Best 20" Orchestral Cymbals for Film Scoring 2025

Perfect 20" orchestral cymbals for film-scoring - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Epic Orchestra For Grand Opera For Concert Hall For Film Scoring For Special Effects

BRANDS: Zildjian

Istanbul Agop Marching 20" Xist Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop Marching 20" Xist Brilliant

by Istanbul Agop

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

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Zildjian 20" A Symphonic Viennese Tone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 20" A Symphonic Viennese Tone

by Zildjian

Special Effects Grand Opera Epic Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Ultimate orchestral power

✓ PROS

• Ultimate orchestral power
• Extraordinary sustain capability

✗ CONS

• Overwhelming for most music
• Extremely heavy and tiring

Zildjian 20" A Symphonic Viennese ToneOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"All-purpose cymbals in the midrangeFull...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 237515

$864

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Sabian 20" HHX Synergy Brilliant M - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. ML - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Zildjian 20" A' Z-mac M - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Zultan 20" Orchestra Heritage - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Orchestra Heritage

by Zultan

Epic Orchestra Concert Hall Film Scoring

Key Feature:

• Specialty professional tool

✓ PROS

• Specialty professional tool
• Ultimate orchestral power

✗ CONS

• Requires expert handling
• Extremely heavy and tiring

Zultan 20" Orchestra HeritageOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"Heritage SeriesFrom traditional Turkish...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 579725

$802

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Zildjian 20" A Symphonic German Tone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20" Xist Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20" Xist Brilliant

by Istanbul Agop

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

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Zultan 20" Orchestra medium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Orchestra medium

by Zultan

Film Scoring Concert Hall Epic Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Extraordinary sustain capability

✓ PROS

• Deepest harmonic complexity
• Perfect for climactic moments

✗ CONS

• Extremely heavy and tiring
• Very narrow application range

Zultan 20" Orchestra mediumOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"MediumFrom traditional Turkish productionWeight (pair):...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 466165

$611

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Zildjian 20" K Constantinople SS MH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20"

by Istanbul Agop

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

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Paiste 20" Symphonic Medium Light - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 20" Symphonic Medium Light

by Paiste

Epic Orchestra Film Scoring Concert Hall

Key Feature:

• Extraordinary sustain capability

✓ PROS

• Deepest harmonic complexity
• Ultimate orchestral power

✗ CONS

• Very narrow application range
• Extremely heavy and tiring

Paiste 20" Symphonic Medium LightOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"Symphonic seriesmedium - medium lightDynamic...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 101143

$1,473

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Zultan 20" Orchestra extra heavy - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Orchestra extra heavy

by Zultan

Grand Opera Special Effects Epic Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Extraordinary sustain capability

✓ PROS

• Perfect for climactic moments
• Extraordinary sustain capability

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Overwhelming for most music

Zultan 20" Orchestra extra heavyOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"Extra heavyFrom traditional Turkish...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 466164

$611

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Meinl 20" Symphonic Extra Heavy - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Symphonic Extra Heavy

by Meinl

Special Effects Film Scoring Grand Opera

Key Feature:

• Ultimate orchestral power

✓ PROS

• Deepest harmonic complexity
• Extraordinary sustain capability

✗ CONS

• Overwhelming for most music
• Requires expert handling

Meinl 20" Symphonic Extra HeavyConcert CymbalsSize: 20"SymphonicExtra heavyWeight (pair): Approx. 6.3...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 264667

$1,077

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Meinl 20" Symphonic, Medium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Symphonic, Medium

by Meinl

Film Scoring Grand Opera Special Effects

Key Feature:

• Specialty professional tool

✓ PROS

• Specialty professional tool
• Deepest harmonic complexity

✗ CONS

• Very expensive specialty item
• Requires expert handling

Meinl 20" Symphonic MediumConcert cymbalsSize: 20"Suspended CymbalMediumWeight (pair): Approx. 5 kgLeather...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 241947

$1,077

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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.

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Best 20" Orchestral Cymbals for Film Scoring 2025

Istanbul Agop Marching 20" Xist Brilliant

Zildjian 20" A Symphonic Viennese Tone

Sabian 20" HHX Synergy Brilliant M

Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. ML

Zildjian 20" A' Z-mac M

Zultan 20" Orchestra Heritage

Zildjian 20" A Symphonic German Tone

Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20" Xist Brilliant

Zultan 20" Orchestra medium

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople SS MH

Istanbul Agop Orchestral 20"

Paiste 20" Symphonic Medium Light

Zultan 20" Orchestra extra heavy

Meinl 20" Symphonic Extra Heavy

Meinl 20" Symphonic, Medium

How to Choose the Best 20" Orchestral Cymbals

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