Best Zultan 16" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Zultan 16" 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 Rock For Hard Rock For Metal For Punk For Aggressive Playing For Live Performance

BRANDS: Meinl Paiste Zildjian Sabian Zultan Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop Masterwork

Zultan 16" Caz Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 16" Caz Crash

by Zultan

Live Performance Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic rock crash size

✓ PROS

• Great stage presence and projection
• Classic rock crash size

✗ CONS

• May ring too long in some applications
• May be too loud for intimate settings

Zultan 16" Caz CrashCrash cymbalB20 bronzeHand-hammeredFast-response crashWarmfull-bodied fundamental tone with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 278663

$164

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Zultan 16" Crash Dark Matter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 16" Crash Dark Matter

by Zultan

Hard Rock Live Performance Metal

Key Feature:

• Powerful attack with good sustain

✓ PROS

• Powerful attack with good sustain
• Classic rock crash size

✗ CONS

• Requires proper technique to control
• May be too loud for intimate settings

Zultan 16" Crash Dark MatterCrash cymbalSize: 16"Dark Matter LineDark crash cymbal100% Hand-hammeredDarkwarm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 326506

$153

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Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash Crash

by Zultan

Metal Rock Punk

Key Feature:

• Powerful attack with good sustain

✓ PROS

• Classic rock crash size
• Excellent for rock and heavier styles

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• Can overpower in lighter musical contexts

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash CrashTrash Crash CymbalSize: 16"Rock Beat SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeFullvoluminous...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 407797

$230

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Zultan 16" Raw Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 16" Raw Crash

by Zultan

Rock Live Performance Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful attack with good sustain

✓ PROS

• Great stage presence and projection
• Cuts through dense mixes well

✗ CONS

• May be too loud for intimate settings
• More expensive than smaller sizes

Zultan 16" Raw CrashCrash CymbalSize: 16"Raw SeriesMade of B20 bronzeDarkwarm and full sound100%...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 383199

$153

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Zultan 16" Aeon FX Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 16" Aeon FX Crash

by Zultan

Hard Rock Punk Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Cuts through dense mixes well

✓ PROS

• Cuts through dense mixes well
• Classic rock crash size

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• May ring too long in some applications

Zultan 16" Aeon FX CrashFX Crash CymbalSize: 16"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 540996

$241

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Zultan 16" Holey Crash 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 16" Holey Crash 25

by Zultan

Aggressive Playing Rock Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Great stage presence and projection

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles
• Powerful attack with good sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower in lighter musical contexts
• May ring too long in some applications

Zultan 16" Holey Crash 25Effect Cymbal25th anniversary seriesSize: 16"Material: B20 BronzeHigh-quality cymbal...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611988

$175

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Zultan 16" Heritage Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 16" Heritage Crash

by Zultan

Rock Hard Rock Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Cuts through dense mixes well

✓ PROS

• Powerful attack with good sustain
• Classic rock crash size

✗ CONS

• May be too loud for intimate settings
• Requires proper technique to control

Zultan 16" Heritage CrashCrashHeritage SeriesSize: 16"100% Hand-crafted cymbal according to old tradition for...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 422419

$274

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Zultan 16" Dune Trash Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 16" Dune Trash Crash

by Zultan

Hard Rock Rock Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Cuts through dense mixes well

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles
• Classic rock crash size

✗ CONS

• Can overpower in lighter musical contexts
• More expensive than smaller sizes

Zultan 16" Dune Trash CrashCrash cymbalSize: 16"Dune seriesMade of B20 bronzeHand-hammeredfast decaying...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 474427

$241

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Zultan 16" Mellow Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 16" Mellow Crash

by Zultan

Live Performance Punk Metal

Key Feature:

• Cuts through dense mixes well

✓ PROS

• Powerful attack with good sustain
• Excellent for rock and heavier styles

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• Requires proper technique to control

Zultan 16" Mellow CrashCrash CymbalSize: 16"Mellow SeriesMaterial: B20 bronze alloyReduces the cymbal volume...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 561627

$241

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Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash

by Zultan

Aggressive Playing Metal Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Cuts through dense mixes well

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles
• Classic rock crash size

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• Can overpower in lighter musical contexts

Zultan 16" Rock Beat CrashCrash cymbalSize: 16 "Rock beat seriesMade of B20 bronzeFull voluminous...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 268217

$153

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Zultan 16" Dark Matter Splatter Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 16" Dark Matter Splatter Crash

by Zultan

Rock Hard Rock Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles
• Cuts through dense mixes well

✗ CONS

• May ring too long in some applications
• May be too loud for intimate settings

Zultan 16" Dark Matter Splatter CrashSplatter crashSize: 16"Dark Matter LinePerforated cymbal with short...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 474865

$164

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Zultan 16" Dune Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 16" Dune Crash

by Zultan

Rock Hard Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Classic rock crash size

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles
• Great stage presence and projection

✗ CONS

• May be too loud for intimate settings
• More expensive than smaller sizes

Zultan 16" Dune CrashCrash CymbalSize: 16"Dune seriesHand-hammeredPremium crash cymbal from traditional...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 450097

$208

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Zultan 16" F5 Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 16" F5 Crash

by Zultan

Rock Aggressive Playing Metal

Key Feature:

• Powerful attack with good sustain

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles
• Powerful attack with good sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower in lighter musical contexts
• May ring too long in some applications

Zultan 16" F5 CrashCrash CymbalF5 SeriesAggressive crash with a mighty reserve of volumeFull sound with excellent...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 268227

$153

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Zultan 16" Z-Series Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 16" Z-Series Crash

by Zultan

Live Performance Hard Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful attack with good sustain

✓ PROS

• Great stage presence and projection
• Powerful attack with good sustain

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• Requires proper technique to control

Zultan 16" Z-Series CrashCrash CymbalB20 BronzeHand hammeredFull warm sound with fast responseGorgeous sound body...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 278618

$175

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Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash Holey - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash Holey

by Zultan

Metal Aggressive Playing Punk

Key Feature:

• Excellent for rock and heavier styles

✓ PROS

• Classic rock crash size
• Powerful attack with good sustain

✗ CONS

• May be too loud for intimate settings
• Requires proper technique to control

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash HoleyCrash CymbalThanks to its sound holesthis cymbal produces a short and quick...

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 320644

$164

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How to Choose the Best 16" 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 16" 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 Zultan 16" Crash Cymbals 2025

Zultan 16" Caz Crash

Zultan 16" Crash Dark Matter

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash Crash

Zultan 16" Raw Crash

Zultan 16" Aeon FX Crash

Zultan 16" Holey Crash 25

Zultan 16" Heritage Crash

Zultan 16" Dune Trash Crash

Zultan 16" Mellow Crash

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash

Zultan 16" Dark Matter Splatter Crash

Zultan 16" Dune Crash

Zultan 16" F5 Crash

Zultan 16" Z-Series Crash

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash Holey

How to Choose the Best 16" Crash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 16" crash cymbals?

How much should I spend on 16" crash cymbals?

Are expensive 16" crash cymbals worth the investment?

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