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Best Zultan 14" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Zultan 14" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Zultan 14" Aeon FX Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Zultan 14" Aeon FX Crash

by Zultan
Studio Recording Fusion Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Controlled volume level
  • • Great for recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • May require mic reinforcement live
  • • Not ideal for power playing

Zultan 14" Aeon FX CrashFX Crash CymbalSize: 14"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper / 25%...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 540995
$208
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Zultan 14" Rock Beat Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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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Zultan 14" Dark Matter Splatter Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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" Mellow Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Zultan 14" Mellow Crash

by Zultan
Studio Recording Light Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for recording applications
  • • Controlled volume level
✗ CONS
  • • May require mic reinforcement live
  • • Limited projection in loud bands

Zultan 14" Mellow CrashCrash CymbalSize: 14"Mellow SeriesMaterial: B20 bronze alloyReduces the cymbal volume...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561626
$219
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Zultan 14" Aja Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Zultan 14" Aja Crash

by Zultan
Light Rock Studio Recording Fusion
Key Feature:
• Controlled volume level
✓ PROS
  • • Classic jazz crash size
  • • Controlled volume level
✗ CONS
  • • Limited projection in loud bands
  • • Not ideal for power playing

Zultan 14" Aja Crash, Crash, Size: 14", Aja crash cymbals produce a loud and fat sound, The decay of the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 273919
$65
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Zultan 14" Crash CS Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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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Zultan 14" Q Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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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.

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