Best 19" Crash Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 19" crash cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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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...
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 416447
$358
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash
by
Zildjian
Orchestral
Progressive Rock
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"K-Custom seriesRegular finishUnique crash cymbal with...
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 372306
$494
#3
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 129784
$461
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 19" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash
by
Paiste
Heavy Metal
Cinematic
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Very expensive specialty item
Paiste 19" 602 Mod. Essentials CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Formula 602 Modern Essentials SeriesRegular...
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 382005
$571
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash
by
Sabian
Cinematic
Orchestral
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Limited practical applications
Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin CrashCrystal Thin Crash CymbalSize: 19"AAX seriesBrilliant...
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5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 552842
$438
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Requires exceptional technique
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.19" Paper Thin Crash CymbalTraditional seriesSize: 19"Extra...
⭐
4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311607
$358
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Crash
by
Paiste
Orchestral
Progressive Rock
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Very expensive specialty item
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" CrashPaiste 2002 Classic Series19" CrashBrightwarmfullradiant crash soundDefined...
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 143535
$384
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin Crash
by
Paiste
Cinematic
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Very expensive specialty item
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin CrashCrash Cymbal2002 Classic SeriesSize 19"Thin CrashMedium brightfullbroad...
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 166870
$384
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 19" FRX Crash
by
Sabian
Heavy Metal
Extreme Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Sabian 19" FRX CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"FRX (Frequency Reduced Cymbals) seriesMaterial: B20 BronzeSpecial...
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4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 449653
$604
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash
by
Zildjian
Progressive Rock
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash, Thin Crash, Avedis series, Size: 19", Medium, Brilliant finish
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 163596
$384
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash Thin
by
Zildjian
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Limited practical applications
Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash ThinCrashSeries "K" of ZildjianTraditional finishSize: 19"Dark...
⭐
4.4/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 158834
$494
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash
by
Meinl
Progressive Rock
Cinematic
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Byzance SeriesThickness: Extra Thin...
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 533356
$488
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 19" Masters Extra Thin Crash
by
Paiste
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Paiste 19" Masters Extra Thin CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"Masters SeriesWarmgentle crash sound that blends...
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 431491
$527
#15
⭐
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
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.
