Best 20" Crash Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 20" crash cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Legend Dry Crash-Ride
Cinematic
Progressive Rock
Art Music
Key Feature:
• Exceptional recording characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
- • Exceptional recording characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
- • Can overpower any musical context
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Legend Dry Crash-RideCrash-Ride CymbalSize: 20"Legend Dry SeriesB20...
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 463267
$428
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Thin Crash Traditional
Recording
Progressive Rock
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Unique musical applications
✓ PROS
- • Exceptional recording characteristics
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires professional technique
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Thin Crash TraditionalCrash CymbalSize: 20"Traditional seriesFast responding crash with...
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542704
$413
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Dark Crash Traditional
Special Effects
Art Music
Recording
Key Feature:
• Enormous sound with extended sustain
✓ PROS
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
- • Exceptional recording characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Impractical for most drummers
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Dark Crash Traditional20" Dark Crash CymbalRegular finishTraditional seriesFast-response...
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4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311567
$406
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Crash
by
Zildjian
Special Effects
Art Music
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Exceptional recording characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Impressive acoustic presence
- • Exceptional recording characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
- • Impractical for most drummers
Zildjian 20" A-Custom CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"A-Custom SeriesBrilliant finishNatural and brightNot too...
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 236395
$438
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 20" Oriental Crash of Doom
by
Zildjian
Progressive Rock
Recording
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Exceptional recording characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
- • Unique musical applications
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
- • Requires professional technique
Zildjian 20" Oriental Crash of DoomCrash CymbalOriental Series - "Crash of Doom"Traditional finishSize:...
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4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 159911
$438
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Zildjian 20" A-Series Thin Crash
by
Zildjian
Progressive Rock
Orchestral
Art Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
✗ CONS
- • Requires professional technique
- • Can overpower any musical context
Zildjian 20" A-Series Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"A SeriesThin versionB20 alloyBrilliant finishFast...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 313962
$413
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 20" Giant Beat Crash
by
Paiste
Cinematic
Progressive Rock
Art Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive acoustic presence
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Impressive acoustic presence
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
- • Requires professional technique
Paiste 20" Giant Beat CrashThin Crash CymbalGiant Beat seriesSize: 20"From CuSn8 bronzealso called bronze...
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 343458
$406
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Crash Traditional
Recording
Art Music
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Unique musical applications
✓ PROS
- • Unique musical applications
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Very limited musical applications
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Crash Traditional20" Medium Crash CymbalRegular finishFast-response crashDeep...
⭐
4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311590
$413
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 20" Signature Power Crash
by
Paiste
Recording
Orchestral
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Impressive acoustic presence
✓ PROS
- • Unique musical applications
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
✗ CONS
- • Can overpower any musical context
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
Paiste 20" Signature Power CrashPower Crash CymbalFrom the Signature LineSize 20"Very...
⭐
4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 181027
$571
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Black Bell Crash
Progressive Rock
Recording
Art Music
Key Feature:
• Unique musical applications
✓ PROS
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
- • Exceptional recording characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Very limited musical applications
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Black Bell Crash, Crash, Size: 20", Traditional finish, Material: B20 bronze alloy,...
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 416446
$413
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 20" 602 Paperthin Crash
by
Paiste
Orchestral
Art Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Impressive acoustic presence
✓ PROS
- • Unique musical applications
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
✗ CONS
- • Impractical for most drummers
- • Can overpower any musical context
Paiste 20" 602 Paperthin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Thickness: PaperthinSilvery transparent response with wide...
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483849
$681
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Projection Crash
by
Zildjian
Cinematic
Recording
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Exceptional recording characteristics
- • Impressive acoustic presence
✗ CONS
- • Requires professional technique
- • Very limited musical applications
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Projection Crash, Projection Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", A-Custom Series, Brilliant...
⭐
4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 480166
$439
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Crash Brilliant
Orchestral
Art Music
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Exceptional recording characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
- • Unique musical applications
✗ CONS
- • Impractical for most drummers
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Crash BrilliantCymbalSize: 20"Agop Xist seriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20 bronze...
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 265121
$325
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 20" Thin Crash 602 Series
by
Paiste
Art Music
Cinematic
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Impressive acoustic presence
✓ PROS
- • Enormous sound with extended sustain
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires professional technique
- • Impractical for most drummers
Paiste 20" Thin Crash 602 SeriesCrash CymbalSize: 20"602 SeriesThickness: ThinSilvery breathing transparent...
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 529398
$659
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian 20" HHX Plosion Crash
by
Sabian
Recording
Art Music
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Exceptional recording characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Exceptional recording characteristics
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
- • Can overpower any musical context
Sabian 20" HHX Plosion Crash, 20" Crash CymbalDeveloped with Dave Weckl the HHX Evolution series has been...
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 113225
$611
How to Choose the Best 20" 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 20" 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.
