Best 14" Crash Cymbals 2025

Top-rated 14" crash cymbals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Fusion For Pop For Light Rock For Studio Recording For Practice

BRANDS: Paiste Zultan Istanbul Mehmet Masterwork Zildjian Meinl

Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Ray 6 Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Ray 6 Crash

by Istanbul Mehmet

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 411609

$208

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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional

by Istanbul Mehmet

Practice Light Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Balanced attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Classic jazz crash size
• Controlled volume level

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for power playing
• May lack power for heavy music

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional14" Thin Crash Cymbal"Traditional" seriesRegular...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 311612

$207

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Paiste 14" Signature Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 14" Signature Full Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 100655

$318

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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional

by Istanbul Mehmet

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 311569

$207

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Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 148552

$248

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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Paper Thin Crash Tradit. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.

by Istanbul Mehmet

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"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 311597

$207

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Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Samatya Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Samatya Series

by Istanbul Mehmet

Pop Jazz Practice

Key Feature:

• Balanced attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Balanced attack and sustain
• Versatile across multiple genres

✗ CONS

• May lack power for heavy music
• Can sound thin in some applications

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Samatya SeriesCrash CymbalSize: 14"Brilliant finishModernfast responding...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 480780

$208

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Sabian 14" HHX Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 476134

$380

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Zildjian 14" A-Custom Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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....

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 161898

$307

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Zildjian 14" K-Custom Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 184369

$296

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Masterwork 14" Custom Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Masterwork 14" Troy Traditional Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Masterwork 14" Troy Traditional Crash

by Masterwork

Light Rock Studio Recording Practice

Key Feature:

• Classic jazz crash size

✓ PROS

• Balanced attack and sustain
• Great for recording applications

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for power playing
• May require mic reinforcement live

Masterwork 14" Troy Traditional CrashCrash CymbalSize: 14"Material: B25 bronzeFinish:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611371

$122

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Masterwork 14" Troy Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Masterwork 14" Troy Crash

by Masterwork

Pop Fusion Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for recording applications

✓ PROS

• Balanced attack and sustain
• Classic jazz crash size

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for power playing
• Limited projection in loud bands

Masterwork 14" Troy CrashCrash CymbalSize: 14"Troy SeriesB25 alloyHand-hammeredBrilliant finishThe Troy...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 485722

$131

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Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 248163

$285

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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.

Best 14" Crash Cymbals 2025

Istanbul Mehmet 14" X-Ray 6 Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional

Paiste 14" Signature Fast Crash

Paiste 14" Signature Full Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Medium Crash Traditional

Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.

Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Samatya Series

Sabian 14" HHX Thin Crash

Zildjian 14" A-Custom Fast Crash

Zildjian 14" K-Custom Fast Crash

Masterwork 14" Custom Crash

Masterwork 14" Troy Traditional Crash

Masterwork 14" Troy Crash

Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX

How to Choose the Best 14" Crash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 14" crash cymbals?

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