Best 20" Ride Cymbals Under $300 2025

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

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For All Genres For Standard Setup For Universal Applications

BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zultan Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop Sabian Masterwork

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride IMC Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride IMC Natural

by Istanbul Mehmet

Pop Universal Applications Jazz

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models and weights
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride IMC NaturalRide CymbalSize: 20"Material: B20 bronzeFinish: NaturalHigh-quality...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609358

$285

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Zultan 20" Aeon Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 20" Aeon Ride

by Zultan

Jazz All Genres Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Zultan 20" Aeon RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25% tin)Hand-hammeredCompletely...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 540975

$285

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Masterwork 20" Custom Rock Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Masterwork 20" Custom Rock Ride

by Masterwork

Pop All Genres Jazz

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Masterwork 20" Custom Rock Ride, 20" Rock RideThe all-rounder cymbal in the range.A considerable frequency...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 111607

$241

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Zildjian 20" Low Volume Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zildjian 20" Low Volume Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Zildjian 20" Low Volume RideLow Volume RideSize: 20"Up to 80% quieter than standard cymbalsIdeal for drummers...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 401248

$252

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Z-Series Ride

by Zultan

Jazz Rock All Genres

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Industry standard for most drummers

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Zultan 20" Z-Series RideRideMaterial: B20 BronzeHand hammeredDarkearthy sound with an extremely wide tonal...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 278623

$263

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Zultan 20" Rock Beat Heavy Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 20" Rock Beat Heavy Ride

by Zultan

Standard Setup Rock All Genres

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Zultan 20" Rock Beat Heavy RideRide CymbalRock Beat seriesPower bellLoud cymbal with fullpowerful basic...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 269741

$241

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Masterwork 20" Jazz Master Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Masterwork 20" Jazz Master Ride

by Masterwork

All Genres Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Masterwork 20" Jazz Master Ride, Ride CymbalDespite a full deep base sound and an extraordinary wide frequency...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 111678

$274

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Meinl 20" Classics Custom Pow. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Pow. Ride

by Meinl

Pop Rock Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Pow. RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Classics Custom SeriesPowerful ride cymbalBrillant...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 261683

$274

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Ride

by Meinl

All Genres Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Material: B-12 BronzeFinish: Dark / BrilliantWarm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 528059

$285

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Zultan 20" Ride CS Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 20" Ride CS Series

by Zultan

Universal Applications Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models and weights
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Zultan 20" Ride CS SeriesRide CymbalSize: 20"Premium ride cymbal from Turkish manufactureCS SeriesMade of B25...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 281102

$274

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Zultan 20" Ride Dark Matter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 20" Ride Dark Matter

by Zultan

Rock All Genres Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Zultan 20" Ride Dark MatterRideSize: 20"Dark Matter Line100% Hand-hammeredDarkwarm sounding characteristics...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 326512

$219

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Zultan 20" Aeon Light Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Aeon Light Ride

by Zultan

Standard Setup Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Zultan 20" Aeon Light RideLight Ride CymbalSize: 20"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25%...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 540976

$285

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Zultan 20" Dune Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zultan 20" Dune Ride

by Zultan

All Genres Standard Setup Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Zultan 20" Dune RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dune seriesHand-hammeredPremium ride cymbal from traditional Turkish...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 450110

$274

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Masterwork 20" Custom Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Masterwork 20" Custom Medium Ride

by Masterwork

Universal Applications All Genres Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Masterwork 20" Custom Medium Ride, 20" Medium RideThe all-rounder cymbal in the range.A considerable...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 111606

$252

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Paiste 20" PST8 Reflector Rock Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 20" PST8 Reflector Rock Ride

by Paiste

Jazz Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Paiste 20" PST8 Reflector Rock RideRide CymbalPST8 SeriesRadiantpiercing and full-bodied ride soundCleandefined...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 278825

$208

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How to Choose the Best 20" Ride 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" ride 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" Ride Cymbals Under $300 2025

Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride IMC Natural

Zultan 20" Aeon Ride

Masterwork 20" Custom Rock Ride

Zildjian 20" Low Volume Ride

Zultan 20" Z-Series Ride

Zultan 20" Rock Beat Heavy Ride

Masterwork 20" Jazz Master Ride

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Pow. Ride

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Ride

Zultan 20" Ride CS Series

Zultan 20" Ride Dark Matter

Zultan 20" Aeon Light Ride

Zultan 20" Dune Ride

Masterwork 20" Custom Medium Ride

Paiste 20" PST8 Reflector Rock Ride

How to Choose the Best 20" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 20" ride cymbals?

How much should I spend on 20" ride cymbals?

Are expensive 20" ride cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 20" ride cymbals?

Should I buy 20" ride cymbals online or in-store?

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