Best 16" China Cymbals for Advanced 2026
Perfect 16" china cymbals for advanced - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 16" Byzance Dual China
by
Meinl
Heavy Music
Large Venues
Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent projection in large venues
✓ PROS
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
✗ CONS
- • Large size requires significant setup space
- • Expensive investment
Meinl 16" Byzance Dual ChinaDual China CymbalSize: 16"Material: B20 BronzeHand-hammeredExtra Dry (natural)...
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4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483036
$384
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 16" Xist ION China Brilliant
Power
Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Great for heavy rock and metal
✓ PROS
- • Excellent projection in large venues
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
✗ CONS
- • Large size requires significant setup space
- • Expensive investment
Istanbul Agop 16" Xist ION China BrilliantChina CymbalSize: 16"Xist ION seriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...
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4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382943
$252
#3
⭐
4.4/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 16" Rude Wild China
by
Paiste
Rock
Professional
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent projection in large venues
✓ PROS
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Very loud and potentially overpowering
Paiste 16" Rude Wild ChinaChina CymbalSize: 16"Darkfullearthy sounding ChinaWide sound rangeHeavy basic...
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4.4/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 295087
$296
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 16" Mellow China
by
Zultan
Heavy Music
Professional
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent projection in large venues
✓ PROS
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • May be too much for many musical styles
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
Zultan 16" Mellow ChinaChina CymbalSize: 16"Mellow SeriesMaterial: B20 bronze alloyReduces the cymbal volume...
⭐
4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 561617
$274
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China RED
by
Paiste
Large Venues
Heavy Music
Professional
Key Feature:
• Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
✓ PROS
- • Professional power and sustain
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
✗ CONS
- • May be too much for many musical styles
- • Very loud and potentially overpowering
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China REDChina CymbalSize: 16"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...
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4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 407589
$175
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China BK
by
Paiste
Professional
Large Venues
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Professional power and sustain
✓ PROS
- • Professional power and sustain
- • Substantial visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • May be too much for many musical styles
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China BKChina CymbalSize: 16"900 ColorSound seriesMade from B8 (2002)...
⭐
4.9/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407558
$175
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 16" Classics C. Dual Trash Ch.
by
Meinl
Metal
Power
Rock
Key Feature:
• Substantial visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • May be too much for many musical styles
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
Meinl 16" Classics C. Dual Trash Ch.Trash China CymbalSize: 16"Material: B-12 BronzeFinish: Dark /...
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528057
$215
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 16" AAX China
by
Sabian
Metal
Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Professional power and sustain
✓ PROS
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Large size requires significant setup space
Sabian 16" AAX ChinaChina CymbalAAX SeriesSize: 16"Brilliant finishRipping attack with a largeround tone yet...
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 131357
$384
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 16" Dune China
by
Zultan
Metal
Rock
Professional
Key Feature:
• Excellent projection in large venues
✓ PROS
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Large size requires significant setup space
Zultan 16" Dune ChinaChina cymbalSize: 16"Dune seriesHand-hammeredPremium China cymbals from traditional...
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 450118
$219
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 16" Z-Series China
by
Zultan
Heavy Music
Professional
Rock
Key Feature:
• Substantial visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Substantial visual and sonic presence
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • May be too much for many musical styles
- • Large size requires significant setup space
Zultan 16" Z-Series ChinaChina CymbalSize: 16"Z SeriesHand-hammeredMaterial: B20 bronzeFullwarm sound with a...
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595623
$186
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector China
by
Paiste
Professional
Large Venues
Metal
Key Feature:
• Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
✓ PROS
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Professional power and sustain
✗ CONS
- • Large size requires significant setup space
- • May be too much for many musical styles
Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector ChinaChina Cymbal16" Reflector ChinaPST8 seriesFlatfullsomewhat earthy sounding...
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278864
$142
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 16" Rock Beat China Holey
by
Zultan
Metal
Large Venues
Power
Key Feature:
• Excellent projection in large venues
✓ PROS
- • Professional power and sustain
- • Substantial visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Large size requires significant setup space
- • May be too much for many musical styles
Zultan 16" Rock Beat China HoleyChinaSize: 16"Rock beat seriesDue to the sound holes this China cymbal...
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 320639
$208
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 16" Classics Custom Tr. China
by
Meinl
Large Venues
Rock
Professional
Key Feature:
• Great for heavy rock and metal
✓ PROS
- • Substantial visual and sonic presence
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • Large size requires significant setup space
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
Meinl 16" Classics Custom Tr. ChinaChinaSize: 16"Classics custom seriesTrash ChinaBrillant surface...
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 308471
$197
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 16" Classics Extreme China
by
Meinl
Rock
Professional
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Substantial visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
- • Large size requires significant setup space
Meinl 16" Classics Extreme ChinaChina CymbalSize: 16"Brilliant finishB12 bronzeLoud assertive and explosive...
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 278484
$164
#15
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 16" Byzance China Brilliant
by
Meinl
Professional
Large Venues
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Professional power and sustain
✓ PROS
- • Excellent projection in large venues
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • May be too much for many musical styles
Meinl 16" Byzance China Brilliant16" China CymbalByzance seriesBrilliant finishAggressiveexotic sound with...
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 225661
$373
How to Choose the Best 16" China 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 16" china 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.
