Best 18" China Cymbals 2025
Top-rated 18" china cymbals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025
Istanbul Mehmet 18" China Turk Series
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Very heavy and difficult to transport
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
Istanbul Mehmet 18" China Turk Series18" China CymbalsTurk seriesVery deep soundIdeal for accents and trashy...
Meinl 18" Byzance Tr.China Brilliant
- • Professional touring quality
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Requires professional setup and handling
Meinl 18" Byzance Tr.China BrilliantTrash China CymbalSize: 18"Byzance SeriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...
Meinl 18" Byzance Dual Trash China
- • Professional touring quality
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
Meinl 18" Byzance Dual Trash ChinaDual Trash ChinaSize: 18"Extra Dry (natural) and Brilliant finishWith 6...
Sabian 18" HHX China
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
- • May be too extreme for most applications
Sabian 18" HHX China18" ChinaHHX seriesBrilliant finishExcellent combination of "tonal heat" and...
Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Dry China
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Requires professional setup and handling
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Dry China18" Extra Dry China CymbalByzance SeriesAlloy: B20 bronzeFinish: Extra...
Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Trash China
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
- • Very heavy and difficult to transport
Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Trash ChinaDark Trash ChinaSize: 18"Byzance SeriesDark (Natural) modelExtremely...
Zildjian 18" A-Series China Boy Low
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
Zildjian 18" A-Series China Boy LowChina CymbalSize: 18"China Boy LowRegular modelStrongdeep...
Meinl 18" Byzance Trash China Trad.
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
- • May be too extreme for most applications
Meinl 18" Byzance Trash China Trad.Trash China CymbalSize: 18"Byzance SeriesTraditional modelMaterial: B-20...
Istanbul Mehmet 18" Black Bell China
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Professional touring quality
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
Istanbul Mehmet 18" Black Bell China, China, Size: 18", Traditional finish, Material: B20 Bronze alloy,...
Sabian 20" HHX Dominator Chinese
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Requires professional setup and handling
- • Very heavy and difficult to transport
Sabian 20" HHX Dominator ChineseChina CymbalSize: 20"Developed in honour of Dom FamularoBrilliant...
Zultan 18" Mellow China
- • Professional touring quality
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
Zultan 18" Mellow ChinaChina CymbalSize: 18"Mellow SeriesMaterial: B20 bronze alloyReduces the cymbal volume...
Istanbul Agop 18" Traditional China
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
Istanbul Agop 18" Taditional ChinaChina CymbalSize: 18"Traditional SeriesB20 AlloyTurnedRich and warm...
Ufip 18" FX Fast China
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Professional touring quality
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
- • Very heavy and difficult to transport
Ufip 18" FX Fast ChinaFast ChinaFX seriesSize: 18"The UFIP class series always have something more to offer:...
Paiste 2002 Classic 18" Novo China
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • Professional touring quality
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
- • Requires professional setup and handling
Paiste 2002 Classic 18" Novo China, 18" Novo ChinaAn exotic, powerful cymbal with a traditionally shaped...
Paiste 18" Signature Thin China
- • Professional touring quality
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
- • May be too extreme for most applications
Paiste 18" Signature Thin China, Paiste Signature Line, 18" Thin ChinaOn the way to an optimal cymbal sound,...
How to Choose the Best 18" China Cymbals
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
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