Best Paiste 16" China Cymbals 2026
Premium Paiste 16" china cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 16" Signature Thin China
by
Paiste
Heavy Music
Power
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Great for heavy rock and metal
✓ PROS
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
✗ CONS
- • Large size requires significant setup space
- • Expensive investment
Paiste 16" Signature Thin China, 16" Thin ChinaOn its quest to develop the optimal cymbal sound, a special...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 128126
$366
#2
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 2002 Classic China 16"
by
Paiste
Power
Rock
Metal
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
- • May be too much for many musical styles
Paiste 2002 Classic China 16", 16" China CymbalAn exotic, powerful cymbal with a traditionally shaped bell....
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 121506
$296
#3
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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
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China PRP
by
Paiste
Heavy Music
Large Venues
Power
Key Feature:
• Great for heavy rock and metal
✓ PROS
- • Substantial visual and sonic presence
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Large size requires significant setup space
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China PRPChina CymbalSize: 16"900 ColorSound seriesMade from B8 (2002)...
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4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407590
$171
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 16" 900 Series China
by
Paiste
Heavy Music
Professional
Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional power and sustain
✓ PROS
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • May be too much for many musical styles
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
Paiste 16" 900 Series ChinaChina CymbalSize: 16"900 seriesMade from B8 (2002) bronzeExplosive crash sound for...
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4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407526
$164
#6
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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...
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4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278864
$142
#7
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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)...
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4.9/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407558
$175
#8
⭐
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)...
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 407589
$175
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China BLUE
by
Paiste
Professional
Large Venues
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent projection in large venues
✓ PROS
- • Professional power and sustain
- • Excellent projection in large venues
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Very loud and potentially overpowering
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China BLUEChina CymbalSize: 16"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407588
$175
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.
