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Best Zildjian 19" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Zildjian 19" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash Thin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

by Zildjian
Heavy Metal Large Productions Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for special effects and climaxes
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
  • • Difficult to control dynamics
  • • Limited practical applications

Zildjian 19" K-Series Dark Crash ThinCrashSeries "K" of ZildjianTraditional finishSize: 19"Dark...

⭐ 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 158834
$494
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Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
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Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybrid Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybrid Crash

by Zildjian
Cinematic Extreme Music Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
  • • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty item
  • • Requires exceptional technique

Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybrid Crash, Hybrid CrashMade according to the sound ideas of Akira Jimbo. The crash...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 198797
$494
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Zildjian 19" A-Custom Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Zildjian 19" A-Custom Crash

by Zildjian
Heavy Metal Cinematic Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Unique size with distinctive character
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty item
  • • Can dominate entire musical arrangement

Zildjian 19" A-Custom CrashCrashSize: 19"A Custom seriesBrillant finishNaturalbrightNot too thick - not too...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 127361
$428
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Zildjian 19" K Sweet Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 Trash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
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Zildjian 19" A-Custom Projection Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Zildjian 19" A-Custom Projection Crash

by Zildjian
Large Productions Heavy Metal Extreme Music
Key Feature:
• Massive sound with incredible sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic presence
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty item
  • • Limited practical applications

Zildjian 19" A-Custom Projection Crash, Crash, A Custom projection series, Size: 19", Brilliant finish, More...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 129784
$461
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Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Zildjian 19" K Custom Special Dry Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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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Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash

by Zildjian
Orchestral Progressive Rock Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
  • • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark CrashCrash CymbalSize: 19"K-Custom seriesRegular finishUnique crash cymbal with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 372306
$494
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Zildjian 19" A-Series Medium Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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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Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin

by Zildjian
Cinematic Large Productions Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Great for special effects and climaxes
  • • Professional recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires exceptional technique
  • • Difficult to control dynamics

Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thinCrash cymbalSize: 19"I Family seriesMaterial: B8 BronzeThickness:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 480893
$186
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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.

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