Best 19" Crash Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 19" crash cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash
by
Zildjian
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry CrashTrash Crash CymbalSize: 19"K Custom Special Dry SeriesNatural...
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4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407212
$488
#2
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional
Orchestral
Progressive Rock
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash TraditionalMedium Crash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional SeriesFast-responding...
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311587
$351
#3
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 19" Signature Dark Energy MKI
by
Paiste
Orchestral
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Paiste 19" Signature Dark Energy MKICrash CymbalsSignature Line Series19" Dark Energy Crash Mark IDark...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 169453
$571
#4
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash
by
Zildjian
Cinematic
Extreme Music
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"K-SeriesExplosivedark crash cymbal from the...
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 572218
$505
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybrid Crash
by
Zildjian
Cinematic
Extreme Music
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Requires exceptional technique
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybrid Crash, Hybrid CrashMade according to the sound ideas of Akira Jimbo. The crash...
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4.6/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 198797
$494
#6
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4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Agop Signature Crash
Extreme Music
Heavy Metal
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Istanbul Agop 19" Agop Signature CrashCrashHand hammeredSize: 19"Material: B20 bronzeVery thin crash with...
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4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 435809
$439
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 19" A-Custom Crash
by
Zildjian
Heavy Metal
Cinematic
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Zildjian 19" A-Custom CrashCrashSize: 19"A Custom seriesBrillant finishNaturalbrightNot too thick - not too...
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4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 127361
$428
#8
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 19" Artisan Thin Crash
by
Sabian
Extreme Music
Cinematic
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Very expensive specialty item
Sabian 19" Artisan Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 19"Artisan seriesNatural finishB20 bronzeHand-hammered...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 441073
$769
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian 19" HHX Complex Thin Crash
by
Sabian
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Sabian 19" HHX Complex Thin CrashThin crash cymbalSize: 19"HHX Complex seriesMaterial: B20 bronzeCombination...
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4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 476038
$582
#10
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4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Trash
by
Zildjian
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Requires exceptional technique
Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry TrashTrash Crash CymbalSize: 19"K Custom Special Dry SeriesNatural...
⭐
4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407214
$516
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash
by
Zildjian
Extreme Music
Progressive Rock
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Requires exceptional technique
Zildjian 19" Z Custom CrashCrash CymbalDiameter: 19"Developed for heavy hittersBright sound with explosive...
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589091
$472
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 19" AAX Heavy Crash
by
Sabian
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Requires exceptional technique
Sabian 19" AAX Heavy CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"Strength: HeavyMaterial: B20 BronzeFinish: BrilliantSlightly...
⭐
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 489482
$461
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 19" A-Custom Projection Crash
by
Zildjian
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Limited practical applications
Zildjian 19" A-Custom Projection Crash, Crash, A Custom projection series, Size: 19", Brilliant finish, More...
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 129784
$461
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Dark Crash Traditional
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Dark Crash TraditionalCrash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional seriesRegular designFast response...
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 416447
$358
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Heavy Crash Traditional
Extreme Music
Orchestral
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Heavy Crash TraditionalHeavy Crash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional SeriesRegular...
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311545
$358
How to Choose the Best 19" 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 19" 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.
