Best Sabian 17" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Sabian 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

Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash trad. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash trad.

by Sabian

Fusion Progressive Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for expressive playing

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and projection
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

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

Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash trad.Crash CymbalSize: 17"HHX seriesTraditional versionDarkexplosive crash sound...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 519740

$494

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Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 188151

$494

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Sabian 17" AAX Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 465058

$417

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Sabian 17" FRX Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 17" FRX Crash

by Sabian

Complex Music Power Playing Metal

Key Feature:

• Professional sound quality

✓ PROS

• Versatile across heavier genres
• Excellent sustain and projection

✗ CONS

• Heavy weight for extended playing
• May be overpowering in small venues

Sabian 17" FRX CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"FRX seriesFrequency Reduced CymbalsB20 bronzeSpecial cymbals with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 430606

$527

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Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Crash

by Sabian

Fusion Progressive Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and projection

✓ PROS

• Great for expressive playing
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

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

Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Crash17" Evolution Crash CymbalHHX SeriesBrilliant finishA warm and explosive...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 188212

$494

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Sabian 17" AAX Crystal Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 552837

$393

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Sabian 17" XSR Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Sabian 17" XSR Fast Crash

by Sabian

Rock Fusion Metal

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and projection

✓ PROS

• Great for expressive playing
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

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

Sabian 17" XSR Fast CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"XSR SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeBrilliant finishThinner cymbal...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 419673

$307

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Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 498159

$505

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Sabian 17" HHX Complex Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 17" HHX Complex Thin Crash

by Sabian

Power Playing Progressive Metal

Key Feature:

• Professional sound quality

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Great for expressive playing

✗ CONS

• Can mask other instruments if overused
• May be overpowering in small venues

Sabian 17" HHX Complex Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 17"HHX Complex SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeCombination...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 476036

$494

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Sabian 17" HHX Legacy Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Sabian 17" HHX Legacy Crash

by Sabian

Metal Fusion Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Versatile across heavier genres

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and projection
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

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

Sabian 17" HHX Legacy CrashHHX Legacy CrashDave Weckl signature seriesSize: 17"The cymbal is thick and dark...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 193278

$488

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Sabian 17" Artisan Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 17" Artisan Thin Crash

by Sabian

Progressive Complex Music Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and projection

✓ PROS

• Versatile across heavier genres
• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics

✗ CONS

• May be overpowering in small venues
• Requires strong technique to control

Sabian 17" Artisan Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 17"Artisan seriesNatural finishB20 bronzeHand hammered...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 441068

$677

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Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Effect Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Effect Crash

by Sabian

Complex Music Power Playing Progressive

Key Feature:

• Versatile across heavier genres

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics

✗ CONS

• Heavy weight for extended playing
• May be overpowering in small venues

Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Effect CrashEvolutionary Effect Crash CymbalSize: 17"HHX seriesBrilliant...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 188213

$472

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Sabian 17" AAX AAXplosion Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 188222

$417

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Sabian 17" Stratus Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 17" Stratus Crash

by Sabian

Power Playing Progressive Fusion

Key Feature:

• Great for expressive playing

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and projection
• Versatile across heavier genres

✗ CONS

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

Sabian 17" Stratus CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"Material: B20 BronzeHigh impact hammeredTraditional finishThin...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 603693

$347

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Sabian 17" B8X Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Sabian 17" B8X Thin Crash

by Sabian

Complex Music Rock Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Sabian 17" B8X Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 17"B8X SeriesAlloy: B8 bronzeNatural finishHammered bellHeavy...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 363276

$208

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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 Sabian 17" Crash Cymbals 2025

Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash trad.

Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash

Sabian 17" AAX Thin Crash

Sabian 17" FRX Crash

Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Crash

Sabian 17" AAX Crystal Thin Crash

Sabian 17" XSR Fast Crash

Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash

Sabian 17" HHX Complex Thin Crash

Sabian 17" HHX Legacy Crash

Sabian 17" Artisan Thin Crash

Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Effect Crash

Sabian 17" AAX AAXplosion Crash

Sabian 17" Stratus Crash

Sabian 17" B8X Thin Crash

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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