Best 20" Ride Cymbals Under $800 2025

Affordable 20" ride cymbals under $800 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 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 Agop 20" Custom Series SE Jazz Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 20" Custom Series SE Jazz Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Universal Applications Rock Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models and weights
• Industry standard for most drummers

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Istanbul Agop 20" Custom Series SE Jazz RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Custom Series - Special Edition...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 480235

$504

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Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Universal Applications Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary RideRide CymbalSize: 20"30th Anniversary ModelMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 569437

$648

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side RideLeft Side Ride CymbalK Custom seriesSize: 20"Natural finishDarkwarm sound...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 360867

$548

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Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride

by Paiste

Standard Setup Jazz All Genres

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste 20" Signature Mellow RideRide cymbalSize: 20"Signature lineWarmmaturefull ride soundFast response with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 457870

$571

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Sabian 20" AAX X-Plosion Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Sabian 20" AAX X-Plosion Ride

by Sabian

Universal Applications Pop All Genres

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Sabian 20" AAX X-Plosion RideRideAAX seriesSize: 20"Brilliant finishB20 alloyLargeraw bellLoud cymbal which...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 334202

$527

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Meinl 20" Byzance Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark Ride

by Meinl

Rock Pop Jazz

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark RideDark Ride CymbalByzance SeriesSize: 20"Dark (natural) performanceDark and earthy...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 225585

$571

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Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Pop Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride, 20" Ride Cymbals, K series, Regular model

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 142867

$505

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Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride

by Zildjian

Pop Standard Setup Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High RideRideSize: 20"K Constantinople seriesMedium thin high rideRegular...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 259310

$714

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Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR

by Meinl

Standard Setup All Genres Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LRLight Ride CymbalsSize: 20"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesB20...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 456946

$658

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Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride

by Paiste

Universal Applications All Genres Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Paiste 20" Dark RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dark Ride Twenty Master collection seriesDarkwarm balanced toneSoft...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 261373

$571

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride

by Zildjian

Jazz Universal Applications Standard Setup

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
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride20" Ride CymbalK Custom SeriesRegular finishExcellent stick definition with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 134229

$548

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Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1

by Paiste

Rock Pop Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1Ride CymbalSize: 20"Signature Line SeriesDark Energy Ride Mark IFusion of...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 169454

$681

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Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Standard Setup Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. RideMedium Ride CymbalSize: 20"30th Anniversary modelMaterial: B-20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 581298

$626

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Sabian 20" HHX Complex Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sabian 20" HHX Complex Medium Ride

by Sabian

Universal Applications Rock Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Sabian 20" HHX Complex Medium RideMedium Ride CymbalSize: 20"Series: HHX ComplexMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 476112

$611

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Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp Ride

by Paiste

Pop Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dark Crisp Ride Twenty Master Collection...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 261383

$571

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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 $800 2025

Istanbul Agop 20" Custom Series SE Jazz Ride

Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride

Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride

Sabian 20" AAX X-Plosion Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride

Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1

Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. Ride

Sabian 20" HHX Complex Medium Ride

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp 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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