Best Istanbul Agop 20" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Istanbul Agop 20" crash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestral For Cinematic For Progressive Rock For Special Effects For Recording For Art Music

BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zildjian Zultan Istanbul Agop Istanbul Mehmet Sabian

Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Dark Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Special Effects Orchestral Art Music

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Very limited musical applications

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 580603

$461

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Istanbul Agop 20" Xist ION Crash Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist ION Crash Brilliant

by Istanbul Agop

Orchestral Art Music Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Requires professional technique

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist ION Crash BrilliantCrash CymbalsSize: 20"Xist ION seriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 382948

$340

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Istanbul Agop 20" Agop Signature Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Agop Signature Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Cinematic Progressive Rock Art Music

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Very limited musical applications

Istanbul Agop 20" Agop Signature CrashCrashHand hammeredSize: 20"Material: B20 bronzeVery thin crash with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 435673

$494

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Istanbul Agop 20" Mantra Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Mantra Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Recording Special Effects Art Music

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Requires professional technique
• Very limited musical applications

Istanbul Agop 20" Mantra Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Full, warm tone and good projection, Cindy Blackman...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 393292

$472

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Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Power Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Power Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Art Music Special Effects Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Requires professional technique

Istanbul Agop 20" Crash CymbalXist Seriespower versionBrilliant Finishprofessional quality in B20 (80% Copper20%...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 621971

$329

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Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Thin Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Progressive Rock Special Effects Art Music

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Impractical for most drummers

Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Traditional seriesB20...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 523099

$450

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Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Dry Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Dry Dark Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Art Music Cinematic Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Dry Dark CrashDark Crash CymbalSize: 20"Xist Dry Dark SeriesB20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 474206

$325

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Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Crash Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Crash Brilliant

by Istanbul Agop

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

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Istanbul Agop 20" Cindy Blackman OM Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Cindy Blackman OM Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Progressive Rock Cinematic Art Music

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Requires professional technique

Istanbul Agop 20" Cindy Blackman OM CrashCrash CymbalCindy Blackman Santana ModelSize: 20"Dark dry soundFast...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 557689

$494

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Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Natural Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Natural Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Art Music Cinematic Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Very limited musical applications

Istanbul Agop 20" Crash Cymbal, Xist Series, Natural Finish, professional quality in B20 (80% Copper, 20"...

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 621980

$329

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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.

Best Istanbul Agop 20" Crash Cymbals 2025

Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Dark Crash

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist ION Crash Brilliant

Istanbul Agop 20" Agop Signature Crash

Istanbul Agop 20" Mantra Crash

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Power Crash

Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Thin Crash

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Dry Dark Crash

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Crash Brilliant

Istanbul Agop 20" Cindy Blackman OM Crash

Istanbul Agop 20" Xist Natural Crash

How to Choose the Best 20" Crash Cymbals

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