Best 19" Crash Cymbals Under $300 2026
Affordable 19" crash cymbals under $300 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 19" Xist Dark ION Trash
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
#2
⭐
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...
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4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 474431
$296
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 415081
$218
#5
⭐
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)...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407584
$230
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 19" Caz Crash/Ride
by
Zultan
Large Productions
Orchestral
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Zultan 19" Caz Crash/RideCrash/ RideB20 BronzeHand-hammeredLight-weightfast attackwith excellent stock control...
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4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278666
$219
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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...
⭐
4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 450105
$252
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
