Best Sabian Cymbal Sets 2026
Premium Sabian cymbal sets - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian B8X Performance Set Plus
by
Sabian
Rock
Pop
Value
Key Feature:
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Sabian B8X Performance Set PlusCymbal SetAlloy: B8 bronzeNatural finishHammered bellSuccessor of the Sabian B8...
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 400028
$692
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian XSR Performance Set Pro
by
Sabian
Metal
Complete Setup
Pop
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Sabian XSR Performance Set Pro, Cymbal Set, XSR Series, Material: B20 bronze, Brilliant finish, Slightly thinner cymbal...
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 415212
$879
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian AAX Exclusive Hybrid Cym. Set
by
Sabian
Complete Setup
Metal
Pop
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Sabian AAX Exclusive Hybrid Cym. Set, Cymbal Set, Available exclusively from Thomann, All cymbals made of B20 bronze,...
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 467900
$1,208
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian HHX Complex Promo Set
by
Sabian
Value
Metal
Pop
Key Feature:
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✓ PROS
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Sabian HHX Complex Promo SetCymbal SetHHX Complex seriesMaterial: B20 bronzeCombination of HH and HHX hammeringHammered...
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 476170
$1,529
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian HHX Complex Performance Set
by
Sabian
Beginner
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Sabian HHX Complex Performance SetCymbal SetHHX Complex seriesMaterial: B20 bronzeCombination of HH and HHX...
⭐
4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 476169
$1,506
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian AAX Freq Performance Set
by
Sabian
Beginner
Complete Setup
Metal
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Sabian AAX Freq Performance Set, Cymbal Set, Brilliant, Regular version, Material: B20 alloy*Set consisting of:*,...
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 529649
$1,297
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian AA MAX Bell Chime Set
by
Sabian
Pop
Metal
Beginner
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • May include cymbals you don't need
Sabian AA MAX Bell Chime SetBell Chime SetConsists of 6"6.5"7" AA MAX Bell ChimeMike Portnoy (Dream...
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611819
$384
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian HHX Legacy Exclusive Set
by
Sabian
Pop
Value
Metal
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ 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 Legacy Exclusive Set, Cymbal Set - Exclusive to Thomann, Dave Weckl Signature Series, Relatively thin and...
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 415253
$1,318
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian B8X Effects Pack
by
Sabian
Rock
Complete Setup
Value
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Sabian B8X Effects PackCymbal SetAlloy: B8 BronzeNatural finishHammered bellStronger hammeringWarm and complex...
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 363288
$303
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian HHX Legacy Cymbal Set
by
Sabian
Value
Rock
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Sabian HHX Legacy Cymbal SetCymbal setHHX Legacy Dave Weckl Signature SeriesB20 bronzeRelatively thin and fast...
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 473142
$1,495
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian SBR Promo Cymbal Set
by
Sabian
Value
Beginner
Metal
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Sabian SBR Promo Cymbal Set, Cymbal Set, SBR Series, Material: Brass*Set consisting of:*, 14" SBR Hi-Hat, 16"...
⭐
4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 503284
$373
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian Stratus Performance Set
by
Sabian
Pop
Complete Setup
Beginner
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
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Sabian Stratus Performance SetCymbal SetStratus SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeHigh impact hammering with traditional...
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 603697
$989
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Sabian Quiet Tone Cymbal Set QTPC502
by
Sabian
Pop
Metal
Beginner
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • May include cymbals you don't need
Sabian Quiet Tone Cymbal Set QTPC502Cymbal SetLow volume practice cymbal setConsists of 13" Hi-Hat14" Crash...
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 430522
$428
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian AAX Promo Cymbal Set
by
Sabian
Metal
Pop
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • May include cymbals you don't need
Sabian AAX Promo Cymbal Set, Cymbal Set, AAX series, All cymbals made of B20 bronze, Brilliant finish, Very good...
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 467898
$1,132
#15
⭐
4.4/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sabian HHX Complex Praise&Worship Set
by
Sabian
Metal
Rock
Beginner
Key Feature:
• Matched sound characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Sabian HHX Complex Praise&Worship Set, Set of Cymbals, Material: B20 bronze*Set consisting of:*, 14" Complex...
⭐
4.4/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 563159
$1,869
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.
