Best 19" Crash Cymbals Under $200 2025

Affordable 19" crash cymbals under $200 - great value without compromising quality

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

Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin

by Zildjian

Cinematic Large Productions Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Difficult to control dynamics

Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thinCrash cymbalSize: 19"I Family seriesMaterial: B8 BronzeThickness:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 480893

$186

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Zultan 19" Dark Matter Holey Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 19" Dark Matter Holey Crash

by Zultan

Extreme Music Cinematic Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Limited practical applications

Zultan 19" Dark Matter Holey CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"Hand-hammeredB20 BronzePerforated effect crash with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 474869

$186

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Zultan 19" Aja Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 19" Aja Crash

by Zultan

Heavy Metal Orchestral Extreme Music

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited practical applications
• Very expensive specialty item

Zultan 19" Aja Crash, Crash, Aja series, Size: 19”, Aja crash cymbals have a loud and rich sound, The release of...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 277718

$131

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Zultan 19" Q Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 19" Q Thin Crash

by Zultan

Large Productions Progressive Rock Heavy Metal

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Limited practical applications

Zultan 19" Q Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Made of B-20 bronzeDarkdeep and full-sounding crash cymbal with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 537424

$197

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Paiste PST7 19" Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste PST7 19" Thin Crash

by Paiste

Orchestral Progressive Rock Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Great for special effects and climaxes

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Very expensive specialty item

Paiste PST7 19" Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 19"PST7 seriesTraditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 381954

$174

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Zultan 19" Raw Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 19" Raw Crash

by Zultan

Heavy Metal Progressive Rock Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Great for special effects and climaxes

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Limited practical applications

Zultan 19" Raw CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Raw SeriesMade of B20 bronzeDarkwarm and full sound100%...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 398419

$197

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Paiste PST7 19" Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste PST7 19" Crash

by Paiste

Orchestral Heavy Metal Large Productions

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic presence
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Limited practical applications

Paiste PST7 19" CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19 "PST7 seriesTraditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 381952

$174

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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 19" Crash Cymbals Under $200 2025

Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin

Zultan 19" Dark Matter Holey Crash

Zultan 19" Aja Crash

Zultan 19" Q Thin Crash

Paiste PST7 19" Thin Crash

Zultan 19" Raw Crash

Paiste PST7 19" Crash

How to Choose the Best 19" Crash Cymbals

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Quality Check

Key Features

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