Best Meinl 8" Splash Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl 8" splash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Meinl 08" Byzance Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 08" Byzance Splash

by Meinl

Jazz Rock Accent Hits

Key Feature:

• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 08" Byzance SplashSplashByzance seriesSize: 08”Traditional finishBeautifully spreadingfast attack...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 151054

$175

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Meinl 08" Byzance Splash Brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 08" Byzance Splash Brilliant

by Meinl

Rock Accent Hits Fills

Key Feature:

• Good balance of attack and sustain

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 08" Byzance Splash BrilliantSplashByzance seriesSize: 08”Brillant finishVery fastdynamic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 221533

$175

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Meinl 08" Byzance Dark Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 08" Byzance Dark Splash

by Meinl

Accent Hits Pop General Use

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile splash size

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 08" Byzance Dark SplashDark SplashByzance seriesSize: 08"Dark (natural) finishDarkearthy sound with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 221810

$175

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Meinl 08" Classics Custom Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Meinl 08" Classics Custom Splash

by Meinl

Pop General Use Jazz

Key Feature:

• Easy to incorporate into any setup

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 08" Classics Custom SplashSplashSize: 8”Classics custom seriesBrillant surfaceCleartransparent tone with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 261659

$79

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Meinl 08" Classics Cust. Dark Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 08" Classics Cust. Dark Splash

by Meinl

Jazz Rock Accent Hits

Key Feature:

• Great for various musical styles

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 08" Classics Cust. Dark SplashSplash CymbalSize: 8"Classics Custom SeriesCC08DASExplosive splash for...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 455916

$75

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Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Custom Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Custom Splash

by Meinl

Fills Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry into splash cymbals

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Custom SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Pure Alloy Custom SeriesWarmslightly washed-out tone...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 557714

$142

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Meinl 08" HCS Splash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Meinl 08" HCS Splash

by Meinl

Accent Hits Pop Fills

Key Feature:

• Great for various musical styles

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl 08" HCS Splash, 08" Splash Cymbal, Regular execution, Fast, explosive response with short sustain

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 223866

$31

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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 Meinl 8" Splash Cymbals 2025

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Splash

Meinl 08" Byzance Splash

Meinl 08" Byzance Splash Brilliant

Meinl 08" Byzance Dark Splash

Meinl 08" Classics Custom Splash

Meinl 08" Classics Cust. Dark Splash

Meinl 08" Pure Alloy Custom Splash

Meinl 08" HCS Splash

How to Choose the Best 8" Splash Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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