Best 19" Crash Cymbals Under $300 2026
Affordable 19" crash cymbals under $300 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Masterwork 19" Custom Rock Crash
by
Masterwork
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Masterwork 19" Custom Rock Crash, 19" Rock CrashThe all-round cymbal in the range. A remarkable sound...
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 111594
$215
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Crash IMC Natural
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
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
Istanbul Mehmet 19" Crash IMC NaturalCrash CymbalSize: 19"Material: B20 bronzeFinish: NaturalHigh-quality...
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5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 609354
$248
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 19" Aeon Thin Crash
by
Zultan
Large Productions
Cinematic
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Limited practical applications
Zultan 19" Aeon Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 19"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...
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4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540989
$274
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 19" Dune Crash
by
Zultan
Heavy Metal
Orchestral
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Limited practical applications
Zultan 19" Dune CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Dune seriesHand-hammeredPremium crash cymbal from traditional...
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4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 450105
$252
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 19" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK
by
Paiste
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Requires exceptional technique
Paiste 19" 900 Color Heavy Crash BKHeavy Crash CymbalSize: 19"900 ColorSound seriesMade from B8 (2002)...
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5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407545
$230
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Masterwork 19" Custom Crash
by
Masterwork
Cinematic
Extreme Music
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Very expensive specialty item
Masterwork 19" Custom Crash, 19" Crash CymbalThe all-round cymbal in the catalogue. A remarkable sound...
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111595
$215
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 19" Crash Dark Matter
by
Zultan
Cinematic
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Very expensive specialty item
Zultan 19" Crash Dark MatterCrash CymbalSize: 19"Dark Matter LineDark crash cymbal100% hand-hammeredDarkwarm...
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4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 382739
$208
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 19" F5 Crash
by
Zultan
Extreme Music
Progressive Rock
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Requires exceptional technique
Zultan 19" F5 CrashCrashF5 SeriesAggressive crash with powerful volume ressourcesFull sound with excellent attack...
⭐
4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 268230
$208
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 19" Crash 25
by
Zultan
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Zultan 19" Crash 25Crash Cymbal25th anniversary seriesSize: 19"Material: B20 BronzeHigh-quality cymbal series...
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611990
$208
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 19" Aeon Crash
by
Zultan
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Very expensive specialty item
Zultan 19" Aeon CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540981
$274
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 19" Dune Trash Crash
by
Zultan
Progressive Rock
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Limited practical applications
Zultan 19" Dune Trash CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Dune SeriesMade from B20 bronzeHand-hammeredquickly decaying...
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 474431
$296
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 19" Holey Crash 25
by
Zultan
Progressive Rock
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Zultan 19" Holey Crash 25Effect Cymbal25th Anniversary seriesSize: 19"Material: B20 bronzeHigh-quality cymbal...
⭐
5.0/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611992
$219
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.
