Best Cymbal Sets 2025

Top-rated cymbal sets 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Pop For Complete Setup For Value For Beginner

BRANDS: Meinl Zultan Zildjian Sabian Paiste Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop Millenium Masterwork

Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 1

by Istanbul Mehmet

Metal Pop Beginner

Key Feature:

• Matched sound characteristics

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Consistent quality across all pieces

✗ CONS

• May not suit specialized musical needs
• May include cymbals you don't need

Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 1Cymbal SetSamatya SeriesBrilliant performanceModernquick-response cymbal setIdeal...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 312215

$802

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Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 3

by Istanbul Mehmet

Beginner Complete Setup Metal

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Better value than individual cymbals

✗ CONS

• May include cymbals you don't need
• Upgrade path requires replacing entire set

Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 3Cymbal SetMehmet SA-SET3 cymbal setBright modelModernfast responsive cymbal...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 312214

$626

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Istanbul Agop Xist Dry Dark Exclusive Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop Xist Dry Dark Exclusive Set

by Istanbul Agop

Metal Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent quality across all pieces

✓ PROS

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

• Less flexibility than individual selection
• Upgrade path requires replacing entire set

Istanbul Agop Xist Dry Dark Exclusive SetSet of CymbalsExclusive Thomann special modelMaterial: B20 bronzeRaw...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 612939

$1,022

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Istanbul Mehmet IMC 3pcs Cymbal Set Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet IMC 3pcs Cymbal Set Natural

by Istanbul Mehmet

Beginner Value Complete Setup

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

• Less flexibility than individual selection
• May not suit specialized musical needs

Istanbul Mehmet IMC 3pcs Cymbal Set Natural, Cymbal Set, This series combines traditional craftsmanship with modern...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 515904

$560

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Istanbul Mehmet IMC 4pcs Cymbal Set Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet IMC 4pcs Cymbal Set Natural

by Istanbul Mehmet

Beginner Metal Pop

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

• May include cymbals you don't need
• Less flexibility than individual selection

Istanbul Mehmet IMC 4pcs Cymbal Set Natural, Cymbal Set, This series combines traditional craftsmanship with modern...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 515944

$626

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Istanbul Agop Cindy Blackman OM Cymbal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop Cindy Blackman OM Cymbal Set

by Istanbul Agop

Complete Setup Rock Value

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Consistent quality across all pieces
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✗ CONS

• May include cymbals you don't need
• Upgrade path requires replacing entire set

Istanbul Agop Cindy Blackman OM Cymbal Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM Ride*Ride...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 384153

$1,793

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Istanbul Agop Traditional Jazz Exclusive Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop Traditional Jazz Exclusive Set

by Istanbul Agop

Rock Complete Setup Metal

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ PROS

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

• May not suit specialized musical needs
• Less flexibility than individual selection

Istanbul Agop Traditional Jazz Exclusive SetSet of CymbalsExclusive Thomann special modelMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 612936

$1,099

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Istanbul Mehmet IMC Dark 5pcs Special Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet IMC Dark 5pcs Special Edition

by Istanbul Mehmet

Beginner Pop Metal

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Better value than individual cymbals
• Consistent quality across all pieces

✗ CONS

• May include cymbals you don't need
• Upgrade path requires replacing entire set

Istanbul Mehmet IMC Dark 5pcs Special EditionSet of CymbalsIMC Dark SeriesExclusive Thomann editionMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 603345

$637

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Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set

by Zildjian

Complete Setup Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Matched sound characteristics

✓ PROS

• Better value than individual cymbals
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

• Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
• Less flexibility than individual selection

Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set, Cymbal Set*Consists of:*, 14" K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hat, 17" K Custom...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 337196

$1,318

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Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set

by Zildjian

Complete Setup Value Rock

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Consistent quality across all pieces
• Better value than individual cymbals

✗ CONS

• May not suit specialized musical needs
• Quality may be compromised for price

Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set, Complete Cymbal Set, Made of excellent bronze alloy*Tuned set, consisting...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 252753

$1,033

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Zultan Aeon Cymbal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Zultan Aeon Cymbal Set

by Zultan

Beginner Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Consistent quality across all pieces

✗ CONS

• Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
• May include cymbals you don't need

Zultan Aeon Cymbal SetSet of CymbalsMaterial: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper25% tin)Hand hammeredComepletely handmade...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 541002

$802

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Zildjian A-Series City Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian A-Series City Pack

by Zildjian

Beginner Metal Complete Setup

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ PROS

• Better value than individual cymbals
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

• Quality may be compromised for price
• May include cymbals you don't need

Zildjian A-Series City Pack, Cymbal Set, A series, Cymbal setup for compact drum kits and percussion setups*Set...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 430946

$768

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Sabian HHX X-treme Groove Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sabian HHX X-treme Groove Pack

by Sabian

Value Complete Setup Metal

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Better value than individual cymbals
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✗ CONS

• May not suit specialized musical needs
• May include cymbals you don't need

Sabian HHX X-treme Groove PackCymbal setConsists of: 15" Groove Hi-Hat17" HHX-treme Crash19 "HHX-treme...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 435641

$1,539

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Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Set

by Meinl

Rock Value Metal

Key Feature:

• Matched sound characteristics

✓ PROS

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
• Better value than individual cymbals

✗ CONS

• Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
• May include cymbals you don't need

Meinl Classics Custom Extreme SetComplete Cymbal Set14" Hi-Hat18" Crash cymbal20" Ride cymbalBrilliant...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 278516

$714

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Istanbul Mehmet IMC Brilliant 5pcs Special Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Mehmet IMC Brilliant 5pcs Special Set

by Istanbul Mehmet

Rock Value Pop

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ PROS

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
• Better value than individual cymbals

✗ CONS

• Less flexibility than individual selection
• May include cymbals you don't need

Istanbul Mehmet IMC Brilliant 5pcs Special SetSet of CymbalsExclusive Thomann editionIMC seriesMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611824

$549

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How to Choose the Best Cymbal Sets

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 cymbal sets 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.

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Istanbul Mehmet IMC 3pcs Cymbal Set Natural

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Istanbul Agop Cindy Blackman OM Cymbal Set

Istanbul Agop Traditional Jazz Exclusive Set

Istanbul Mehmet IMC Dark 5pcs Special Edition

Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set

Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set

Zultan Aeon Cymbal Set

Zildjian A-Series City Pack

Sabian HHX X-treme Groove Pack

Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Set

Istanbul Mehmet IMC Brilliant 5pcs Special Set

How to Choose the Best Cymbal Sets

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying cymbal sets?

How much should I spend on cymbal sets?

Are expensive cymbal sets worth the investment?

What are the best brands for cymbal sets?

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