Best 19" Crash Cymbals Under $500 2025

Affordable 19" crash cymbals under $500 - 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" Agop Signature Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 19" Agop Signature Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Extreme Music Heavy Metal Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can dominate entire musical arrangement
• Difficult to control dynamics

Istanbul Agop 19" Agop Signature CrashCrashHand hammeredSize: 19"Material: B20 bronzeVery thin crash with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 435809

$439

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Istanbul Mehmet 19" Heavy Crash Traditional - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Heavy Crash Traditional

by Istanbul Mehmet

Extreme Music Orchestral Heavy Metal

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✓ PROS

• Unique size with distinctive character
• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✗ CONS

• Can dominate entire musical arrangement
• Difficult to control dynamics

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Heavy Crash TraditionalHeavy Crash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional SeriesRegular...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 311545

$358

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Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash

by Zildjian

Progressive Rock Large Productions Heavy Metal

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited practical applications
• Difficult to control dynamics

Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash, Thin Crash, Avedis series, Size: 19", Medium, Brilliant finish

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 163596

$384

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Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional

by Istanbul Mehmet

Orchestral Progressive Rock Heavy Metal

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Can dominate entire musical arrangement

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash TraditionalMedium Crash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional SeriesFast-responding...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 311587

$351

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Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash

by Meinl

Progressive Rock Cinematic Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Unique size with distinctive character
• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✗ CONS

• Requires exceptional technique
• Difficult to control dynamics

Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Byzance SeriesThickness: Extra Thin...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 533356

$488

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Istanbul Mehmet 19" Thin Crash Traditional - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Thin Crash Traditional

by Istanbul Mehmet

Cinematic Orchestral Extreme Music

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Unique size with distinctive character

✗ CONS

• Limited practical applications
• Can dominate entire musical arrangement

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Thin Crash TraditionalThin Crash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional seriesRegular...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 311622

$358

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Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Progressive Rock Heavy Metal Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Very expensive specialty item

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Traditional Dark SeriesMaterial: B-20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 580602

$395

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Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

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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Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin Crash

by Paiste

Cinematic Orchestral Extreme Music

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can dominate entire musical arrangement
• Very expensive specialty item

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin CrashCrash Cymbal2002 Classic SeriesSize 19"Thin CrashMedium brightfullbroad...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 166870

$384

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Zildjian 19" K Sweet Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 19" K Sweet Crash

by Zildjian

Extreme Music Heavy Metal Large Productions

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic presence

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Unique size with distinctive character

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Requires exceptional technique

Zildjian 19" K Sweet CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"K seriesDark and fast responding cymbal"Random...

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 430942

$494

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Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash

by Zildjian

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

Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry CrashTrash Crash CymbalSize: 19"K Custom Special Dry SeriesNatural...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 407212

$488

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Sabian 19" XSR Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 19" XSR Fast Crash

by Sabian

Progressive Rock Large Productions 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
• Very expensive specialty item

Sabian 19" XSR Fast CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"XSR SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeBrilliant finishThinner cymbal...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 419674

$351

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Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash

by Zildjian

Extreme Music Progressive Rock Large Productions

Key Feature:

• Great for special effects and climaxes

✓ PROS

• Massive sound with incredible sustain
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Requires exceptional technique

Zildjian 19" Z Custom CrashCrash CymbalDiameter: 19"Developed for heavy hittersBright sound with explosive...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589091

$472

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Istanbul Mehmet 19" Paper Thin Crash Tradit. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.

by Istanbul Mehmet

Orchestral Extreme Music Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Unique size with distinctive character

✓ PROS

• Great for special effects and climaxes
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Requires exceptional technique

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.19" Paper Thin Crash CymbalTraditional seriesSize: 19"Extra...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 311607

$358

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Ufip 19" Bionic Series Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Ufip 19" Bionic Series Crash

by Ufip

Heavy Metal Orchestral Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Massive sound with incredible sustain

✓ PROS

• Unique size with distinctive character
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Difficult to control dynamics
• Requires exceptional technique

Ufip 19" Bionic Series CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Material: B20 bronzeBright and warm with great dynamism and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 424274

$329

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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 $500 2025

Istanbul Agop 19" Agop Signature Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Heavy Crash Traditional

Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Medium Crash Traditional

Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Thin Crash Traditional

Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Dark Crash

Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Thin Crash

Zildjian 19" K Sweet Crash

Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash

Sabian 19" XSR Fast Crash

Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 19" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.

Ufip 19" Bionic Series 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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