglassy sounding...
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4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 261661
$90
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Zultan 10" Splash 25
by
Zultan
Aggressive Playing
Live Performance
Power Accents
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Strong attack with good sustain
- • Works well in live performance
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • May ring too long for quick accents
Zultan 10" Splash 25Splash Cymbal25th Anniversary seriesSize: 10"Material: B20 bronzeHigh-quality cymbal...
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4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 611982
$87
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Thin Splash
by
Paiste
Live Performance
Power Accents
Rock
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Strong attack with good sustain
- • Good stage presence and projection
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Thin SplashThin SplashPST8 seriesFullwarmshort sounding splash cymbalFast response with...
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 278811
$72
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 10" Dune Splash
by
Zultan
Aggressive Playing
Punk
Rock
Key Feature:
• Works well in live performance
✓ PROS
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
- • Works well in live performance
✗ CONS
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
- • May ring too long for quick accents
Zultan 10" Dune SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Dune seriesHand-hammeredPremium splash cymbal from traditional...
⭐
4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 450089
$98
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 10" Z-Series Splash
by
Zultan
Power Accents
Rock
Punk
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Strong attack with good sustain
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
Zultan 10" Z-Series SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Z SeriesHand-hammeredMaterial: B20 bronzeFullwarm sound with...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 595614
$98
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Masterwork 10" Troy Traditional Splash
by
Masterwork
Rock
Live Performance
Power Accents
Key Feature:
• Great for rock and aggressive styles
✓ PROS
- • Strong attack with good sustain
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Masterwork 10" Troy Traditional SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Material: B25 bronzeFinish:...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 611370
$76
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 10" F5 Splash
by
Zultan
Punk
Hard Rock
Rock
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • Requires strong technique to control
Zultan 10" F5 SplashSplash cymbalSize: 10"F5 SeriesAggressive splashFull sound with excellent dynamic...
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 496609
$76
How to Choose the Best 10" Splash Cymbals
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 10" splash cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
