Best Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Cymbals 2026
Premium Istanbul Mehmet 14" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Heavy Crash Traditional
Studio Recording
Light Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic jazz crash size
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across multiple genres
- • Classic jazz crash size
✗ CONS
- • Limited projection in loud bands
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Heavy Crash Traditional14" Heavy Crash"Traditional" seriesRegular finishCrash...
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311533
$207
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Thin Crash Traditional
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
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 14" Crash Samatya Series
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
#4
⭐
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...
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 411609
$208
#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...
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311635
$207
#6
⭐
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...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311569
$207
#7
⭐
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"...
⭐
4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311597
$207
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.
