Best 20" Crash Cymbals Under $300 2025

Affordable 20" crash cymbals under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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 Mehmet 20" Crash IMC Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Crash IMC Natural

by Istanbul Mehmet

Art Music Progressive Rock Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Requires professional technique
• Can overpower any musical context

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Crash IMC NaturalCrash CymbalSize: 20"Material: B20 bronzeFinish: NaturalHigh-quality...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609355

$281

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Zultan 20" Z-Series Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 20" Z-Series Crash

by Zultan

Recording Progressive Rock Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Requires professional technique

Zultan 20" Z-Series CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Z SeriesHand-hammeredMaterial: B20 bronzeFullwarm sound with a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 595629

$263

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Zildjian 20" S Series Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" S Series Thin Crash

by Zildjian

Cinematic Progressive Rock Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Impractical for most drummers

Zildjian 20" S Series Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 20"S SeriesMaterial: B12 bronze alloy (88% copper12%...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 380561

$218

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Zultan 20" Crash Dark Matter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Crash Dark Matter

by Zultan

Orchestral Special Effects Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Exceptional recording characteristics
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Requires professional technique

Zultan 20" Crash Dark Matter, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Dark Matter Line, Dark Crash cymbal, Dark and warm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 382740

$219

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Masterwork 20" Resonant Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Masterwork 20" Resonant Crash

by Masterwork

Cinematic Special Effects Recording

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Impractical for most drummers

Masterwork 20" Resonant Crash, Crash CymbalThe Resonant series is hand-polished to give its shiny finish and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 111708

$244

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

⭐ 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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Zultan 20" Dune Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 20" Dune Crash

by Zultan

Progressive Rock Recording Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Can overpower any musical context

Zultan 20" Dune CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Dune seriesHand-hammeredPremium crash cymbal from traditional...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 450106

$252

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Paiste 20" 900 Series Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 20" 900 Series Crash

by Paiste

Orchestral Cinematic Recording

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Requires professional technique

Paiste 20" 900 Series CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"900 seriesMade from B8 (2002) bronzeFull sound with a strong...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 407499

$241

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Zultan 20" Rock Beat Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 20" Rock Beat Crash

by Zultan

Art Music Recording Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Impractical for most drummers

Zultan 20" Rock Beat CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Rock beat seriesMaterial: B-20 BronzeFull of voluminous...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 449391

$241

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Zultan 20" Mellow Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Mellow Crash

by Zultan

Cinematic Recording Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Requires professional technique

Zultan 20" Mellow CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Mellow SeriesMaterial: B20 bronze alloyReduces the cymbal volume...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 561630

$296

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Zultan 20" Crash 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Crash 25

by Zultan

Progressive Rock Orchestral Art Music

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Requires professional technique
• Very limited musical applications

Zultan 20" Crash 25Crash Cymbal25th Anniversary seriesSize: 20"Material: B20 bronzeHigh-quality cymbal series...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611991

$263

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Zultan 20" Aeon Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 20" Aeon Crash

by Zultan

Art Music Progressive Rock Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Very limited musical applications

Zultan 20" Aeon CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 540985

$285

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Zultan 20" Aeon Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 20" Aeon Thin Crash

by Zultan

Orchestral Cinematic Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Zultan 20" Aeon Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 20"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 540986

$285

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Zultan 20" Caz Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 20" Caz Crash

by Zultan

Orchestral Recording Cinematic

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Very limited musical applications

Zultan 20" Caz CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"B20 BronzeHand-hammeredPolished surfaceFast responding crashWarmfull...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 475508

$252

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

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 20" 900 Color Sound Crash BK

by Paiste

Progressive Rock Art Music Recording

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Exceptional recording characteristics

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Impractical for most drummers

Paiste 20" 900 Color Sound Crash BKCrash CymbalSize: 20"900 ColorSound seriesMade from B8 (2002) bronzeFull...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 407539

$252

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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 20" Crash Cymbals Under $300 2025

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Crash IMC Natural

Zultan 20" Z-Series Crash

Zildjian 20" S Series Thin Crash

Zultan 20" Crash Dark Matter

Masterwork 20" Resonant Crash

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Crash

Zultan 20" Dune Crash

Paiste 20" 900 Series Crash

Zultan 20" Rock Beat Crash

Zultan 20" Mellow Crash

Zultan 20" Crash 25

Zultan 20" Aeon Crash

Zultan 20" Aeon Thin Crash

Zultan 20" Caz Crash

Paiste 20" 900 Color Sound Crash BK

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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