Best Meinl 20" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl 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

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash

by Meinl

Cinematic Recording Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Very limited musical applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Byzance seriesTrash crashSandblasted surfaceThe...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 308281

$571

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Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom Crash

by Meinl

Orchestral Special Effects Recording

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Very limited musical applications

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Finish: Smoke BronzeWarm tone with short sustainWide...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 483021

$395

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Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Thin Crash

by Meinl

Art Music Orchestral Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Impractical for most drummers

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Thin CrashCrash CymbalByzance series20 "Extra thin hammered crashTraditional...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 264366

$517

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Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Crash

by Meinl

Art Music Orchestral Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Requires professional technique
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Crash, Vintage Crash, Sandblasted surface, Large beaten surface on a thin material...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 278578

$571

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Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz Thin Crash

by Meinl

Special Effects Art Music Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Requires professional technique

Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Byzance seriesJazz versionFastexplosive response with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 358817

$548

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Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz M. Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz M. Thin Crash

by Meinl

Cinematic Recording Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Very limited musical applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz M. Thin CrashJazz Medium Thin Crash TankByzance seriesSize: 20"Jazz (brilliant)...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 350251

$527

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Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash

by Meinl

Cinematic Orchestral Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Very limited musical applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic CrashPolyphonic Crash CymbalSize: 20"Byzance SeriesTraditional surfaceMaterial:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 533355

$538

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Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom MH Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom MH Crash

by Meinl

Art Music Special Effects Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Can overpower any musical context

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom MH CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Medium HeavyWarmslightly washed-out tone with short...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 558057

$395

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Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.

by Meinl

Orchestral Progressive Rock Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.Crash CymbalSize: 20"Byzance Vintage Sand SeriesBenny Greb Signature...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 533365

$548

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Meinl 20" Byzance Heavy H. Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Heavy H. Crash

by Meinl

Orchestral Art Music Recording

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Very limited musical applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Heavy H. CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Byzance Heavy Hammered SeriesFinish: BrilliantMaterial:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 406177

$538

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Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Crash

by Meinl

Special Effects Cinematic Art Music

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Material: B-12 BronzeFinish: Dark / BrilliantWarm...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 528049

$285

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Meinl Pure Alloy 20" Medium Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl Pure Alloy 20" Medium Crash

by Meinl

Recording Cinematic Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Requires professional technique
• Very limited musical applications

Meinl Pure Alloy 20" Medium CrashCrash CymbalMediumSize: 20"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalHigh-tech...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 405824

$373

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Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.

by Meinl

Special Effects Recording Art Music

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Requires professional technique
• Can overpower any musical context

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr., Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Pure Alloy Series, Finish: Traditional,...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 581406

$406

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Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR

by Meinl

Orchestral Progressive Rock Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Very limited musical applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve CRCrash CymbalSize: 20"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 503766

$658

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Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash

by Meinl

Orchestral Recording Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Impractical for most drummers

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium CrashMedium Crash CymbalSize: 20"Byzance seriesTraditional modelByzance cymbals are...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 111376

$549

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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 Meinl 20" Crash Cymbals 2025

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Thin Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz Thin Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz M. Thin Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom MH Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.

Meinl 20" Byzance Heavy H. Crash

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Crash

Meinl Pure Alloy 20" Medium Crash

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash

How to Choose the Best 20" Crash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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