Best 17" Crash Cymbals Under $300 2026
Affordable 17" crash cymbals under $300 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Crash Samatya Series
Fusion
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across heavier genres
- • Great for expressive playing
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • May be overpowering in small venues
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Crash Samatya SeriesCrash CymbalSize: 17"Samatya SeriesBrilliant finishModernquick in the...
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4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 330675
$292
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Medium Crash Traditional
Rock
Metal
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across heavier genres
- • Great for expressive playing
✗ CONS
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
- • May be overpowering in small venues
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Medium Crash Traditional17" Medium Crash CymbalTraditional seriesCrash with quick...
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4.7/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311581
$262
#4
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4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 17" Heritage Crash
by
Zultan
Progressive
Fusion
Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and projection
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and projection
- • Versatile across heavier genres
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
Zultan 17" Heritage CrashCrash CymbalHeritage SeriesSize: 17"100% handmade cymbal according to an old...
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4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 422420
$274
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.
Fusion
Power Playing
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound quality
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.17" Paper Thin Crash CymbalTraditional seriesRegular...
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311604
$262
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Pure Alloy 17" Medium Crash
by
Meinl
Complex Music
Power Playing
Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile across heavier genres
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across heavier genres
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
Meinl Pure Alloy 17" Medium CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"Pure Alloy SeriesThickness: MediumMechanical high-tech...
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4.4/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 533368
$292
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Dark ION Crash
Power Playing
Metal
Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
- • Great for expressive playing
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Dark ION Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", Xist Dark ION series, Material: B20 bronze,...
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 432114
$230
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 17" Crash CS Series
by
Zultan
Rock
Power Playing
Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound quality
- • Versatile across heavier genres
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Zultan 17" Crash CS SeriesCrash CymbalSize: 17"Premium Crash cymbal made in accordance with a Turkish...
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4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 281098
$230
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Dry Dark Crash
Power Playing
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound quality
- • Great for expressive playing
✗ CONS
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Dry Dark CrashDark Crash CymbalSize: 17"Xist Dry Dark SeriesB20...
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4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 474205
$244
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Crash Turk Series
Fusion
Power Playing
Complex Music
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Crash Turk Series17" Crash Cymbal"Turk" seriestight soundUntreated...
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4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311639
$292
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Crash Brilliant
Fusion
Power Playing
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and projection
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • Heavy weight for extended playing
- • Requires strong technique to control
Istanbul Agop 17" Xist Crash BrilliantCrash CymbalSize: 17"Agop Xist seriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 265118
$244
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Thin Crash Traditional
Fusion
Complex Music
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Professional sound quality
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across heavier genres
- • Great for expressive playing
✗ CONS
- • Can mask other instruments if overused
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
Istanbul Mehmet 17" Thin Crash Traditional17" Thin Crash CymbalTraditional seriesRegular modelQuick-response...
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311617
$292
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Crash
by
Paiste
Fusion
Progressive
Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and projection
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across heavier genres
- • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
- • May be overpowering in small venues
Paiste 2002 Classic 17" CrashCrash Cymbal2002 Classic SeriesSize: 17"A brightwarmfull and shimmering crash...
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4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 142901
$285
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 17" Classics Custom Med. Crash
by
Meinl
Power Playing
Complex Music
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Great for expressive playing
- • Professional sound quality
✗ CONS
- • Expensive compared to standard sizes
- • Requires strong technique to control
Meinl 17" Classics Custom Med. CrashCrash CymbalClassics Custom SeriesMedium crashBrilliant finishA superbly...
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5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 261670
$202
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Ufip 17" Bionic Series Crash
by
Ufip
Power Playing
Progressive
Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for expressive playing
✓ PROS
- • Rich, complex overtones and harmonics
- • Excellent sustain and projection
✗ CONS
- • May be overpowering in small venues
- • Requires strong technique to control
Ufip 17" Bionic Series CrashCrash CymbalSize: 17"Material: B20 bronzeBright and warm with great dynamism and...
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 424271
$296
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.
