Best 20" Orchestral Cymbals for Film Scoring 2026
Perfect 20" orchestral cymbals for film-scoring - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Epic Orchestra
For Grand Opera
For Concert Hall
For Film Scoring
For Special Effects
BRANDS:
Zildjian
#1
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Super Symphonic 20"
Concert Hall
Film Scoring
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Perfect for climactic moments
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for climactic moments
- • Specialty professional tool
✗ CONS
- • Extremely heavy and tiring
- • Very narrow application range
Istanbul Agop Super Symphonic 20"Concert CymbalsSuper Symphonic seriesSize: 20"Weight (pair): Approx. 4.8...
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 242043
$923
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople ML
by
Zildjian
Grand Opera
Epic Orchestra
Concert Hall
Key Feature:
• Specialty professional tool
✓ PROS
- • Specialty professional tool
- • Extraordinary sustain capability
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Overwhelming for most music
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople MLOrchestral Cymbals (Pair)Size: 20"Medium lightSomewhat brighter for a warmer...
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 237537
$1,429
#3
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Zildjian 20" A' Z-mac M
by
Zildjian
Epic Orchestra
Grand Opera
Concert Hall
Key Feature:
• Perfect for climactic moments
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for climactic moments
- • Ultimate orchestral power
✗ CONS
- • Very narrow application range
- • Very expensive specialty item
Zildjian 20" A' Z-mac MOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"MediumMulti-application cymbals offer the right sound...
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 237527
$912
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 20" Symphonic Thin
by
Meinl
Grand Opera
Film Scoring
Epic Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Deepest harmonic complexity
✓ PROS
- • Extraordinary sustain capability
- • Deepest harmonic complexity
✗ CONS
- • Overwhelming for most music
- • Requires expert handling
Meinl 20" Symphonic Thin, Concert Cymbal, 20" Suspended Cymbal, Symphonic Thin, Incl. Concert handle in...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 241948
$1,077
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. ML
by
Zildjian
Concert Hall
Special Effects
Grand Opera
Key Feature:
• Specialty professional tool
✓ PROS
- • Extraordinary sustain capability
- • Perfect for climactic moments
✗ CONS
- • Requires expert handling
- • Very expensive specialty item
Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. MLOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"Medium lightSpecial cymbals with instant...
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 237525
$1,000
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MH
by
Zildjian
Epic Orchestra
Grand Opera
Concert Hall
Key Feature:
• Specialty professional tool
✓ PROS
- • Deepest harmonic complexity
- • Specialty professional tool
✗ CONS
- • Requires expert handling
- • Very narrow application range
Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MHOrchestral Cymbals (Pair)Size: 20"Medium heavy: Additional weight for...
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 237578
$934
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20" Xist Brilliant
Film Scoring
Grand Opera
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Perfect for climactic moments
✓ PROS
- • Ultimate orchestral power
- • Specialty professional tool
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Overwhelming for most music
Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20" Xist Brilliant, Marching Cymbals, Size: 20", Weight (pair): Approx. 4.4 kg,...
⭐
4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312878
$681
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 20" AA Viennese Medium Natural
by
Sabian
Special Effects
Grand Opera
Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Extraordinary sustain capability
✓ PROS
- • Extraordinary sustain capability
- • Specialty professional tool
✗ CONS
- • Overwhelming for most music
- • Very narrow application range
Sabian 20" AA Viennese Medium NaturalOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"AA Viennese seriesStrength: MediumNatural...
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 493942
$1,165
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 20" HHX Synergy Brilliant M
by
Sabian
Grand Opera
Film Scoring
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Deepest harmonic complexity
✓ PROS
- • Deepest harmonic complexity
- • Extraordinary sustain capability
✗ CONS
- • Requires expert handling
- • Very expensive specialty item
Sabian 20" HHX Synergy Brilliant MOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"MediumThese cymbals combine lowmedium and high...
⭐
4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 237434
$1,330
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Marching 20" Xist Brilliant
Grand Opera
Film Scoring
Concert Hall
Key Feature:
• Specialty professional tool
✓ PROS
- • Ultimate orchestral power
- • Specialty professional tool
✗ CONS
- • Overwhelming for most music
- • Very narrow application range
Istanbul Agop Marching 20" Xist BrilliantMarching CymbalsSize: 20"BrilliantWeight (pair): Approx. 4.5...
⭐
4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 312867
$681
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 20" Orchestra heavy
by
Zultan
Epic Orchestra
Special Effects
Grand Opera
Key Feature:
• Perfect for climactic moments
✓ PROS
- • Deepest harmonic complexity
- • Ultimate orchestral power
✗ CONS
- • Requires expert handling
- • Very narrow application range
Zultan 20" Orchestra heavyOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"HeavyFrom traditional Turkish productionWeight (pair):...
⭐
4.8/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 466155
$611
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20"
Epic Orchestra
Special Effects
Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Ultimate orchestral power
✓ PROS
- • Deepest harmonic complexity
- • Ultimate orchestral power
✗ CONS
- • Overwhelming for most music
- • Requires expert handling
Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20"Concert CymbalsOrchestral seriesSize: 20"Weight (pair): Approx. 4.3 kgIncludes...
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 242047
$923
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 20" A Symphonic German Tone
by
Zildjian
Special Effects
Epic Orchestra
Concert Hall
Key Feature:
• Ultimate orchestral power
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for climactic moments
- • Ultimate orchestral power
✗ CONS
- • Overwhelming for most music
- • Requires expert handling
Zildjian 20" A Symphonic Germanic ToneOrchestral cymbals (pair)Size: 20"Symphonic German Tone Orchestral...
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 200185
$864
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople SS MH
by
Zildjian
Special Effects
Epic Orchestra
Grand Opera
Key Feature:
• Specialty professional tool
✓ PROS
- • Specialty professional tool
- • Perfect for climactic moments
✗ CONS
- • Requires expert handling
- • Very narrow application range
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople SS MHOrchestra Cymbals (Pair)Size: 20"Medium heavyShimmering lows with a warm...
⭐
4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 237536
$1,429
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 20" A Symphonic French Tone
by
Zildjian
Grand Opera
Special Effects
Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Deepest harmonic complexity
✓ PROS
- • Deepest harmonic complexity
- • Perfect for climactic moments
✗ CONS
- • Very expensive specialty item
- • Extremely heavy and tiring
Zildjian 20" A Symphonic French ToneOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"Medium/thinTraditional finishGenre:...
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 237514
$864
How to Choose the Best 20" Orchestral 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" orchestral 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.
