Best Paiste 17" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Paiste 17" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Progressive For Metal For Fusion For Power Playing For Complex Music

BRANDS: Paiste Sabian Zultan Zildjian Meinl Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop

Paiste 17" Signature Mellow Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 17" Masters Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 382001

$438

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Paiste 17" Traditional Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 17" Thin Crash 602 Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 17" Thin Crash 602 Series

by Paiste

Complex Music Fusion Progressive

Key Feature:

• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics

✓ PROS

• Versatile across heavier genres
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Can mask other instruments if overused
• Requires strong technique to control

Paiste 17" Thin Crash 602 SeriesCrash CymbalSize: 17"Thickness: thinSilvery transparent response with wide...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 483851

$488

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Paiste 17" Signature Dark Energy MK1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 17" Signature Dark Energy MK1

by Paiste

Fusion Rock Complex Music

Key Feature:

• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics

✓ PROS

• Great for expressive playing
• Versatile across heavier genres

✗ CONS

• Requires strong technique to control
• Expensive compared to standard sizes

Paiste 17" Signature Dark Energy MK1Crash CymbalSignature Line Series17" Dark Energy crashDark bodyFull...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 169451

$483

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Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Power Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Power Crash

by Paiste

Fusion Complex Music Progressive

Key Feature:

• Great for expressive playing

✓ PROS

• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
• Excellent sustain and projection

✗ CONS

• Expensive compared to standard sizes
• Requires strong technique to control

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Power CrashPower Crash CymbalsSize: 17"Classic seriesAggressive and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 211832

$318

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Paiste 17" Rude Crash/Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 17" Rude Crash/Ride

by Paiste

Power Playing Rock Complex Music

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and projection

✓ PROS

• Versatile across heavier genres
• Excellent sustain and projection

✗ CONS

• Expensive compared to standard sizes
• Requires strong technique to control

Paiste 17" Rude Crash / RideCrash / Ride cymbalSize: 17"An extra heavy crashSound is loud to very loudA...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 175275

$318

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Paiste 17" Signature Power Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 17" Rude Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 17" Rude Thin Crash

by Paiste

Rock Fusion Progressive

Key Feature:

• Versatile across heavier genres

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and projection
• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics

✗ CONS

• Heavy weight for extended playing
• Can mask other instruments if overused

Paiste 17" Rude Thin CrashThin CrashRude SeriesSize: 17"Fulldarkenergetic tone with a brilliant...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 191286

$318

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Paiste 17" 602 Medium Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Paiste 17" Signature Full Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 17" Signature Full Crash

by Paiste

Fusion Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Great for expressive playing

✗ CONS

• Can mask other instruments if overused
• Expensive compared to standard sizes

Paiste 17" Signature Full Crash, 17" Crash CymbalEn route to the optimal cymbal sound, a special Paiste...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 100657

$438

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Paiste 17" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 17" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash

by Paiste

Metal Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• Great for expressive playing

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Versatile across heavier genres

✗ CONS

• Heavy weight for extended playing
• Requires strong technique to control

Paiste 17" 602 Mod. Essentials CrashCrash cymbalSize: 17"Formula 602 Modern Essentials SeriesRegular...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 382004

$483

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Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Thin Crash

by Paiste

Fusion Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and projection

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Great for expressive playing

✗ CONS

• Expensive compared to standard sizes
• Heavy weight for extended playing

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Thin CrashCrash Cymbals2002 Classic seriesSize: 17"Thin CrashMedium brightfullbroad...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 166855

$312

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Paiste 17" Signature Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 17" Signature Fast Crash

by Paiste

Metal Progressive Complex Music

Key Feature:

• Versatile across heavier genres

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and projection
• Versatile across heavier genres

✗ CONS

• Expensive compared to standard sizes
• Requires strong technique to control

Paiste 17" Line Fast Crash Cymbal, 17" Fast CrashThe Fast Crash from the Signature Line offers a warm, full...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 133499

$428

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Paiste 17" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 17" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK

by Paiste

Metal Progressive Complex Music

Key Feature:

• Versatile across heavier genres

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and projection
• Great for expressive playing

✗ CONS

• May be overpowering in small venues
• Expensive compared to standard sizes

Paiste 17" 900 Color Heavy Crash BKHeavy Crash CymbalsSize: 17"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 407542

$193

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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.

Best Paiste 17" Crash Cymbals 2025

Paiste 17" Signature Mellow Crash

Paiste 17" Masters Dark Crash

Paiste 17" Traditional Thin Crash

Paiste 17" Thin Crash 602 Series

Paiste 17" Signature Dark Energy MK1

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Power Crash

Paiste 17" Rude Crash/Ride

Paiste 17" Signature Power Crash

Paiste 17" Rude Thin Crash

Paiste 17" 602 Medium Crash

Paiste 17" Signature Full Crash

Paiste 17" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Thin Crash

Paiste 17" Signature Fast Crash

Paiste 17" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK

How to Choose the Best 17" Crash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 17" crash cymbals?

How much should I spend on 17" crash cymbals?

Are expensive 17" crash cymbals worth the investment?

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Should I buy 17" crash cymbals online or in-store?

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