Best 19" Crash Cymbals Under $800 2026
Affordable 19" crash cymbals under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 19" Byzance Dual Crash
by
Meinl
Orchestral
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Meinl 19" Byzance Dual CrashDual crash cymbalSize: 19"Extra Dry (natural) and Brilliant finishExciting...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482836
$516
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash
by
Meinl
Cinematic
Extreme Music
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Very expensive specialty item
Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Dry T. CrashCrash CymbalByzance seriesSize: 19"Extra dry (natural) finishVery...
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 334213
$516
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 19" Masters Extra Thin Crash
by
Paiste
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Paiste 19" Masters Extra Thin CrashCrash cymbalSize: 19"Masters SeriesWarmgentle crash sound that blends...
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 431491
$527
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 19" Masters Dark Crash
by
Paiste
Extreme Music
Cinematic
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
✗ CONS
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Paiste 19" Masters Dark CrashDark crash cymbalSize: 19"Masters SeriesDarksmoky cymbal soundSoft playing...
⭐
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382000
$527
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Trash
by
Zildjian
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Requires exceptional technique
Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry TrashTrash Crash CymbalSize: 19"K Custom Special Dry SeriesNatural...
⭐
4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 407214
$516
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash
by
Zildjian
Cinematic
Extreme Music
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Limited practical applications
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"K-SeriesExplosivedark crash cymbal from the...
⭐
4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 572218
$505
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian 19" HHX Complex Thin Crash
by
Sabian
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Difficult to control dynamics
Sabian 19" HHX Complex Thin CrashThin crash cymbalSize: 19"HHX Complex seriesMaterial: B20 bronzeCombination...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 476038
$582
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR
by
Meinl
Orchestral
Large Productions
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Very expensive specialty item
Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CRCrash cymbalSize: 19"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesMaterial: B20...
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 503765
$560
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 19" HHX Evolution Crash
by
Sabian
Extreme Music
Orchestral
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
- • Limited practical applications
Sabian 19" HHX Evolution CrashCrash CymbalsSeries HHX EvolutionSize 19"Brilliant finishWarmexplosive...
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 410886
$571
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 19" HHX Legacy Crash
by
Sabian
Progressive Rock
Large Productions
Heavy Metal
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
Sabian 19" HHX Legacy Crash19" HHX Legacy CrashDave Weckl Signature SeriesThe cymbal is fat yet dark in the...
⭐
4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 430517
$560
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 19" HHX plosion Crash
by
Sabian
Progressive Rock
Large Productions
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Sabian 19" HHX plosion Crash19" CrashBrillant finishClearwell defined cymbal soundWide dynamic rangeUsable...
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 178700
$582
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 19" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash
by
Paiste
Heavy Metal
Cinematic
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional recording applications
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
- • Difficult to control dynamics
- • Very expensive specialty item
Paiste 19" 602 Mod. Essentials CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Formula 602 Modern Essentials SeriesRegular...
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 382005
$571
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 19" Signature Fast Crash
by
Paiste
Large Productions
Extreme Music
Heavy Metal
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic presence
- • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Limited practical applications
Paiste Signature Line 19" Fast CrashCrash CymbalMedium brightSilverywarmfull and transparent sounding...
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 457864
$527
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
by
Meinl
Extreme Music
Heavy Metal
Large Productions
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Massive sound with incredible sustain
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Limited practical applications
Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalByzance SeriesMediumTraditional finishSize: 19"Byzance...
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111373
$505
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian 19" Paragon Crash
by
Sabian
Orchestral
Extreme Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Unique size with distinctive character
✓ PROS
- • Great for special effects and climaxes
- • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Limited practical applications
Sabian 19" Paragon CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"Paragon Series Neil Peart signature cymbalsNatural finishMade...
⭐
4.6/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 383196
$505
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.
