Best Cymbal Sets Under $800 2026
Affordable cymbal sets under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Masterwork Troy Cymbal Set
by
Masterwork
Metal
Beginner
Pop
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Masterwork Troy Cymbal Set, Cymbal SetThe Troy series is the perfect start to the Masterwork world. It is hand hammered...
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 111782
$538
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian S Series Performer Cymbal Set
by
Zildjian
Complete Setup
Metal
Beginner
Key Feature:
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • Quality may be compromised for price
Zildjian S Series Performer Cymbal SetCymbal SetExplosivebrilliantexpressive and balanced soundLathed on both...
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621594
$681
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Masterwork Custom Cymbal Set
by
Masterwork
Rock
Complete Setup
Metal
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Masterwork Custom Cymbal SetCymbal SetMasterwork Custom SeriesManufactured according to Turkish tradition entirely by...
⭐
5.0/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 111787
$604
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan Caz Series Professional Set
by
Zultan
Rock
Beginner
Pop
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Zultan Caz Series Professional SetCymbal SetMaterial: B20 BronzeHand-hammeredUnique blend of broad tone and shimmering...
⭐
5.0/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 340881
$768
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant Cymbal Set
Complete Setup
Pop
Value
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant Cymbal SetCymbal SetAgop Xist SeriesBrilliant finishProfessional qualityMaterial: B20...
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 265129
$747
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet IMC 3pcs Cymbal Set Natural
Beginner
Value
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Istanbul Mehmet IMC 3pcs Cymbal Set Natural, Cymbal Set, This series combines traditional craftsmanship with modern...
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515904
$560
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet IMC 4pcs Cymbal Set Natural
Beginner
Metal
Pop
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Istanbul Mehmet IMC 4pcs Cymbal Set Natural, Cymbal Set, This series combines traditional craftsmanship with modern...
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515944
$626
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Zultan Dark Matter Professional Set
by
Zultan
Metal
Value
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Zultan Dark Matter Professional Set, Cymbal Set, Dark Matter Series, High-quality cymbal set made of B20 bronze in...
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 403741
$658
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 3
Beginner
Complete Setup
Metal
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Matched sound characteristics
- • Better value than individual cymbals
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Istanbul Mehmet Samatya Cymbal Set 3Cymbal SetMehmet SA-SET3 cymbal setBright modelModernfast responsive cymbal...
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312214
$626
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan Q Series Standard Set
by
Zultan
Complete Setup
Pop
Value
Key Feature:
• Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Zultan Q Series Standard SetCymbal SetQ-SeriesMore powerfuldefined and loud stick attack with constantly clear stick...
⭐
4.6/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 340920
$548
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan Q Series Professional Set
by
Zultan
Complete Setup
Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Better value than individual cymbals
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Matched sound characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May include cymbals you don't need
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Zultan Q Series Professional SetCymbal SetManufactured from B20 bronzeMore powerfuldefined and loud stick attack with...
⭐
4.5/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 340922
$714
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan Dune Cymbal Set Standard
by
Zultan
Complete Setup
Rock
Value
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Consistent quality across all pieces
✗ CONS
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
- • Upgrade path requires replacing entire set
Zultan Dune Cymbal Set StandardCymbal SetDune seriesHand hammeredPremium cymbals manufactured with traditional Turkish...
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450136
$604
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Masterwork Troy Traditional 4pcs Set
by
Masterwork
Pop
Complete Setup
Rock
Key Feature:
• Perfect for complete drum kit setup
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for complete drum kit setup
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✗ CONS
- • Quality may be compromised for price
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
Masterwork Troy Traditional 4pcs SetCymbal SetSet consists of: 14‘’ Hi-Hat16‘’ Crash18‘’ Crash20‘’...
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611380
$571
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl Classics C. Dual Complete Set
by
Meinl
Beginner
Metal
Value
Key Feature:
• Consistent quality across all pieces
✓ PROS
- • Better value than individual cymbals
- • Complete cymbal package in one purchase
✗ CONS
- • Less flexibility than individual selection
- • May not suit specialized musical needs
Meinl Classics C. Dual Complete SetCymbal setMaterial: B-12 bronzeWarm sounds and explosive responseFinish: Dark /...
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 528063
$758
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.
