Best 18" China Cymbals Under $500 2025
Affordable 18" china cymbals under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025
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...
Zildjian 18" Oriental China Trash
- • Professional touring quality
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Very heavy and difficult to transport
Zildjian 18" Oriental China TrashOriental China TrashSize: 18"Oriental seriesBrilliant finishAuthentic...
Meinl 18" Byzance China Brilliant
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
- • Very heavy and difficult to transport
Meinl 18" Byzance China BrilliantChina CymbalByzance SeriesSize: 18"Brilliant finishAggressiveexotic sound...
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" Stratus China
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Requires professional setup and handling
Sabian 18" Stratus ChinaChina CymbalSize: 18"Material: B-20 BronzeHigh impact hammeredTraditional...
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 China
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Professional touring quality
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
- • May be too extreme for most applications
Meinl 18" Byzance ChinaChina cymbalSize: 18"Byzance SeriesTraditional designImmediate and direct response...
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...
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...
Istanbul Mehmet 18" China Samatya Series
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Requires professional setup and handling
Istanbul Mehmet 18" China Samatya SeriesChina CymbalSamatya seriesSize: 18"Brilliant finishModern cymbal with...
Istanbul Agop 18" Xist ION China Brilliant
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • Professional touring quality
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
Istanbul Agop 18" Xist ION China BrilliantChina CymbalSize: 18"Xist ION seriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...
Paiste 2002 Classic 18" China
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
Paiste 2002 Classic 18" China, 18" ChinaAn exotic, powerful cymbal with a traditionally shaped bell. The...
Zildjian 18" A-Series China Boy High
- • Massive 18-inch size for ultimate china impact
- • Concert hall and stadium projection
- • May be too extreme for most applications
- • Requires professional setup and handling
Zildjian 18" A-Series China Boy HighChina Boy CymbalSize: 18"A SeriesRegular designHigh "China"...
Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliant
- • Ultimate china cymbal experience
- • Professional touring quality
- • Very heavy and difficult to transport
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliantChina CymbalSize: 18"Quick response with loud and explosive cutPerfect...
Zildjian 18" A-Custom China
- • Professional touring quality
- • Maximum sustain and character
- • Extremely expensive professional tool
- • Potential hearing damage without protection
Zildjian 18" A-Custom China, China Effect Cymbal, A Custom series, Size: 18", Finish: Brilliant
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