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Best Sabian 19" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Sabian 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
Sabian 19" AAX Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
#2

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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Sabian 19" AAX Heavy Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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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Sabian 19" AAX AAXplosion Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sabian 19" AAX AAXplosion Crash

by Sabian
Cinematic Progressive Rock Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
  • • Limited practical applications

Sabian 19" AAX AAXplosion CrashCrashAAX seriesSize: 19”AAXplosion crashBrillant finishClearwell defined cymbal...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 174171
$472
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Sabian 19" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sabian 19" HHX Complex O-Zone Crash

by Sabian
Extreme Music Progressive Rock Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty item
  • • Requires exceptional technique

Sabian 19" HHX Complex O-Zone CrashCrashSize: 19"B20 BronzeCombination of HH and HHX hammeringHammered bell6...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 498161
$593
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Sabian 19" HHX HHXtrem Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sabian 19" HHX HHXtrem Crash

by Sabian
Cinematic Progressive Rock Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Sabian 19" HHX HHXtrem CrashCrashHHX SeriesSize: 19"Brilliant finishAn attractive crash with a dark explosive...

⭐ 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 158562
$560
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Sabian 19" HHX Omni Brilliant/Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sabian 19" HHX Omni Brilliant/Natural

by Sabian
Large Productions Progressive Rock Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Unique size with distinctive character
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty item
  • • Requires exceptional technique

Sabian 19" HHX Omni Brilliant/ Natural19" Crash/ RideFrom the HHX seriesDeveloped with Jojo...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 343096
$582
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Sabian 19" Artisan Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Sabian 19" Artisan Thin Crash

by Sabian
Extreme Music Cinematic Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Very expensive specialty item

Sabian 19" Artisan Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 19"Artisan seriesNatural finishB20 bronzeHand-hammered...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 441073
$769
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Sabian 19" HHX Evolution Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sabian 19" HHX Evolution Crash

by Sabian
Extreme Music Orchestral Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Unique size with distinctive character
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Limited practical applications

Sabian 19" HHX Evolution CrashCrash CymbalsSeries HHX EvolutionSize 19"Brilliant finishWarmexplosive...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 410886
$571
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Sabian 19" Paragon Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Sabian 19" Paragon Crash

by Sabian
Orchestral Extreme Music Cinematic
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

Sabian 19" Paragon CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Paragon Series Neil Peart signature cymbalsNatural finishMade...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 383196
$505
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Sabian 19" Stratus Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sabian 19" Stratus Crash

by Sabian
Orchestral Heavy Metal Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
  • • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Can dominate entire musical arrangement

Sabian 19" Stratus CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Material: B20 bronzeHigh impact hammeredTraditional finishThin...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 603694
$402
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Sabian 19" FRX Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Sabian 19" FRX Crash

by Sabian
Heavy Metal Extreme Music Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Sabian 19" FRX CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"FRX (Frequency Reduced Cymbals) seriesMaterial: B20 BronzeSpecial...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 449653
$604
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Sabian 19" HHX plosion Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sabian 19" HHX plosion Crash

by Sabian
Progressive Rock Large Productions Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Can dominate entire musical arrangement

Sabian 19" HHX plosion Crash19" CrashBrillant finishClearwell defined cymbal soundWide dynamic rangeUsable...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 178700
$582
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Sabian 19" HHX Complex Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sabian 19" HHX Complex Thin Crash

by Sabian
Orchestral Extreme Music Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording applications
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Sabian 19" HHX Complex Thin CrashThin crash cymbalSize: 19"HHX Complex seriesMaterial: B20 bronzeCombination...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 476038
$582
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Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash

by Sabian
Cinematic Orchestral Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Unique size with distinctive character
  • • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty item
  • • Limited practical applications

Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin CrashCrystal Thin Crash CymbalSize: 19"AAX seriesBrilliant...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 552842
$438
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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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