Best 16" China Cymbals Under $100 2025
Affordable 16" china cymbals under $100 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025
Meinl 16" HCS China
- • Professional power and sustain
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Very loud and potentially overpowering
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
Meinl 16" HCS ChinaChina CymbalSize: 16"HCS seriesBeginners cymbal seriesCombines quality and valueMS63...
Meinl 16" HCS Trash China
- • Substantial visual and sonic presence
- • Large 16-inch size for maximum china impact
- • Very loud and potentially overpowering
- • Expensive investment
Meinl 16" HCS Trash China, Trash China Cymbal, Size: 16", Beginner cymbal series, MS63 brass alloy, Explosive...
Thomann China Cymbal 40cm
- • Excellent projection in large venues
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
- • May be too much for many musical styles
Thomann China Cymbal 40cm, China Cymbal, Diameter Ø = 40 cm, 16", Handmade in Wuhan
Zultan 16" Aja China
- • Professional power and sustain
- • Excellent projection in large venues
- • May be too much for many musical styles
- • Expensive investment
Zultan 16" Aja China, China cymbal, China cymbal with characteristic "Aaahhh" or simply "Aja"...
Millenium 16" B20 China
- • Professional power and sustain
- • Great for heavy rock and metal
- • Can dominate mix if not balanced properly
- • Very loud and potentially overpowering
Millenium 16" B20 China, China Cymbal, Size: 16", B20 material, Fast responsive China cymbal with clear and...
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