Best 8" Splash Cymbals 2025

Top-rated 8" splash cymbals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For General Use For Accent Hits For Fills

BRANDS: Meinl Paiste Zildjian

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Traditional Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Traditional Series

by Istanbul Mehmet

Jazz Pop Fills

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry into splash cymbals
• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✗ CONS

• Requires good timing to use effectively
• May not cut through very heavy music

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Traditional Series8" SplashTraditional seriesRegular finishDarkwarm soundFast...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 311520

$127

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Paiste 08" 602 Mod. Essential Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 08" 602 Mod. Essential Splash

by Paiste

Rock Accent Hits General Use

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Good balance of attack and sustain
• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• Requires good timing to use effectively

Paiste 08" 602 Mod. Essential Splash8" Splash CymbalModern Essentials SeriesRegular modelCuSn20 bronze...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 312882

$241

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Zildjian 08" K-Series Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 08" K-Series Splash

by Zildjian

Accent Hits General Use Jazz

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile splash size

✓ PROS

• Easy to incorporate into any setup
• Most popular and versatile splash size

✗ CONS

• Still limited volume compared to crashes
• Requires good timing to use effectively

Zildjian 08" K-Series SplashSplash CymbalSeries K ZildjianRegular finishSize 8"SplashPlayed by e.g....

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 158826

$186

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Zildjian 08" A-Custom Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 08" A-Custom Splash

by Zildjian

Fills General Use Jazz

Key Feature:

• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✓ PROS

• Great for various musical styles
• Affordable entry into splash cymbals

✗ CONS

• May not cut through very heavy music
• May lack character of extreme sizes

Zildjian 08" A-Custom SplashSplashSize: 08"A Custom seriesBrillant finishFast attackRoundshort sustainVery...

⭐ 5.0/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 127275

$175

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Paiste 08" Signature Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 08" Signature Splash

by Paiste

General Use Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile splash size

✓ PROS

• Easy to incorporate into any setup
• Affordable entry into splash cymbals

✗ CONS

• May lack character of extreme sizes
• Still limited volume compared to crashes

Paiste 08" Signature Splash, 08" SplashThe Splash of the Signature line provides an explosive, warm and very...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 100875

$230

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Paiste 08" Masters Dark Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 08" Masters Dark Splash

by Paiste

Jazz Pop Accent Hits

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Easy to incorporate into any setup
• Affordable entry into splash cymbals

✗ CONS

• Requires good timing to use effectively
• May lack character of extreme sizes

Paiste 08" Masters Dark Splash, 08" Splash Cymbal, Fine sizzling effect sounds, Soft feel and fast response,...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 549331

$208

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Paiste 08" Signature Dark Energy MK1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 08" Signature Dark Energy MK1

by Paiste

Jazz Accent Hits Fills

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry into splash cymbals

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry into splash cymbals
• Good balance of attack and sustain

✗ CONS

• Requires good timing to use effectively
• May not cut through very heavy music

Paiste 08" Signature Dark Energy MK1Dark Energy SplashMark ISize: 08"Dark bodyFull frequency...

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 215648

$241

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Sabian 08" Paragon Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 08" Paragon Splash

by Sabian

General Use Accent Hits Pop

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile splash size
• Great for various musical styles

✗ CONS

• May lack character of extreme sizes
• Still limited volume compared to crashes

Sabian 08" Paragon Splash8" Splash CymbalParagon seriesNatural finishNeil Peart SignatureHandmade from Sabian...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 173142

$219

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Sabian 08" AAX Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian 08" AAX Splash

by Sabian

Rock Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry into splash cymbals

✓ PROS

• Good balance of attack and sustain
• Great for various musical styles

✗ CONS

• May lack character of extreme sizes
• Still limited volume compared to crashes

Sabian 08" AAX SplashSplash CymbalAAX seriesSize: 8"Brilliant finishTransparent soundExtremely fastVery...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 100890

$208

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Istanbul Agop 08" Xist ION Splash Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist ION Splash Brilliant

by Istanbul Agop

Fills Pop General Use

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile splash size

✓ PROS

• Great for various musical styles
• Affordable entry into splash cymbals

✗ CONS

• Still limited volume compared to crashes
• Requires good timing to use effectively

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist ION Splash BrilliantSplashSize: 08"Xist ION seriesBrillant finishMaterial: B20 bronze...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 382927

$120

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Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Turk Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Turk Series

by Istanbul Mehmet

Fills General Use Rock

Key Feature:

• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry into splash cymbals
• Great for various musical styles

✗ CONS

• Requires good timing to use effectively
• May lack character of extreme sizes

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Turk SeriesSplashSize: 08"Turk seriesDry and voluminous soundThe turk cymbals are...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 311532

$127

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Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Splash

by Meinl

Fills General Use Accent Hits

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile splash size
• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✗ CONS

• May not cut through very heavy music
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy SplashSplash CymbalSize: 08"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalMechanical high-tech...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 581439

$127

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Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Splash Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Splash Brilliant

by Istanbul Agop

General Use Accent Hits Jazz

Key Feature:

• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✓ PROS

• Easy to incorporate into any setup
• Most popular and versatile splash size

✗ CONS

• Still limited volume compared to crashes
• May not cut through very heavy music

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Splash BrilliantSplash CymbalSize: 08"Xist SeriesBrilliant finishMaterial: B20 bronze...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 382867

$120

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Zultan 08" Splash Dark Matter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Zultan 08" Splash Dark Matter

by Zultan

Accent Hits Fills Pop

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Good balance of attack and sustain
• Most popular and versatile splash size

✗ CONS

• Requires good timing to use effectively
• Still limited volume compared to crashes

Zultan 08" Splash Dark MatterSplash CymbalSize: 8"Dark Matter LineHand hammeredDark splash cymbalMade of B20...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 326498

$98

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Ufip 08" FX Traditional Spl. Medium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Ufip 08" FX Traditional Spl. Medium

by Ufip

Pop Jazz Accent Hits

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

• Good balance of attack and sustain
• Great for various musical styles

✗ CONS

• Still limited volume compared to crashes
• Requires good timing to use effectively

Ufip 08" Class Series Splash MediumSplash CymbalSize: 08"The UFIP Class Series always has something more to...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 201857

$127

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How to Choose the Best 8" Splash 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 8" splash 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 8" Splash Cymbals 2025

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Traditional Series

Paiste 08" 602 Mod. Essential Splash

Zildjian 08" K-Series Splash

Zildjian 08" A-Custom Splash

Paiste 08" Signature Splash

Paiste 08" Masters Dark Splash

Paiste 08" Signature Dark Energy MK1

Sabian 08" Paragon Splash

Sabian 08" AAX Splash

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist ION Splash Brilliant

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Splash Turk Series

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Splash

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Splash Brilliant

Zultan 08" Splash Dark Matter

Ufip 08" FX Traditional Spl. Medium

How to Choose the Best 8" Splash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 8" splash cymbals?

How much should I spend on 8" splash cymbals?

Are expensive 8" splash cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 8" splash cymbals?

Should I buy 8" splash cymbals online or in-store?

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