Best Hanging Cymbals 2026
Top-rated hanging cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 18"
Suspended Effects
Orchestral
Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Wide dynamic range capability
✓ PROS
- • Sustained orchestral color
- • Essential orchestral voice
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to mounting and damping
- • Specialized playing techniques
Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 18", Traditional Paper Thin Crash, Suspended cymbal, Handmade cymbals...
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 242317
$362
#2
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4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop Traditional Crash Medium 20"
Contemporary Classical
Suspended Effects
Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
- • Essential orchestral voice
- • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
- • Specialized playing techniques
- • Expensive professional models
Istanbul Agop Traditional Crash Medium 20"Crash CymbalSize: 20"Medium crash cymbalTraditional seriesFor...
⭐
4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 326748
$472
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 22" Suspended Cymbal
by
Meinl
Film Scoring
Contemporary Classical
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Sustained orchestral color
✓ PROS
- • Wide dynamic range capability
- • Essential orchestral voice
✗ CONS
- • Requires quality suspension system
- • Specialized playing techniques
Meinl 22" Suspended Cymbal, Cymbal, 22" Suspended cymbal, From the "Symphonic" series, Weight:...
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4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 264682
$692
#4
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4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 18" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch.
by
Sabian
Orchestral
Modern Ensemble
Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Multiple playing techniques available
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for crescendo effects
- • Essential orchestral voice
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Needs variety of mallets
Sabian 18" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch.Orchestra Crash CymbalSize: 18"AA SeriesThickness: thinSmoothshimmering...
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4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569590
$472
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 17" Suspended Cymbal
by
Meinl
Contemporary Classical
Suspended Effects
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Multiple playing techniques available
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for crescendo effects
- • Sustained orchestral color
✗ CONS
- • Specialized playing techniques
- • Needs variety of mallets
Meinl 17" Suspended Cymbal, Cymbal, Size: 17", Suspended cymbal, Weight: approx. 1.4 kg
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4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 241958
$428
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 16" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch.
by
Sabian
Suspended Effects
Modern Ensemble
Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
- • Wide dynamic range capability
- • Multiple playing techniques available
✗ CONS
- • Needs variety of mallets
- • Expensive professional models
Sabian 16" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch.Orchestra Crash CymbalSize: 16"AA SeriesThickness: thinSmoothshimmering...
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4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569586
$395
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 18"
Suspended Effects
Film Scoring
Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Multiple playing techniques available
✓ PROS
- • Multiple playing techniques available
- • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
- • Requires quality suspension system
- • Needs variety of mallets
Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 18"Orchestra Crash CymbalSuspended cymbalSize: 18"Finish:...
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 490247
$362
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 17" Artisan Trad. Symp. Susp.
by
Sabian
Suspended Effects
Film Scoring
Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
- • Essential orchestral voice
- • Sustained orchestral color
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Sensitive to mounting and damping
Sabian 17" Artisan Trad. Symp. Susp.Suspended CymbalSize: 17"Artisan Traditional Symphonic SeriesThinPremium...
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4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569597
$733
#9
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5.0/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Sabian 18" AA Suspended Orchestral
by
Sabian
Film Scoring
Modern Ensemble
Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Sustained orchestral color
✓ PROS
- • Wide dynamic range capability
- • Multiple playing techniques available
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Specialized playing techniques
Sabian 18" AA Suspended OrchestralSuspended Orchestra Crash CymbalSize: 18"AA SeriesThickness:...
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5.0/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 569584
$472
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 20" Suspended Cymbal
by
Meinl
Film Scoring
Contemporary Classical
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Wide dynamic range capability
✓ PROS
- • Essential orchestral voice
- • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
- • Requires quality suspension system
- • Sensitive to mounting and damping
Meinl 20" Suspended Cymbal, Cymbal, Size: 20", Suspended cymbal, Weight: approx. 2.2 kg
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4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 241956
$571
#11
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4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 22" Heritage Orchestra Susp.
by
Zultan
Orchestral
Contemporary Classical
Suspended Effects
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
- • Sustained orchestral color
- • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
- • Specialized playing techniques
- • Expensive professional models
Zultan 22" Heritage Orchestra Susp.Orchestral Suspended CymbalSize: 22"Heritage SeriesSuspendedFrom...
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4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579730
$488
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Zultan 24" Heritage Orchestra Susp.
by
Zultan
Film Scoring
Suspended Effects
Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
- • Multiple playing techniques available
- • Sustained orchestral color
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Needs variety of mallets
Zultan 24" Heritage Orchestra Susp.Orchestral Suspended CymbalSize: 24"Heritage SeriesSuspendedFrom...
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4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579731
$548
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Thin Crash
Contemporary Classical
Suspended Effects
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
- • Wide dynamic range capability
- • Multiple playing techniques available
✗ CONS
- • Needs variety of mallets
- • Expensive professional models
Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Thin CrashTraditional Thin CrashSize: 16"Material: B20...
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 242322
$263
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.
by
Zildjian
Orchestral
Film Scoring
Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Sustained orchestral color
✓ PROS
- • Essential orchestral voice
- • Excellent for crescendo effects
✗ CONS
- • Requires quality suspension system
- • Specialized playing techniques
Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symphonic - Suspendedmedium thinlush and complex soundform-fit for concert...
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4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 615487
$560
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 20"
Contemporary Classical
Suspended Effects
Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Multiple playing techniques available
✓ PROS
- • Sustained orchestral color
- • Essential orchestral voice
✗ CONS
- • Requires quality suspension system
- • Needs variety of mallets
Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 20"Orchestra Crash CymbalSuspended cymbalSize: 20"Finish:...
⭐
5.0/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 490243
$472
How to Choose the Best Hanging Cymbals
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 hanging cymbals 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.
