Best Paiste 20" Crash Cymbals 2025

Premium Paiste 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

Paiste 20" Rude Crash/Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 20" Rude Crash/Ride

by Paiste

Special Effects Progressive Rock Recording

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Requires professional technique

Paiste 20" Rude Crash/RideCrash / Ride CymbalRude seriesSize: 20"Extra heavy crashFrom loud to very...

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 191284

$406

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Paiste 20" Traditional Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Traditional Thin Crash

by Paiste

Cinematic Progressive Rock Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Impractical for most drummers

Paiste 20" Traditional Thin CrashThin crash cymbalsSize: 20"Traditional CollectionDarktransparentwarm crash...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 442529

$681

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Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash

by Paiste

Cinematic Recording Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Impractical for most drummers

Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash20" Crash CymbalModern Essentials seriesRegular modelCuSn20 bronze...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 312895

$681

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Paiste 20" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal

by Paiste

Cinematic Special Effects Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Requires professional technique

Paiste 20" 2002 Black Big Beat CymbalCymbalSize: 20"2002 Black Big Beat SeriesCan be used as a crash or...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 382015

$406

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Paiste 20" Signature Power Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 20" 2002 Extreme Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" 2002 Extreme Crash

by Paiste

Orchestral Cinematic Art Music

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Paiste 20" 2002 Extreme CrashCrash CymbalMaterial: CuSn8 bronzeProduces a brightcutting attack and a very loud...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 457875

$406

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Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Wild Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Wild Crash

by Paiste

Cinematic Progressive Rock Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Very limited musical applications

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Wild CrashWild Crash Cymbal2002 Classic SeriesSize: 20"Suitable fo medium to for...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 193540

$406

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Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Medium Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Medium Crash

by Paiste

Recording Orchestral Art Music

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Medium CrashCrash Cymbal2002 Classic seriesSize: 20"Medium...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 168860

$406

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Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash

by Paiste

Orchestral Recording Art Music

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Can overpower any musical context

Paiste 20" Masters Dark CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"DarkSmoky cymbal soundSoft feelDesigned in cooperation with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 551386

$549

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Paiste 20" Rude Basher - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 20" Rude Basher

by Paiste

Cinematic Art Music Recording

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Very limited musical applications

Paiste 20" Rude BasherCrash / Ride CymbalRude seriesSize: 20"Livelyexplosive and controlled cymbalGreat to...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 334428

$406

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Paiste 20" Giant Beat Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 20" Giant Beat Thin Crash

by Paiste

Orchestral Art Music Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Paiste 20" Giant Beat Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalGiant Beat seriesSize: 20"From CuSn8 bronzealso called...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 328902

$395

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Paiste 20" Rude Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 20" Rude Thin Crash

by Paiste

Cinematic Recording Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Paiste 20" Rude Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalRude SeriesSize: 20"Fulldarkenergetic basic tone with a brilliant...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 191289

$395

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Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK

by Paiste

Recording Special Effects Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Can overpower any musical context

Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BKHeavy Crash CymbalSize: 20"900 Color Sound SeriesMade from B8 (2002)...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 407546

$252

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Paiste 20" Thin Crash 602 Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#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

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Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Crash

by Paiste

Orchestral Progressive Rock Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Requires professional technique

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Paiste 2002 classic seriesBrightwarmfullradiant crash...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 100643

$406

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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 Paiste 20" Crash Cymbals 2025

Paiste 20" Rude Crash/Ride

Paiste 20" Traditional Thin Crash

Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash

Paiste 20" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal

Paiste 20" Signature Power Crash

Paiste 20" 2002 Extreme Crash

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Wild Crash

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Medium Crash

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash

Paiste 20" Rude Basher

Paiste 20" Giant Beat Thin Crash

Paiste 20" Rude Thin Crash

Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK

Paiste 20" Thin Crash 602 Series

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Crash

How to Choose the Best 20" Crash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 20" crash cymbals?

How much should I spend on 20" crash cymbals?

Are expensive 20" crash cymbals worth the investment?

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