Best 23" Ride Cymbals 2025
Top-rated 23" ride cymbals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025
Istanbul Agop 23" Agop Signature Ride
- • Maximum ride projection and volume
- • Great for large venue applications
- • Very expensive specialty cymbal
- • Limited practical applications
Istanbul Agop 23" Agop Signature RideRideHand-hammeredSize: 23"Material: B20 bronzeDry stick attack with warm...
Sabian 23" HHX Complex Medium Ride
- • Impressive stage presence
- • Excellent for crash-riding techniques
- • Difficult to control in smaller venues
- • Can dominate entire musical arrangement
Sabian 23" HHX Complex Medium RideRideSize: 23"B20 BronzeCombination of HH and HHX hammeringHand hammered...
Sabian 23" HH Billy Cobham LE Ride
- • Excellent for crash-riding techniques
- • Great for large venue applications
- • Limited practical applications
- • Difficult to control in smaller venues
Sabian 23" HH Billy Cobham LE RideRide CymbalSize: 23"Billy Cobham modelMaterial: B20...
Zildjian 23" K Sweet Ride
- • Maximum ride projection and volume
- • Impressive stage presence
- • Requires exceptional technique
- • Difficult to control in smaller venues
Zildjian 23" K Sweet RideRide CymbalSize: 23"K seriesDark and fast responding cymbal"Random...
Zultan 23" Q Ride
- • Unique size with distinctive character
- • Maximum ride projection and volume
- • Limited practical applications
- • Requires exceptional technique
Zultan 23" Q RideRide CymbalSize: 23""Q" SeriesAmazing bell soundStrongdefined loud stick attack...
How to Choose the Best 23" 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