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Best 10" Splash Cymbals Under $100 2025

Affordable 10" splash cymbals under $100 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Hard Rock For Punk For Aggressive Playing For Live Performance For Power Accents
BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zultan Sabian Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet
Zildjian 10" I Family Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash BK

by Paiste
Live Performance Punk Power Accents
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
  • • Can double as small crash
  • • Great for rock and aggressive styles
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller splashes
  • • May ring too long for quick accents

Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash BKSplash CymbalSize: 10"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 407533
$83
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Masterwork 10" Custom Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
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Zultan 10" Rock Beat Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Zultan 10" Rock Beat Splash

by Zultan
Hard Rock Rock Punk
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
  • • Can double as small crash
  • • Great for rock and aggressive styles
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller splashes
  • • May be too loud for intimate settings

Zultan 10" Rock Beat SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Rock Beat SeriesClear bitingsparkling splashProvides Ideal...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 269724
$83
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Paiste PST5 10" Splash '14 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
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Zultan 10" Z-Series Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
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Meinl 10" Classics Extreme Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Meinl 10" Classics Extreme Splash

by Meinl
Power Accents Hard Rock Punk
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
  • • Strong attack with good sustain
  • • Good stage presence and projection
✗ CONS
  • • Requires strong technique to control
  • • May ring too long for quick accents

Meinl 10" Classics Extreme SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Brilliant finishMaterial: B12 bronzeFast and explosive...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 278480
$88
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Meinl 10" Classics Custom Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 261661
$90
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Istanbul Mehmet 10" Splash IMC Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Istanbul Mehmet 10" Splash IMC Natural

by Istanbul Mehmet
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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609360
$94
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Zultan 10" Impulz Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Zultan 10" Impulz 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
  • • May be too loud for intimate settings
  • • Requires strong technique to control

Zultan 10" Impulz SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Impulz SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeAssertive splash cymbal with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 530453
$94
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Sabian 10" SBR Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sabian 10" SBR Splash

by Sabian
Power Accents Live Performance Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Strong attack with good sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Strong attack with good sustain
  • • Good stage presence and projection
✗ CONS
  • • May ring too long for quick accents
  • • Requires strong technique to control

Sabian 10" SBR SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Natural (thin)BrassSmall and with a fastpowerfullively and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 319636
$57
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Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Rock Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 278817
$72
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Zultan 10" F5 Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
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Zultan 10" Raw Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Zultan 10" Raw Splash

by Zultan
Punk Live Performance Rock
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
  • • Strong attack with good sustain
  • • Works well in live performance
✗ CONS
  • • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
  • • May be too loud for intimate settings

Zultan 10" Raw SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Raw seriesFrom B20 bronzeDarkerwarmer and fuller tone100% hand...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 383211
$83
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Paiste PST7 10" Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Paiste PST7 10" Splash

by Paiste
Hard Rock Power Accents Punk
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rock and aggressive styles
  • • Strong attack with good sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Requires strong technique to control
  • • May ring too long for quick accents

Paiste PST7 10" SplashSplashSize: 10"PST7 seriesTraditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8 bronzeSuitable for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 335997
$61
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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.

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