Best 22" Ride Cymbals Under $800 2025

Affordable 22" ride cymbals under $800 - great value without compromising quality

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Hard Rock For Progressive For Power Playing For Large Venues For Heavy Music

BRANDS: Meinl Paiste Zultan Istanbul Agop Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet Sabian

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Nostalgia 50's Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Nostalgia 50's Ride

by Istanbul Mehmet

Rock Large Venues Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Nostalgia 50's RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Nostalgia 50's seriesDark stick...

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 409509

$538

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Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature med. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature med. Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Progressive Rock Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature med. RideRideHand-hammeredSize: 22"Material: B20 BronzeDry stick strike with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 435844

$604

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Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Crash Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Crash Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Progressive Hard Rock Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and presence
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Crash RideCrash/Ride CymbalSize: 22"Traditional SeriesMaterial: B20 bronzeHand...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 581324

$527

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Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Rock Progressive Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Can be overwhelming in small spaces

Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Cindy Blackman Santana modelDark dry sound with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 382816

$611

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Zildjian 22" A-Custom Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 22" A-Custom Ride

by Zildjian

Large Venues Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Zildjian 22" A-Custom RideRide cymbalSeries A CustomSize: Ø 22"Brilliant finishPlayed by Brady BladeJim...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 161907

$527

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Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark Ride

by Zildjian

Heavy Music Large Venues Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark RideRide CymbalSeries K CustomSize 22"Dark RideTraditional finishPlayed by Carter...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 158778

$658

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Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Rock Hard Rock Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature RideRideHand-hammeredSize: 22"Material: B20 BronzeDry stick strike with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 435656

$626

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Istanbul Mehmet 22" Black Sea 1623 Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Black Sea 1623 Ride

by Istanbul Mehmet

Large Venues Progressive Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and presence
• Great for large venue performance

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Black Sea 1623 RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Black Sea 1623 SeriesHand-hammeredB20...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 468523

$516

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Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride

by Paiste

Rock Large Venues Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic impact
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Expensive investment

Paiste 22" Signature Mellow RideMellow Ride CymbalSize: 22"Signature SeriesWarmmaturefull ride soundFast...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 513149

$714

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Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. Ride

by Meinl

Power Playing Large Venues Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and presence
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. RideChina Ride CymbalByzance seriesSize: 22"Jazz model (brilliant)Cymbal with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 613803

$659

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Istanbul Agop 22" 30th Anniversary Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop 22" 30th Anniversary Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Large Venues Power Playing Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Istanbul Agop 22" 30th Anniversary RideRide CymbalSize: 22"30th Anniversary ModelMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 569438

$769

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Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride

by Paiste

Progressive Large Venues Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Paiste 22" Signature Full RideRide cymbalSize: 22"Signature lineMedium loudbrightfullround ride...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 457868

$725

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Sabian 22" HHX Legacy Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 22" HHX Legacy Ride

by Sabian

Progressive Power Playing Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Great for large venue performance

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Expensive investment

Sabian 22" HHX Legacy Ride, Legacy Ride Cymbal, HHX Dave Weckl Signature Series, Size 22", Legacy ride with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 193440

$714

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Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Flat Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Flat Ride

by Istanbul Agop

Power Playing Rock Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Flat RideRideHand hammeredSize: 22"Material: B20 bronzeDry stick attackVery...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 435680

$633

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Istanbul Mehmet 22" Tony Williams Jazz Rock R. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Tony Williams Jazz Rock R.

by Istanbul Mehmet

Heavy Music Large Venues Progressive

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• Requires strong cymbal stand
• Expensive investment

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Tony Williams Jazz Rock R.Ride CymbalTony Williams Signature ModelSize: 22"Material: B20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 491196

$611

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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.

Best 22" Ride Cymbals Under $800 2025

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Nostalgia 50's Ride

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature med. Ride

Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Crash Ride

Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM Ride

Zildjian 22" A-Custom Ride

Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark Ride

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Ride

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Black Sea 1623 Ride

Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride

Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. Ride

Istanbul Agop 22" 30th Anniversary Ride

Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride

Sabian 22" HHX Legacy Ride

Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Flat Ride

Istanbul Mehmet 22" Tony Williams Jazz Rock R.

How to Choose the Best 22" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 22" ride cymbals?

How much should I spend on 22" ride cymbals?

Are expensive 22" ride cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 22" ride cymbals?

Should I buy 22" ride cymbals online or in-store?

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