Best 19" Crash Cymbals 2025

Top-rated 19" crash cymbals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Heavy Metal For Progressive Rock For Extreme Music For Large Productions For Orchestral For Cinematic

BRANDS: Paiste Zultan Sabian Zildjian Meinl Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Black Bell Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Black Bell Crash

by Istanbul Mehmet

Extreme Music Large Productions Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Very expensive specialty item

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Black Bell Crash, Crash, Size: 19", Traditional finish, Material: B20 Bronze alloy,...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 416445

$358

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Sabian 19" AAX Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Sabian 19" AAX Thin Crash

by Sabian

Orchestral Heavy Metal Extreme Music

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Professional recording applications
• Unique size with distinctive character

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Very expensive specialty item

Sabian 19" AAX Thin CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"AAX SeriesThickness: ThinBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 465060

$472

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Sabian 19" HHX HHXtreme Crash Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Sabian 19" HHX HHXtreme Crash Natural

by Sabian

Extreme Music Large Productions Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Professional recording applications
• Unique size with distinctive character

✗ CONS

• Limited practical applications
• Requires exceptional technique

Sabian 19" HHX HHXtrem Crash NaturalCrash CymbalSize: 19"HHX seriesNatural designAn attractive crash with a...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 446518

$582

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Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash

by Meinl

Extreme Music Heavy Metal Large Productions

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Limited practical applications

Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalByzance SeriesMediumTraditional finishSize: 19"Byzance...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 111373

$505

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Paiste 19" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl 19" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 19" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.

by Meinl

Cinematic Progressive Rock Large Productions

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Unique size with distinctive character

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Can dominate entire musical arrangement

Meinl 19" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.Medium Thin CrashByzance seriesSize: 19"Brilliant finishVery balanced mix...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 221556

$494

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Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash Thin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Cinematic Extreme Music Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Professional recording applications
• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✗ CONS

• Limited practical applications
• Very expensive specialty item

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Crash, Crash cymbal, Size: 19", Xist Dark ION series, Material: B20 bronze,...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 432118

$307

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Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 572218

$505

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Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Progressive Rock Heavy Metal Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Great for special effects and climaxes

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Very expensive specialty item

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional Dark SeriesMaterial: B-20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 580602

$395

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Ufip 19" Blast Series Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Ufip 19" Blast Series Crash

by Ufip

Heavy Metal Orchestral Extreme Music

Key Feature:

• Great for special effects and climaxes

✓ PROS

• Professional recording applications
• Unique size with distinctive character

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Very expensive specialty item

Ufip 19" Blast Series CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Blast SeriesMaterial: B20 bronzeDouble hammeredA modern and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 424421

$384

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Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybrid Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 198797

$494

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Sabian 19" AAX Heavy Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Thin Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Heavy Metal Large Productions Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Can dominate entire musical arrangement
• Very expensive specialty item

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Thin CrashThin CrashSize: 19"Traditional seriesB20 bronzeHand-hammeredDarkdeep...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523098

$395

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Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional

by Istanbul Mehmet

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 311587

$351

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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.

Best 19" Crash Cymbals 2025

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Black Bell Crash

Sabian 19" AAX Thin Crash

Sabian 19" HHX HHXtreme Crash Natural

Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash

Paiste 19" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash

Meinl 19" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.

Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Crash

Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark Crash

Ufip 19" Blast Series Crash

Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybrid Crash

Sabian 19" AAX Heavy Crash

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Thin Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional

How to Choose the Best 19" Crash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 19" crash cymbals?

How much should I spend on 19" crash cymbals?

Are expensive 19" crash cymbals worth the investment?

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