Best Meinl 18" China Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl 18" china cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Metal For Large Concert For Professional For Extreme For Stadium For Power

BRANDS: Meinl Zultan Paiste Zildjian Sabian

Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Trash China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Trash China

by Meinl

Large Concert Professional Metal

Key Feature:

• Concert hall and stadium projection

✓ PROS

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
• Concert hall and stadium projection

✗ CONS

• Potential hearing damage without protection
• Very heavy and difficult to transport

Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Trash ChinaDark Trash ChinaSize: 18"Byzance SeriesDark (Natural) modelExtremely...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 557699

$428

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Meinl 18" Byzance China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 18" Byzance China

by Meinl

Professional Extreme Power

Key Feature:

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✓ PROS

• Concert hall and stadium projection
• Professional touring quality

✗ CONS

• Potential hearing damage without protection
• May be too extreme for most applications

Meinl 18" Byzance ChinaChina cymbalSize: 18"Byzance SeriesTraditional designImmediate and direct response...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 167214

$428

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Meinl 18" Byzance Trash China Trad. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 18" Byzance Trash China Trad.

by Meinl

Professional Metal Large Concert

Key Feature:

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✓ PROS

• Concert hall and stadium projection
• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✗ CONS

• 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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 557697

$438

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Meinl 18" Byzance China Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 18" Byzance China Brilliant

by Meinl

Extreme Power Large Concert

Key Feature:

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✓ PROS

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive professional tool
• Very heavy and difficult to transport

Meinl 18" Byzance China BrilliantChina CymbalByzance SeriesSize: 18"Brilliant finishAggressiveexotic sound...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 221562

$438

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Meinl 18" Byzance Dual China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 18" Byzance Dual China

by Meinl

Professional Power Extreme

Key Feature:

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✓ PROS

• Professional touring quality
• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✗ CONS

• Very heavy and difficult to transport
• Extremely expensive professional tool

Meinl 18" Byzance Dual ChinaDual China cymbalSize: 18"Material: B20 bronzeHand-hammeredExtra Dry (natural)...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 483037

$428

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Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Trash China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Trash China

by Meinl

Stadium Power Extreme

Key Feature:

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✓ PROS

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✗ CONS

• May be too extreme for most applications
• Very heavy and difficult to transport

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Trash ChinaCrash CymbalSize: 18"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalMechanical high-tech...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 581442

$307

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Meinl 18" Byzance Heavy H. China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 18" Byzance Heavy H. China

by Meinl

Stadium Professional Large Concert

Key Feature:

• Maximum sustain and character

✓ PROS

• Concert hall and stadium projection
• Professional touring quality

✗ CONS

• Potential hearing damage without protection
• Extremely expensive professional tool

Meinl 18" Byzance Heavy H. ChinaChina CymbalSize: 18"Byzance Heavy Hammered seriesFinish: BrilliantMaterial:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 406219

$438

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Meinl 18" Byzance Dual Trash China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 18" Byzance Dual Trash China

by Meinl

Stadium Large Concert Metal

Key Feature:

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✓ PROS

• Professional touring quality
• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✗ CONS

• 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 533366

$438

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Meinl 18" Classics Custom China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 18" Classics Custom China

by Meinl

Stadium Large Concert Extreme

Key Feature:

• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✓ PROS

• Maximum sustain and character
• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✗ CONS

• Requires professional setup and handling
• May be too extreme for most applications

Meinl 18" Classics Custom ChinaChinaSize: 18"Classics Custom seriesBrillant surface finishExceptionally...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 261664

$219

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Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Ch. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Ch.

by Meinl

Metal Professional Stadium

Key Feature:

• Professional touring quality

✓ PROS

• Maximum sustain and character
• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✗ CONS

• May be too extreme for most applications
• Very heavy and difficult to transport

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Ch., Trash China Cymbal, Size: 18", Bright and trashy sound, Finish: Smoke...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558052

$340

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Meinl 18" Byzance Tr.China Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 18" Byzance Tr.China Brilliant

by Meinl

Stadium Professional Extreme

Key Feature:

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact

✓ PROS

• Professional touring quality
• Maximum sustain and character

✗ CONS

• 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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 557698

$438

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Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Extra Ham.China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Extra Ham.China

by Meinl

Stadium Professional Metal

Key Feature:

• Maximum sustain and character

✓ PROS

• Professional touring quality
• Concert hall and stadium projection

✗ CONS

• Requires professional setup and handling
• Extremely expensive professional tool

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Extra Ham.ChinaChina CymbalSize: 18"Pure Alloy SeriesPure alloyTraditional finishExtra...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 606875

$329

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Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Dry China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Dry China

by Meinl

Large Concert Extreme Professional

Key Feature:

• Professional touring quality

✓ PROS

• Maximum sustain and character
• Concert hall and stadium projection

✗ CONS

• Requires professional setup and handling
• Potential hearing damage without protection

Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Dry China18" Extra Dry China CymbalByzance SeriesAlloy: B20 bronzeFinish: Extra...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 248418

$450

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Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Heavy CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Heavy CH

by Meinl

Professional Metal Stadium

Key Feature:

• Professional touring quality

✓ PROS

• Maximum sustain and character
• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive professional tool
• Requires professional setup and handling

Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Heavy CHChina cymbalSize: 18"Classics Custom Dark SeriesThickness: HeavyFinish:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 510228

$218

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Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark China - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark China

by Meinl

Stadium Extreme Metal

Key Feature:

• Ultimate china cymbal experience

✓ PROS

• Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
• Professional touring quality

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive professional tool
• Requires professional setup and handling

Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark ChinaChina CymbalSize: 18"Classics Custom Dark SeriesFinish: NaturalB12...

⭐ 4.4/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 379299

$206

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How to Choose the Best 18" China 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 18" china 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 Meinl 18" China Cymbals 2025

Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Trash China

Meinl 18" Byzance China

Meinl 18" Byzance Trash China Trad.

Meinl 18" Byzance China Brilliant

Meinl 18" Byzance Dual China

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Trash China

Meinl 18" Byzance Heavy H. China

Meinl 18" Byzance Dual Trash China

Meinl 18" Classics Custom China

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Ch.

Meinl 18" Byzance Tr.China Brilliant

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Extra Ham.China

Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Dry China

Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Heavy CH

Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark China

How to Choose the Best 18" China Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 18" china cymbals?

How much should I spend on 18" china cymbals?

Are expensive 18" china cymbals worth the investment?

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