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Best 20" Orchestral Cymbals Under $1,000 2025

Affordable 20" orchestral cymbals under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality

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 Orchestral 20" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Zildjian 20" A' Stadium M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Zildjian 20" A' Stadium M

by Zildjian
Epic Orchestra Concert Hall Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Perfect for climactic moments
✓ PROS
  • • Specialty professional tool
  • • Perfect for climactic moments
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive specialty item
  • • Very narrow application range

Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MOrchestral CymbalsSize: 20"MediumSpecially developed in close collaboration...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 237579
$919
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Zildjian 20" A Symphonic Viennese Tone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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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Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. ML - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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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Zultan 20" Orchestra Heritage - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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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Istanbul Agop Super Symphonic 20" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Istanbul Agop Super Symphonic 20"

by Istanbul Agop
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
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Zildjian 20" A' Z-mac M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Zildjian 20" A Symphonic German Tone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Zildjian 20" A Symphonic French Tone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
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Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
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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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