Best 20" Crash Cymbals Under $800 2025

Affordable 20" crash cymbals under $800 - 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

Zildjian 20" K Sweet Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 20" K Sweet Crash

by Zildjian

Art Music Orchestral Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Exceptional recording characteristics

✓ PROS

• Impressive acoustic presence
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Very limited musical applications

Zildjian 20" K Sweet CrashCrash cymbalSize: 20"K seriesDark and fast responding cymbal"Random...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 430943

$527

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

⭐ 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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Sabian 20" AAX AAXplosion Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 20" AAX AAXplosion Crash

by Sabian

Progressive Rock Recording Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Impractical for most drummers

Sabian 20" AAX AAXplosion Crash20" Crash CymbalAAXplosionBrilliant finishClearwell-defined cymbal soundLarge...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 113224

$527

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Sabian 20" HHX Complex Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 20" HHX Complex Thin Crash

by Sabian

Special Effects Recording Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Can overpower any musical context
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Sabian 20" HHX Complex Thin CrashThin Crash CymbalSize: 20"HHX Complex SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeCombination...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 476039

$611

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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" 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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Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

by Zildjian

Orchestral Cinematic Recording

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Enormous sound with extended sustain

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Requires professional technique

Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash ThinThin Dark Crash CymbalSize: 20"K seriesRegular modelDarkwarmdeep...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 337166

$505

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Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Sabian 20" HHX Plosion Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Paiste 20" Signature Fast Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" Signature Fast Crash

by Paiste

Special Effects Art Music Recording

Key Feature:

• Impressive acoustic presence

✓ PROS

• Unique musical applications
• Impressive acoustic presence

✗ CONS

• Impractical for most drummers
• Can overpower any musical context

Paiste Signature Line 20" Fast CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Produces a medium brightsilverywarmfull and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 457866

$548

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Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

by Zildjian

Orchestral Art Music Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Unique musical applications

✓ PROS

• Enormous sound with extended sustain
• Professional orchestral standard

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal
• Impractical for most drummers

Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"K-SeriesExplosivedark crash cymbal from the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 572219

$538

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

#13

⭐ 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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Zildjian 20" K-Series Cluster Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 20" K-Series Cluster Crash

by Zildjian

Recording Orchestral Art Music

Key Feature:

• Professional orchestral standard

✓ PROS

• Professional orchestral standard
• Unique musical applications

✗ CONS

• Very limited musical applications
• Extremely expensive specialty cymbal

Zildjian 20" K-Series Cluster CrashCrash CymbalSize: 20"Extra-thinDark and trashy soundUntreated...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 456105

$505

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Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 $800 2025

Zildjian 20" K Sweet Crash

Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Heavy H. Crash

Sabian 20" AAX AAXplosion Crash

Sabian 20" HHX Complex Thin Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Thin Crash

Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash

Sabian 20" HHX Plosion Crash

Paiste 20" Signature Fast Crash

Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz M. Thin Crash

Zildjian 20" K-Series Cluster Crash

Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Crash

How to Choose the Best 20" Crash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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