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Best Zultan 18" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Zultan 18" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Heavy Rock For Metal For Progressive For Stadium Rock For Powerful Playing For Large Venues
BRANDS: Meinl Paiste Zildjian Sabian Zultan Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop Masterwork Millenium
Zultan 18" Crash CS Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 281099
$241
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Zultan 18" Aeon FX Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540997
$274
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Zultan 18" Mellow Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561628
$274
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Zultan 18" Crash 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611987
$208
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Zultan 18" Caz Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278665
$197
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Zultan 18" F5 Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 269750
$186
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Zultan 18" Rock Beat Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Zultan 18" Rock Beat Crash

by Zultan
Powerful Playing Progressive Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Perfect for large venue performance
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for large venue performance
  • • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✗ CONS
  • • Physically demanding to play effectively
  • • Can be overwhelming in small spaces

Zultan 18" Rock Beat CrashCrash CymbalRockbeat SeriesSize: 18"Made of B-20 bronzeFullvoluminous toneBalanced...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 268218
$197
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Zultan 18" Aeon Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Zultan 18" Aeon Thin Crash

by Zultan
Large Venues Metal Powerful Playing
Key Feature:
• Perfect for large venue performance
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic impact
  • • Perfect for large venue performance
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive investment
  • • Can be overwhelming in small spaces

Zultan 18" Aeon Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 18"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 540990
$263
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Zultan 18" Heritage Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
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Zultan 18" Dark Matter Holey Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Zultan 18" Dark Matter Holey Crash

by Zultan
Heavy Rock Progressive Metal
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for large venue performance
  • • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
✗ CONS
  • • Requires powerful amplification to balance
  • • Physically demanding to play effectively

Zultan 18" Dark Matter Holey CrashCrash CymbalSize: 18"Hand-hammeredB20 BronzePerforated effect crash with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 474868
$186
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Zultan 18" Q Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 268245
$186
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Zultan 18" Q Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Zultan 18" Q Thin Crash

by Zultan
Large Venues Progressive Powerful Playing
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full-bodied crash sound
  • • Perfect for large venue performance
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
  • • May ring too long for fast passages

Zultan 18" Q Thin CrashCrash CymbalDark & deepfull sounding crash cymbal with incredible dynamic rangeThe...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 537422
$186
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Zultan 18" Z-Series Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 278621
$208
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Zultan 18" Dune Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450104
$230
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Zultan 18" Holey Crash 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611989
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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