Best Paiste 19" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Paiste 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

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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Paiste 19" Signature Full Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" Signature Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" Masters Extra Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" Rude Crash/Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 19" Rude Crash/Ride

by Paiste

Heavy Metal Progressive Rock Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Unique size with distinctive character

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Limited practical applications

Paiste 19" Rude Crash/Ride19" Crash/Ride CymbalExtra heavy crashLoud to very...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 175277

$384

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Paiste 19" Masters Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 382000

$527

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Paiste 19" Signature Dark Energy MKI - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" 2002 Extreme Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 457874

$384

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Paiste 19" 602 Medium Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" Thin Crash 602 Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" Rude Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" 900 Color Sound Crash BLUE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 19" 900 Color Sound Crash BLUE

by Paiste

Large Productions Extreme Music Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited practical applications
• Can dominate entire musical arrangement

Paiste 19" 900 Color Sound Crash BLUECrash CymbalSize: 19"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002) bronzeFull...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 407585

$219

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Paiste 19" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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

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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 Paiste 19" Crash Cymbals 2025

Paiste 19" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash

Paiste 19" Signature Full Crash

Paiste 19" Signature Fast Crash

Paiste 19" Masters Extra Thin Crash

Paiste 19" Rude Crash/Ride

Paiste 19" Masters Dark Crash

Paiste 19" Signature Dark Energy MKI

Paiste 19" 2002 Extreme Crash

Paiste 19" 602 Medium Crash

Paiste 19" Thin Crash 602 Series

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Crash

Paiste 19" Rude Thin Crash

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin Crash

Paiste 19" 900 Color Sound Crash BLUE

Paiste 19" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal

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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