Best Cymbal Sets Under $2,000 2026
Affordable cymbal sets under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl Byzance A.Choice Chris Coleman
by
Meinl
Pop
Complete Setup
Metal
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Meinl Byzance A.Choice Chris ColemanSet of CymbalsChris Coleman Artist's Choice SetByzance SeriesSet compiled by...
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582130
$1,648
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl Byzance E.Dry Complete Set
by
Meinl
Complete Setup
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • May include cymbals you don't need
Meinl Byzance E.Dry Complete Set, Set of Cymbals, Byzance Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Hand hammered*Set consisting...
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582158
$1,594
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Byzance Dual Complete Cym. Set
by
Meinl
Metal
Pop
Complete Setup
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
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Meinl Byzance Dual Complete Cym. Set, Cymbal set, Byzance Dual Series, Material: B20 bronze, Hand-hammered*Cymbal set...
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 505528
$1,538
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian K-Series Profi Promo Pack
by
Zildjian
Value
Rock
Pop
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
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Zildjian K-Series Pro Promo Pack, Cymbal Set, K-Series Pro Promo Pack, The Zildjian cymbal set from probably the most...
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 270085
$1,198
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian Z Custom Standard Cymbal Set
by
Zildjian
Beginner
Value
Metal
Key Feature:
• Matched sound characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Zildjian Z Custom Standard Cymbal SetSet of CymbalsMaterial: B20 bronze alloyLoudest and most powerful cymbal pack in...
⭐
5.0/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621907
$1,616
#9
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian Thomann Anniversary Cymbal Set
by
Zildjian
Beginner
Pop
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
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Zildjian Thomann Anniversary Cymbal Set, Set of Cymbals, Thomann 70th Anniversary Model, Exclusive "Best of...
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583060
$1,428
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Pack
by
Zildjian
Complete Setup
Metal
Pop
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Pack, Cymbal Set, K Custom Hybrid Series*Set comprises:*, 14 1/4" Hybrid hats,...
⭐
4.7/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 425467
$1,428
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set XL
Complete Setup
Rock
Beginner
Key Feature:
• Matched sound characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set XLCymbal SetSamatya seriesBrilliant finishModernfast and powerful cymbal setIdeal...
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 453384
$1,208
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack
by
Zildjian
Beginner
Metal
Value
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 not suit specialized musical needs
Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack, Cymbal Set*Consisting of:*, 15" K Sweet hi-hat (thin top, extra heavy bottom),...
⭐
4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 504907
$1,484
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl Pure Alloy Hammered Set
by
Meinl
Complete Setup
Beginner
Value
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Meinl Pure Alloy Hammered Set, Set of Cymbals, Pure Alloy Series*Set consisting of:*, 15" Pure Alloy extra...
⭐
4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582376
$1,154
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Traditional Set
Metal
Beginner
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Istanbul Agop Traditional Set, Cymbal Set, Traditional series, B20 bronze, Hand-hammered, Incl. cymbal bag*Set...
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523111
$1,022
#15
⭐
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
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.
