Best Paiste Cymbal Sets 2025

Premium Paiste cymbal sets - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 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

Paiste PST3 Profi Set 1 Profi Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste PST3 Profi Set 1 Profi Bag

by Paiste

Complete Setup Metal Beginner

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Consistent quality across all pieces
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST3 Profi Set 1 Profi Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Paiste PST3 20" Ride*Ride Cymbal*Size: 20"Paiste...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 193007

$384

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Paiste PST7 Set Rock - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste PST7 Set Rock

by Paiste

Metal Beginner Complete Setup

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Better value than individual cymbals

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST7 Set RockCymbal SetPST7 SeriesUniversal cymbal setMade in SwitzerlandTraditional sound and lookMaterial:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 384209

$505

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Paiste Set 3 201 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste Set 3 201 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R

by Paiste

Rock Metal Complete Setup

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

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

Paiste Set 3 201 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R, Cymbal Set, From the 201 Series, Material: Bronze, The most...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 119377

$318

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Paiste PST8 Reflector Universal Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste PST8 Reflector Universal Set

by Paiste

Value Metal Beginner

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Less flexibility than individual selection
• Quality may be compromised for price

Paiste PST8 Reflector Universal Set, Cymbal Set, From the Paiste PST8 series, PST8 cymbals are made from the same...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 278874

$571

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Paiste PST7 Set Medium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste PST7 Set Medium

by Paiste

Complete Setup Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST7 Set MediumCymbal SetPST7 seriesUniversally applicableTraditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8 bronzeMade...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 336040

$505

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Paiste Set 3 101 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste Set 3 101 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R

by Paiste

Value Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Matched sound characteristics

✓ PROS

• Better value than individual cymbals
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

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

Paiste Set 3 101 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"RCymbal Set"101" SeriesMaterial: Brass14"...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 119366

$263

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Paiste PST3 Universal Standard Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste PST3 Universal Standard Set

by Paiste

Value Complete Setup Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent quality across all pieces

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST3 Universal Standard Set, Universal Standard Set, Made of a particularly melodic brass/copper alloy, Paiste...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 179140

$274

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Paiste PST X DJs 45 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste PST X DJs 45 Set

by Paiste

Rock Value Complete Setup

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Consistent quality across all pieces

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST X DJs 45 Set, Cymbal Set, PSTX Series, Developed with Daru Jones*Set comprises:*, 12" DJs 45 Hats,...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 407611

$328

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Paiste PST8 Reflector Effect Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste PST8 Reflector Effect Set

by Paiste

Pop Value Beginner

Key Feature:

• Matched sound characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Less flexibility than individual selection
• Quality may be compromised for price

Paiste PST8 Reflector Effect Set, Effect Cymbals Set, From the Paiste PST8 series, Includes 10" rock splash and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 278878

$252

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Paiste Set 2 101 14"HH/ 18"CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste Set 2 101 14"HH/ 18"CR

by Paiste

Beginner Complete Setup Value

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✗ CONS

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

Paiste Set 2 101 14"HH/ 18"CR, Cymbal Set, "101" Series, Material Brass, 14" Hi-Hat, 18"...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 119364

$186

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Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set

by Paiste

Pop Metal Value

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ PROS

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set, Starter Pack Cymbal Set

*Consists of:*

, 14" Hi-Hat, 18" Crash/Ride

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 192993

$186

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Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set 2

by Paiste

Complete Setup Value Rock

Key Feature:

• Matched sound characteristics

✓ PROS

• Consistent quality across all pieces
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set 2, Starter Pack Cymbal Set 2

*Set comprises:*

, 13" Hi-Hat, 18" Crash/Ride

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 192995

$197

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Paiste PST3 Cymbal Set Economy Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste PST3 Cymbal Set Economy Bag

by Paiste

Value Beginner Rock

Key Feature:

• Better value than individual cymbals

✓ PROS

• Matched sound characteristics
• Better value than individual cymbals

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST3 Cymbal Set Economy Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Paiste PST3 20" Ride*Ride Cymbal*Size: 20"Paiste...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 181670

$285

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Paiste PST3 Effects Pack Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste PST3 Effects Pack Set

by Paiste

Beginner Complete Setup Metal

Key Feature:

• Complete cymbal package in one purchase

✓ PROS

• Consistent quality across all pieces
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✗ CONS

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

Paiste PST3 Effects Pack Set, Effects Pack Set, Paiste Sound Technology 3 Series, Made from a highly sonorous brass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 179142

$120

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Paiste Set 1 101 13"HH/ 18"CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste Set 1 101 13"HH/ 18"CR

by Paiste

Rock Metal Beginner

Key Feature:

• Perfect for complete drum kit setup

✓ PROS

• Better value than individual cymbals
• Matched sound characteristics

✗ CONS

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

Paiste Set 1 101 13"HH/ 18"CR, Cymbal Set, 101 series, Material: Brass, 13" Hi-hat, 18" Crash/ride

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 119363

$175

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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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Paiste Set 3 201 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R

Paiste PST8 Reflector Universal Set

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Paiste Set 3 101 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R

Paiste PST3 Universal Standard Set

Paiste PST X DJs 45 Set

Paiste PST8 Reflector Effect Set

Paiste Set 2 101 14"HH/ 18"CR

Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set

Paiste PST3 Starter Pack Set 2

Paiste PST3 Cymbal Set Economy Bag

Paiste PST3 Effects Pack Set

Paiste Set 1 101 13"HH/ 18"CR

How to Choose the Best Cymbal Sets

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much should I spend on cymbal sets?

Are expensive cymbal sets worth the investment?

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