Best 19" Crash Cymbals Under $300 2025

Affordable 19" crash cymbals under $300 - 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

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Trash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Trash

by Istanbul Agop

Heavy Metal Orchestral Extreme Music

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Difficult to control dynamics

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION TrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 19"Artisan seriesNatural finishB20...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 435610

$296

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Zultan 19" Dune Trash Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 19" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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)...

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 407545

$230

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Zultan 19" Aeon Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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%...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 540989

$274

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Masterwork 19" Custom Rock Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dual Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dual Crash

by Meinl

Heavy Metal Cinematic Large Productions

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Can dominate entire musical arrangement
• Difficult to control dynamics

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dual CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"B-12 BronzeWarm sounds and explosive responseDark...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 528048

$263

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⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 19" 900 Color Sound Crash RED

by Paiste

Extreme Music Heavy Metal Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic presence
• Great for special effects and climaxes

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Requires exceptional technique

Paiste 19" 900 Colour Sound Crash REDCrash CymbalSize: 19"900 Colour Sound seriesMade from B8 (2002)...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 407584

$230

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Zultan 19" Q Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 19" Q Crash

by Zultan

Large Productions Extreme Music 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
• Requires exceptional technique

Zultan 19" Q CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Q seriesMade of B-20 bronzeDark & deepfull sounding crash cymbal...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 415081

$218

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Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Zultan 19" Rock Beat Crash Holey - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 19" Rock Beat Crash Holey

by Zultan

Heavy Metal Orchestral Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic presence
• Great for special effects and climaxes

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Difficult to control dynamics

Zultan 19" Rock Beat Crash HoleyCrashThanks to its sound holesthis cymbal produces a short and quick response with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 320647

$218

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Zultan 19" Crash 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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

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Zultan 19" Z-Series Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 19" Z-Series Crash

by Zultan

Cinematic Heavy Metal Large Productions

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✗ CONS

• Limited practical applications
• Very expensive specialty item

Zultan 19" Z-Series CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Z SeriesHand-hammeredMaterial: B20 bronzeFullwarm sound with a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 595628

$263

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Zultan 19" F5 Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Zultan 19" Crash Dark Matter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 382739

$208

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Meinl 19" Classics Extreme Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 19" Classics Extreme Crash

by Meinl

Orchestral Heavy Metal Extreme Music

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Limited practical applications

Meinl 19" Classics Extreme CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Brilliant finishB12 bronzeStrongclear response with a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 278496

$241

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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 $300 2025

Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Trash

Zultan 19" Dune Trash Crash

Paiste 19" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK

Zultan 19" Aeon Thin Crash

Masterwork 19" Custom Rock Crash

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dual Crash

Paiste 19" 900 Color Sound Crash RED

Zultan 19" Q Crash

Meinl 19" Classics Custom Dark Crash

Zultan 19" Rock Beat Crash Holey

Zultan 19" Crash 25

Zultan 19" Z-Series Crash

Zultan 19" F5 Crash

Zultan 19" Crash Dark Matter

Meinl 19" Classics Extreme Crash

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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