Best Meinl Cymbal Sets 2025

Premium Meinl cymbal sets - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

Meinl Byzance A.Choice Matt Halpern - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl Byzance A.Choice Matt Halpern

by Meinl

Metal Complete Setup Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent quality across all pieces

✓ 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 Byzance A.Choice Matt HalpernSet of CymbalsMatt Halpern Artist's Choice SetByzance SeriesSet compiled by...

⭐ 4.8/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 582122

$1,978

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Meinl Byzance Traditional Complete - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl Classics Cust.Dark Thomann Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl Classics Cust.Dark Thomann Set

by Meinl

Metal Pop Complete Setup

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ 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

Meinl Classics Cust.Dark Thomann SetSet of CymbalsThomann Special EditionClassics Custom Dark seriesB10 bronzeFinish:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 505601

$1,022

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Meinl Byzance A.Choice Benny Greb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl Practice HCS Cymbal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl Practice HCS Cymbal Set

by Meinl

Pop Metal Beginner

Key Feature:

• Consistent quality across all pieces

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Better value than individual cymbals

✗ CONS

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

Meinl Practice HCS Cymbal Set, Set of Cymbals, Material: MS63 brass, Extra quiet - perfect for practicing, Feel like...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 558077

$439

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Meinl HCS Thomann ltd. Cymbal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl Byzance Mike Johnston Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl Byzance Mike Johnston Set

by Meinl

Pop Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Matched sound characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Meinl Byzance Mike Johnston Set, Cymbal Set, Byzance Series, An original set, like the one Mike Johnston currently...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 376194

$1,726

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Meinl Byzance A.Choice Matt Garstka - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl Byzance A.Choice Matt Garstka

by Meinl

Rock Value Complete Setup

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ 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

Meinl Byzance A.Choice Matt GarstkaSet of CymbalsMatt Garstka Artist's Choice SetByzance SeriesSet compiled by...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 582126

$2,088

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Meinl Byzance Sand Set Benny Greb - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl Byzance Sand Set Benny Greb

by Meinl

Beginner Metal Value

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✗ CONS

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

Meinl Byzance Sand Set Benny GrebCymbal SetByzance Sand SetBenny Greb Signature Set14" Byzance Sand Hat18"...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 289525

$1,484

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Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Cymbal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Meinl Classics Custom Dark Promo Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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

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Meinl Byzance A.Choice Mike Johnston - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Meinl HCS Expanded Cymbal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Meinl Byzance Dual Compl. Set Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Meinl HCS Ultimate Special Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl HCS Ultimate Special Set

by Meinl

Value Beginner Pop

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 HCS Ultimate Special Set, Cymbal Set, HCS series, Regular Finish, Material: brass alloy 63*Set contains:*HC14H...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 365224

$509

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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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Meinl Byzance A.Choice Benny Greb

Meinl Practice HCS Cymbal Set

Meinl HCS Thomann ltd. Cymbal Set

Meinl Byzance Mike Johnston Set

Meinl Byzance A.Choice Matt Garstka

Meinl Byzance Sand Set Benny Greb

Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Cymbal Set

Meinl Classics Custom Dark Promo Set

Meinl Byzance A.Choice Mike Johnston

Meinl HCS Expanded Cymbal Set

Meinl Byzance Dual Compl. Set Plus

Meinl HCS Ultimate 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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