Best Istanbul Agop 19" Crash Cymbals 2026
Premium Istanbul Agop 19" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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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
#2
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4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Trash
Heavy Metal
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION TrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 19"Artisan seriesNatural finishB20...
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4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 435610
$296
#3
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4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Thin Crash
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...
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4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523098
$395
#4
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4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Crash
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,...
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4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 432118
$307
#5
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4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark Crash
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...
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4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580602
$395
#6
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4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dry Dark Brill. Crash
Heavy Metal
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dry Dark Brill. CrashCrash CymbalXist Dry Dark Brilliant SeriesSize:...
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4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 554171
$303
#7
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4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Crash Brilliant
Heavy Metal
Extreme Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Crash BrilliantCrashSize: 19"Agop xist seriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20 Bronze (80%...
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4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 265120
$300
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.
