Best Paiste 19" Crash Cymbals 2026
Premium Paiste 19" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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...
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 169453
$571
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 19" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal
by
Paiste
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Paiste 19" 2002 Black Big Beat CymbalCymbalSize: 19"2002 Black Big Beat SeriesCan be used as a crash or...
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 382014
$384
#3
⭐
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
#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
⭐
4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 19" 2002 Extreme Crash
by
Paiste
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Requires exceptional technique
Paiste 19" 2002 Extreme CrashCrash CymbalMaterial: CuSn8 bronzeBrightcutting attackWarm and very loud crash...
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4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 457874
$384
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 19" Rude Thin Crash
by
Paiste
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Limited practical applications
Paiste 19" Rude Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalRude SeriesSize: 19"Fulldarkenergetic with a brilliant broad...
⭐
4.8/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 191288
$384
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 19" Masters Dark Crash
by
Paiste
Extreme Music
Cinematic
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Paiste 19" Masters Dark CrashDark crash cymbalSize: 19"Masters SeriesDarksmoky cymbal soundSoft playing...
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4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382000
$527
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 19" Signature Fast Crash
by
Paiste
Large Productions
Extreme Music
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Limited practical applications
Paiste Signature Line 19" Fast CrashCrash CymbalMedium brightSilverywarmfull and transparent sounding...
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 457864
$527
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 19" Rude Wild Crash
by
Paiste
Progressive Rock
Orchestral
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Requires exceptional technique
Paiste 19" Rude Wild Crash19" Wild CrashEnergeticpowerfulmetallicroaring crashGentle playing...
⭐
4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111248
$384
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 19" Signature Full Crash
by
Paiste
Cinematic
Progressive Rock
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Paiste 19" Signature Full Crash, Paiste Signature LineAlong the way to the optimal cymbala special Paiste Sound...
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 166849
$527
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 19" 602 Medium Crash
by
Paiste
Heavy Metal
Extreme Music
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Paiste 19" 602 Medium CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"Thickness: MediumSilvery transparent response with wide...
⭐
5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483867
$571
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Power Crash
by
Paiste
Extreme Music
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Requires exceptional technique
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Power Crash, Power Crash, 2002 Classic Series, Size: 19", Volume: Medium to very...
⭐
4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 219339
$384
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 19" Thin Crash 602 Series
by
Paiste
Extreme Music
Heavy Metal
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Very expensive specialty item
Paiste 19" Thin Crash 602 SeriesCrash CymbalSize: 19"Thickness: ThinSilvery transparent response with wide...
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483852
$549
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 19" 900 Series Heavy Crash
by
Paiste
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
Paiste 19" 900 Series Heavy CrashHeavy Crash CymbalSize: 29"900 SeriesMade from B8 (2002) bronzeFull sound...
⭐
4.5/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 407504
$218
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.
