Best 22" Ride Cymbals Under $500 2026
Affordable 22" ride cymbals under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Hard Rock
For Progressive
For Power Playing
For Large Venues
For Heavy Music
#1
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Siz. Turk Series
Heavy Music
Power Playing
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Expensive investment
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Siz. Turk SeriesJazz Ride Cymbal with RivetsSize: 22"Turk Jazz Rides are...
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311621
$494
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Original Ride Traditional
Progressive
Hard Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Original Ride Traditional SeriesRide cymbalROR22Size 22"Regular versionVery expressive...
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4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 531418
$494
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Jazz Med. Ride
Progressive
Power Playing
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Jazz Med. RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Traditional SeriesMaterial: B20 bronzeHand...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581326
$494
#4
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4.4/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Legend Dark Ride Sizzle
Heavy Music
Large Venues
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Legend Dark Ride Sizzle, 22" Ride Cymbal with Rivets, Natural finish, Specially designed...
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4.4/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311722
$494
#5
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4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Ride Brilliant
Rock
Heavy Music
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Ride BrilliantRide CymbalAgop Xist seriesSize: 22"Brillant editionMaterial: B20 bronze...
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4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 265115
$413
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Power Ride
Hard Rock
Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Agop 22" Ride CymbalXist Seriespower versionBrilliant Finishprofessional quality in B20 (80% Copper20%...
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4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 621976
$406
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Ride MC Jazz Series
Large Venues
Power Playing
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Expensive investment
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Ride MC Jazz SeriesRide CymbalSize: 22"MC Jazz Constantinople SeriesRide cymbal specially...
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4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482363
$494
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Heavy Ride
by
Paiste
Hard Rock
Large Venues
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Heavy Ride22" Heavy Ride Cymbal2002 Classic SeriesWarmfullbrilliant live cymbal...
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4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 183872
$483
#9
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5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 22" Giant Beat Multi Ride
by
Paiste
Progressive
Large Venues
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Paiste 22" Giant Beat Multi RideRide CymbalGiant Beat SeriesSize: 22"Made of CuSn8 bronzealso called 2002...
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5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407599
$483
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride
by
Paiste
Rock
Large Venues
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride22" RideWarmfullbrilliant live cymbal soundFillingclear tone characterBalanced...
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4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 154877
$483
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Ride IMC Natural
Hard Rock
Rock
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Ride IMC NaturalRide CymbalSize: 22"Material: B20 bronzeFinish: NaturalHigh-quality...
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4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609359
$340
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Turk Series
Rock
Hard Rock
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Expensive investment
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Turk SeriesRideSize: 22"Turk SeriesRegular modelTurk Jazz Rides are lighter and...
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 416448
$494
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 22" Ride 25
by
Zultan
Hard Rock
Progressive
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Zultan 22" Ride 25Ride Cymbal25th Anniversary SeriesSize: 22"Material: B20 bronzeHigh-quality cymbal series...
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4.8/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611997
$307
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 22" Aeon Light Ride
by
Zultan
Rock
Hard Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Zultan 22" Aeon Light RideLight Ride CymbalSize: 22"Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper / 25%...
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4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 540949
$347
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Thin Ride
by
Meinl
Large Venues
Power Playing
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Thin RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalMechanical high-tech...
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5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 581536
$417
How to Choose the Best 22" 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 22" 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.
