Best Zultan 18" Crash Cymbals 2026
Premium Zultan 18" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 18" Heritage Crash
by
Zultan
Stadium Rock
Powerful Playing
Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and wash
✓ PROS
- • Maximum projection and volume
- • Excellent sustain and wash
✗ CONS
- • Requires powerful amplification to balance
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Zultan 18" Heritage CrashCrashHeritage SeriesSize: 18"100% Hand-crafted cymbal according to old tradition for...
⭐
4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 422421
$318
#2
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4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 18" Holey Crash 25
by
Zultan
Stadium Rock
Heavy Rock
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
- • Requires powerful amplification to balance
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Zultan 18" Holey Crash 25Effect Cymbal25th Anniversary seriesSize: 18"Material: B20 bronzeHigh-quality cymbal...
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4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611989
$208
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 18" Aeon FX Crash
by
Zultan
Large Venues
Metal
Powerful Playing
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✓ PROS
- • Maximum projection and volume
- • Perfect for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Zultan 18" Aeon FX CrashFX Crash CymbalSize: 18 "Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25% tin)Hand...
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4.7/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540997
$274
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 18" Caz Crash
by
Zultan
Progressive
Stadium Rock
Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Perfect for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Maximum projection and volume
- • Excellent sustain and wash
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Expensive investment
Zultan 18" Caz CrashCrash CymbalB20 BronzeHand-hammeredQuick-reaction crashWarm full tone with extremely...
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4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278665
$197
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 18" Mellow Crash
by
Zultan
Metal
Powerful Playing
Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and wash
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Perfect for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for fast passages
- • Requires powerful amplification to balance
Zultan 18" Mellow CrashCrash CymbalSize: 18"Mellow SeriesMaterial: B-20 bronze alloyReduces the volume by up...
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5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561628
$274
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 18" F5 Crash
by
Zultan
Stadium Rock
Heavy Rock
Powerful Playing
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and wash
- • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Zultan 18" F5 CrashCrash CymbalSize: 18"F5 SeriesAggressive crash with powerful volume reservesFull sound...
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4.4/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 269750
$186
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 18" Crash 25
by
Zultan
Progressive
Large Venues
Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and wash
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for large venue performance
- • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too long for fast passages
Zultan 18" Crash 25Crash Cymbal25th anniversary seriesSize: 18"Material: B20 BronzeHigh-quality cymbal series...
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5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611987
$208
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 18" Aeon Crash
by
Zultan
Heavy Rock
Metal
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and wash
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Excellent sustain and wash
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Requires powerful amplification to balance
Zultan 18" Aeon CrashCrash CymbalSize: 18"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 540979
$241
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 18" Rock Beat Crash Holey
by
Zultan
Metal
Heavy Rock
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and wash
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for large venue performance
- • Maximum projection and volume
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Expensive investment
Zultan 18" Rock Beat Crash HoleyCrashThanks to its sound holesthis cymbal produces a short and quick response with...
⭐
4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 320645
$197
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 18" Crash CS Series
by
Zultan
Stadium Rock
Metal
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and wash
- • Maximum projection and volume
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too long for fast passages
Zultan 18" Crash CS SeriesCrash CymbalSize: 18"A premium crash cymbal of Turkish manufactureCS SeriesMade...
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4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 281099
$241
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 18" Dune Crash
by
Zultan
Large Venues
Powerful Playing
Stadium Rock
Key Feature:
• Perfect for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Excellent sustain and wash
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • May ring too long for fast passages
Zultan 18" Dune CrashCrash CymbalSize: 18"Dune seriesHand-hammeredPremium crash cymbal from traditional...
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4.5/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450104
$230
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 18" Z-Series Crash
by
Zultan
Metal
Large Venues
Powerful Playing
Key Feature:
• Maximum projection and volume
✓ PROS
- • Maximum projection and volume
- • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Requires powerful amplification to balance
Zultan 18" Z-Series CrashCrash CymbalB20 bronzeHand hammeredFull warm sound with fast responseGorgeous sound body...
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4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 278621
$208
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 18" Dune Trash Crash
by
Zultan
Heavy Rock
Powerful Playing
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Perfect for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too long for fast passages
Zultan 18" Dune Trash CrashCrash cymbalSize: 18"Dune seriesMade of B20 bronzeHand-hammeredfast decaying...
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4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 474430
$274
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 18" Q Crash
by
Zultan
Heavy Rock
Metal
Stadium Rock
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
- • Maximum projection and volume
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for fast passages
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Zultan 18" Q CrashCrash CymbalSize: 18"Q SeriesMade of B20 bronzeDark and ​​deepfull sounding...
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4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 268245
$186
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 18" Crash Dark Matter
by
Zultan
Heavy Rock
Progressive
Stadium Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for large venue performance
- • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too long for fast passages
Zultan 18" Crash Dark MatterCrash CymbalSize: 18"Dark Matter LineDark crash cymbal100% Hand hammeredDarkwarm...
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 326509
$186
How to Choose the Best 18" 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 18" 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.
