Best 14" Crash Cymbals Under $200 2025

Affordable 14" crash cymbals under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 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

Masterwork 14" Troy Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Masterwork 14" Custom Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Sabian 14" B8X Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Sabian 14" B8X Thin Crash

by Sabian

Practice Studio Recording Fusion

Key Feature:

• Classic jazz crash size

✓ PROS

• Classic jazz crash size
• Great for recording applications

✗ CONS

• Limited projection in loud bands
• May lack power for heavy music

Sabian 14" B8X Thin CrashThin CrashSize: 14"B8X SeriesAlloy: B8 bronzeNatural finishHammered bellStronger...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 363267

$149

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Zultan 14" Rock Beat Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 14" Rock Beat Crash

by Zultan

Studio Recording Fusion Practice

Key Feature:

• Balanced attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Great for recording applications
• Versatile across multiple genres

✗ CONS

• May lack power for heavy music
• May require mic reinforcement live

Zultan 14" Rock Beat CrashCrash CymbalsSize: 14"Rock Beat seriesFull voluminous fundamental toneBalanced...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 268216

$120

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Zildjian 14" I Family Crash medium-thin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 14" I Family Crash medium-thin

by Zildjian

Jazz Light Rock Practice

Key Feature:

• Controlled volume level

✓ PROS

• Versatile across multiple genres
• Classic jazz crash size

✗ CONS

• May require mic reinforcement live
• Limited projection in loud bands

Zildjian 14" I Family Crash medium-thinCrash CymbalSize: 14"I Family SeriesMaterial: B8 BronzeThickness:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 480883

$109

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Schlagwerk 14" Cajon Crash-Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Schlagwerk 14" Cajon Crash-Ride

by Schlagwerk

Jazz Light Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Balanced attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Controlled volume level
• Classic jazz crash size

✗ CONS

• Limited projection in loud bands
• May require mic reinforcement live

Schlagwerk 14" Cajon Crash-RideCajon Crash-Ride CymbalSize: 14"Material: B20 bronzeHandmade in TurkeyBrushed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 437225

$197

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Zultan 14" Crash CS Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 14" Crash CS Series

by Zultan

Pop Studio Recording Jazz

Key Feature:

• Balanced attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Controlled volume level
• Classic jazz crash size

✗ CONS

• May require mic reinforcement live
• May lack power for heavy music

Zultan 14" Crash CS SeriesCrash cymbalSize: 14"Premium crash cymbal made from Turkish productionCS seriesMade...

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 281096

$164

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Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash

by Meinl

Pop Studio Recording Jazz

Key Feature:

• Balanced attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Controlled volume level
• Balanced attack and sustain

✗ CONS

• May require mic reinforcement live
• Can sound thin in some applications

Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. CrashCrash14" Classics Custom seriesMedium crashBrillant surface finishIn all...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 261668

$136

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Masterwork 14" Jazz Master Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Masterwork 14" Jazz Master Crash

by Masterwork

Studio Recording Jazz Practice

Key Feature:

• Classic jazz crash size

✓ PROS

• Great for recording applications
• Controlled volume level

✗ CONS

• Can sound thin in some applications
• Limited projection in loud bands

Masterwork 14" Jazz Master CrashCrash CymbalSize: 14"Jazz Master SeriesTraditional finishHandmade according...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 518086

$186

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Zultan 14" Dark Matter Splatter Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 14" Dark Matter Splatter Crash

by Zultan

Fusion Practice Light Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile across multiple genres

✓ PROS

• Controlled volume level
• Balanced attack and sustain

✗ CONS

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

Zultan 14" Dark Matter Splatter CrashCrash CymbalSize: 14"Hand-hammeredB20 BronzePerforated cymbal with short...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 474864

$142

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Zultan 14" Q Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 14" Q Crash

by Zultan

Light Rock Practice Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic jazz crash size

✓ PROS

• Versatile across multiple genres
• Classic jazz crash size

✗ CONS

• Can sound thin in some applications
• Limited projection in loud bands

Zultan 14" Q CrashCrashSize: 14"Q-SeriesDark and deepfull sounding crash cymbal with incredible dynamic...

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 268241

$120

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Masterwork 14" Resonant Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Masterwork 14" Resonant Crash

by Masterwork

Pop Light Rock Practice

Key Feature:

• Great for recording applications

✓ PROS

• Versatile across multiple genres
• Controlled volume level

✗ CONS

• May lack power for heavy music
• May require mic reinforcement live

Masterwork 14" Resonant Crash, 14" CrashThe Resonant Series cymbals are hand-polished, lending them their...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 111702

$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" Custom Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Masterwork 14" Custom Thin Crash

by Masterwork

Fusion Practice Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Versatile across multiple genres

✓ PROS

• Controlled volume level
• Balanced attack and sustain

✗ CONS

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

Masterwork 14" Custom Thin Crash, 14" Thin CrashThe all-round cymbal in the range. A remarkable sound...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 111581

$142

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Meinl 14" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Cr. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 14" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Cr.

by Meinl

Pop Jazz Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Classic jazz crash size

✓ PROS

• Versatile across multiple genres
• Great for recording applications

✗ CONS

• May lack power for heavy music
• May require mic reinforcement live

Meinl 14" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Cr.Dark Trash Crash CymbalSize: 14"CC14DATRCFinish: NaturalMaterial: B12...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 455924

$142

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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 Under $200 2025

Masterwork 14" Troy Crash

Masterwork 14" Custom Crash

Sabian 14" B8X Thin Crash

Zultan 14" Rock Beat Crash

Zildjian 14" I Family Crash medium-thin

Schlagwerk 14" Cajon Crash-Ride

Zultan 14" Crash CS Series

Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash

Masterwork 14" Jazz Master Crash

Zultan 14" Dark Matter Splatter Crash

Zultan 14" Q Crash

Masterwork 14" Resonant Crash

Masterwork 14" Troy Traditional Crash

Masterwork 14" Custom Thin Crash

Meinl 14" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Cr.

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?

How much should I spend on 14" crash cymbals?

Are expensive 14" crash cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 14" crash cymbals?

Should I buy 14" crash cymbals online or in-store?

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