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Best Meinl 19" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl 19" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Meinl 19" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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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Meinl 19" Byzance Polyphonic Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Meinl 19" Byzance Polyphonic Crash

by Meinl
Progressive Rock Cinematic Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
  • • Very expensive specialty item

Meinl 19" Byzance Polyphonic CrashPolyphonic Crash CymbalSize: 19"Byzance SeriesTraditional surfaceMaterial:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 533354
$494
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Meinl Pure Alloy 19" Medium Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Meinl Pure Alloy 19" Medium Crash

by Meinl
Orchestral Large Productions Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Very expensive specialty item

Meinl Pure Alloy 19" Medium CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"Thickness: MediumFinish: TraditionalHigh-tech...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 510236
$328
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Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR

by Meinl
Orchestral Large Productions Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Very expensive specialty item

Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CRCrash cymbalSize: 19"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 503765
$560
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Meinl 19" Byzance Dual Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Meinl 19" Byzance Dual Crash

by Meinl
Orchestral Large Productions Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Limited practical applications
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Meinl 19" Byzance Dual CrashDual crash cymbalSize: 19"Extra Dry (natural) and Brilliant finishExciting...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482836
$516
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Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash

by Meinl
Cinematic Extreme Music Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
  • • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Very expensive specialty item

Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Dry T. CrashCrash CymbalByzance seriesSize: 19"Extra dry (natural) finishVery...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 334213
$516
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Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
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Meinl 19" Pure Alloy Custom Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Meinl 19" Pure Alloy Custom Crash

by Meinl
Orchestral Extreme Music Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Unique size with distinctive character
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Very expensive specialty item

Meinl 19" Pure Alloy Custom CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Thickness: Medium ThinFinish: Smoke bronzeWarm sound...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 510235
$373
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Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dark Crash

by Meinl
Progressive Rock Heavy Metal Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
  • • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dark CrashCrash CymbalClassics Custom SeriesCC19DACSize: 19"Finish:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 344954
$230
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Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dual Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dual Crash

by Meinl
Heavy Metal Cinematic Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
  • • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dual CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"B-12 BronzeWarm sounds and explosive responseDark...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528048
$263
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Meinl 19" Classics Extreme Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Meinl 19" Classics Extreme Crash

by Meinl
Orchestral Heavy Metal Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Limited practical applications

Meinl 19" Classics Extreme CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Brilliant finishB12 bronzeStrongclear response with a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 278496
$241
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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.

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