Best 17" Crash Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 17" crash cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 17" Signature Mellow Crash
by
Paiste
Power Playing
Metal
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound quality
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Requires strong technique to control
Paiste 17" Signature Mellow Crash, Paiste Signature Line, 17” Mellow CrashThe PAISTE Signature Cymbals are the...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 136399
$417
#2
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4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 17" K-Custom Hybrid Crash
by
Zildjian
Complex Music
Fusion
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • May be overpowering in small venues
Zildjian 17" K-Custom Hybrid CrashHybrid Crash CymbalSize: 17"K-Custom SeriesHybrid CrashRegular...
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4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 198793
$428
#3
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4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash
by
Sabian
Metal
Complex Music
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound quality
- • Versatile across heavier genres
✗ CONS
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone CrashCrashSize: 17"B20 BronzeCombination of HH and HHX hammeringHammered bell6...
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4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 498159
$505
#4
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4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash
by
Sabian
Progressive
Fusion
Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across heavier genres
- • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • May be overpowering in small venues
Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem CrashHHXtrem Crash CymbalSize: 17"HHX seriesBrilliant finishAn attractive Crash with a...
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4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 188151
$494
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 17" Agop Signature Crash
Metal
Complex Music
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and projection
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
- • May be overpowering in small venues
Istanbul Agop 17" Agop Signature CrashCrashHand hammeredSize: 17"Material: B20 bronzeVery thin crash with...
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4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 435808
$356
#6
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4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Dark Crash Traditional
Progressive
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Great for expressive playing
✗ CONS
- • May be overpowering in small venues
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Dark Crash Traditional17" Dark Crash CymbalTraditional seriesRegular modelCrash with...
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4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311558
$292
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 17" A-Custom Fast Crash
by
Zildjian
Metal
Power Playing
Complex Music
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound quality
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • May be overpowering in small venues
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Zildjian 17" A-Custom Fast CrashCrashSize: 17"A Custom seriesBrilliant finishNaturalbrightnot too thicknot...
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4.4/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 160475
$366
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 17" AAX Thin Crash
by
Sabian
Complex Music
Progressive
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and projection
- • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Sabian 17" AAX Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"AAX SeriesThickness: thinBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...
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4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 465058
$417
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 17" AAX AAXplosion Crash
by
Sabian
Power Playing
Rock
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
- • Great for expressive playing
- • Versatile across heavier genres
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Sabian 17" AAX AAXplosion Crash17" AAXplosion CrashAAX seriesBrillant finishClearcleanwell defined cymbal...
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4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 188222
$417
#10
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5.0/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 17" AAX Crystal Thin Crash
by
Sabian
Power Playing
Metal
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Great for expressive playing
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
Sabian 17" AAX Crystal Thin CrashCrystal Thin Crash CymbalSize: 17"AAX seriesBrilliant...
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5.0/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 552837
$393
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 17" Traditional Thin Crash
by
Paiste
Complex Music
Metal
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and projection
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and projection
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
✗ CONS
- • May be overpowering in small venues
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Paiste 17" Traditional Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"Darktransparent and warm crash soundVery wide frequency...
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 100668
$494
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 17" 602 Medium Crash
by
Paiste
Progressive
Power Playing
Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
- • Great for expressive playing
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
Paiste 17" 602 Medium CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"Strength: mediumSilvery transparent response with wide...
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483862
$494
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 17" Masters Dark Crash
by
Paiste
Metal
Progressive
Complex Music
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Versatile across heavier genres
✗ CONS
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Paiste 17" Masters Dark CrashDark crash cymbalSize: 17"Masters SeriesDarksmoky cymbal soundSoft playing...
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5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 382001
$438
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 17" Signature Power Crash
by
Paiste
Complex Music
Progressive
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across heavier genres
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Requires strong technique to control
Paiste 17" Signature Power Crash, Paiste Signature Line, 17" Power Crash CymbalEn route to the optimal cymbal...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 133500
$428
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 17" Rude Wild Crash
by
Paiste
Rock
Fusion
Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound quality
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Paiste 17" Rude Wild Crash17" Wild Crash CymbalSound is characterised as extremely energeticpowerfulmetallic...
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 111246
$318
How to Choose the Best 17" 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 17" 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.
