Best Meinl Cymbal Sets 2026
Premium Meinl cymbal sets - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026
#1
⭐
4.5/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Classics Custom Dark Promo Set
by
Meinl
Beginner
Pop
Value
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Meinl Classics Custom Dark Promo SetSet of CymbalsLimited EditionClassics Custom SeriesDark finishB12 bronzeIdeal for...
⭐
4.5/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 496956
$725
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Pure Alloy Cymbal Set
by
Meinl
Pop
Beginner
Value
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Meinl Pure Alloy Cymbal SetCymbal SetPure Alloy seriesHigh-tech mechanical hammeringVersatile cymbal set with clear and...
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 533370
$923
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Pure Alloy C. Th. Hammered Set
by
Meinl
Complete Setup
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Matched sound characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Meinl Pure Alloy C. Th. Hammered Set, Set of Cymbals, Pure Alloy Series, Finish: Smoke Bronze, Made in Germany*Set...
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582372
$1,318
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Cymbal Set
by
Meinl
Complete Setup
Beginner
Rock
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Cymbal SetSet of CymbalsPure Alloy Custom SeriesWarmslightly washed-out tone with short...
⭐
4.4/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 533381
$1,022
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Byzance Dual Compl. Set Plus
by
Meinl
Value
Metal
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Matched sound characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Meinl Byzance Dual Compl. Set Plus, Set of Cymbals, Byzance Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Hand hammered*Set consisting...
⭐
4.4/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582156
$1,648
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Meinl HCS Super Cymbal Set
by
Meinl
Metal
Value
Rock
Key Feature:
• Matched sound characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Meinl HCS Super Cymbal Set, Cymbal Set, HCS series, Cymbal set Super, Material: Brass, Finish: Regular*Set...
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 346414
$428
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Byzance Dual Crash Pack
by
Meinl
Rock
Complete Setup
Value
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Meinl Byzance Dual Crash Pack, Set of Cymbals, Byzance Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Hand hammered*Set consisting of:*,...
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582155
$768
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Classics Cust. Dark Effect Set
by
Meinl
Metal
Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • May include cymbals you don't need
Meinl Classics Cust. Dark Effect Set, Set of Effect Cymbals, Classics Custom Dark Series, Material: B12 bronze*Set...
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 505540
$406
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl HCS Expanded Cymbal Set
by
Meinl
Value
Complete Setup
Rock
Key Feature:
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • May include cymbals you don't need
Meinl HCS Expanded Cymbal Set, Set of Cymbals, HCS Series, Material: Brass, Model: Regular*Set consisting of:*,...
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582385
$373
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl HCS Thomann ltd. Cymbal Set
by
Meinl
Pop
Complete Setup
Beginner
Key Feature:
• Matched sound characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Meinl HCS Thomann ltd. Cymbal SetCymbal SetHCS SeriesExclusively to Thomanna limited edition cymbal setMaterial:...
⭐
4.8/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 404383
$406
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Classics Extreme Thomann Set
by
Meinl
Value
Complete Setup
Pop
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • May include cymbals you don't need
Meinl Classics Extreme Thomann SetCymbal SetThomann Special EditionClassics Custom Extreme MetalB12 bronzeFinish:...
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 505604
$1,055
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl Byzance Dual Crash Cymbal Set
by
Meinl
Value
Complete Setup
Rock
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Meinl Byzance Dual Crash Cymbal Set, Crash cymbal set, Byzance Dual Series, Material: B20 bronze, Hand-hammered*Cymbal...
⭐
4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 505531
$768
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl Byzance A.Choice Mike Johnston
by
Meinl
Rock
Pop
Value
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Meinl Byzance A.Choice Mike Johnston, Set of Cymbals, Mike Johnston Artist's Choice Set, Byzance Series, Set...
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582142
$1,704
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Byzance Traditional Complete
by
Meinl
Pop
Beginner
Rock
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Meinl Byzance Traditional Complete, Set of Cymbals, Byzance Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Hand hammered*Set consisting...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582169
$1,374
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Byzance A.Choice Benny Greb
by
Meinl
Beginner
Metal
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Meinl Byzance A.Choice Benny Greb, Set of Cymbals, Benny Greb Artist's Choice Set, Byzance Series, Set compiled by...
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582123
$2,088
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.
