Best 14" Crash Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 14" crash cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 14" A-Custom Fast Crash
by
Zildjian
Jazz
Studio Recording
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Controlled volume level
✓ PROS
- • Great for recording applications
- • Balanced attack and sustain
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • May require mic reinforcement live
Zildjian 14" A-Custom Fast CrashCrash CymbalsFast crashA Custom seriesSize 14”Brilliant finishPlayed by e.g....
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4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 161898
$307
#2
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4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 14" K-Custom Fast Crash
by
Zildjian
Jazz
Fusion
Light Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic jazz crash size
✓ PROS
- • Great for recording applications
- • Controlled volume level
✗ CONS
- • May require mic reinforcement live
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Zildjian 14" K-Custom Fast CrashFast CrashSize: 14"K Custom seriesBrilliant finishWith new bell designFaster...
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4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 184369
$296
#3
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 14" AAX AAXplosion Crash
by
Sabian
Studio Recording
Light Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Balanced attack and sustain
✓ PROS
- • Classic jazz crash size
- • Balanced attack and sustain
✗ CONS
- • May require mic reinforcement live
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Sabian 14" AAX AAXplosion Crash14" AAXplosion CrashBrilliant finishClearcleandefined cymbal soundLarge...
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 254896
$318
#4
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4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 14" HHX Thin Crash
by
Sabian
Jazz
Fusion
Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic jazz crash size
✓ PROS
- • Classic jazz crash size
- • Controlled volume level
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • May lack power for heavy music
Sabian 14" HHX Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 14"HHX SeriesB20 BronzeFinish: TraditionalThin cymbal with...
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4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 476134
$380
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Turk Series
Pop
Fusion
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Balanced attack and sustain
✓ PROS
- • Balanced attack and sustain
- • Classic jazz crash size
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • May lack power for heavy music
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Turk Series14" Crash CymbalTurk Seriestight soundThe Turk cymbals are distinguished...
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4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311635
$207
#6
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4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional
Studio Recording
Light Rock
Practice
Key Feature:
• Versatile across multiple genres
✓ PROS
- • Great for recording applications
- • Classic jazz crash size
✗ CONS
- • Not ideal for power playing
- • May require mic reinforcement live
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional14" Medium Crash Cymbal"Traditional" seriesCrash with...
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4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311569
$207
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX
by
Zildjian
Studio Recording
Light Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Controlled volume level
- • Great for recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Not ideal for power playing
- • May require mic reinforcement live
Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX14" EFX CymbalA Custom seriesBrilliant finishThis special effects crash stands out...
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5.0/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 248163
$285
#8
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4.9/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 14" Signature Full Crash
by
Paiste
Jazz
Pop
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Controlled volume level
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across multiple genres
- • Classic jazz crash size
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for heavy music
- • Limited projection in loud bands
Paiste 14" Signature Full Crash, Full CrashThe full crash of the signature line is a medium-weight, versatile...
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4.9/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 100655
$318
#9
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4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.
Pop
Studio Recording
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Controlled volume level
- • Versatile across multiple genres
✗ CONS
- • Limited projection in loud bands
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.14" Paper Thin Crash Cymbal"Traditional"...
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4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311597
$207
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zildjian 14" A-Series Fast Crash
by
Zildjian
Studio Recording
Pop
Practice
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Classic jazz crash size
- • Controlled volume level
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for heavy music
- • Limited projection in loud bands
- Zildjian 14" A-Series Fast Crash
- Fast Crash
- Size: 14"
- Regular finish
- Fast response
- Full
- lively splash
- Very effective
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4.4/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 100714
$252
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Masterwork 14" Custom Crash
by
Masterwork
Pop
Light Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Controlled volume level
✓ PROS
- • Classic jazz crash size
- • Balanced attack and sustain
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for heavy music
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Masterwork 14" Custom Crash, 14" CrashThe all-round cymbal in the range. A remarkable sound spectrum and a...
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111580
$149
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 14" Signature Fast Crash
by
Paiste
Studio Recording
Light Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Controlled volume level
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across multiple genres
- • Great for recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Limited projection in loud bands
- • Not ideal for power playing
Paiste 14" Signature Fast Crash, 14" Fast CrashThe fast crash from the signature series offers a warm, rich...
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 135600
$318
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Ray 6 Crash
Jazz
Light Rock
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Balanced attack and sustain
✓ PROS
- • Classic jazz crash size
- • Balanced attack and sustain
✗ CONS
- • Not ideal for power playing
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Ray 6 CrashCrash CymbalSize: 14"X-Ray 6 seriesB20 BronzeBrilliant finishWith 6...
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4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 411609
$208
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 14" Crash
by
Paiste
Pop
Fusion
Light Rock
Key Feature:
• Controlled volume level
✓ PROS
- • Controlled volume level
- • Classic jazz crash size
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • May lack power for heavy music
Paiste 2002 Classic 14" CrashPaiste 2002 Classic Series14" CrashClearwarmfullbright crash soundDefined...
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4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 100638
$237
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Crash
by
Meinl
Light Rock
Studio Recording
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Balanced attack and sustain
- • Versatile across multiple genres
✗ CONS
- • Limited projection in loud bands
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Crash14" Thin CrashByzance seriesTraditional finishHandmade in TurkeyRefined and...
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 148552
$248
How to Choose the Best 14" Crash 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 14" crash 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.
