Best Hanging Cymbals 2025

Top-rated hanging cymbals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

Sabian 17" Artisan Trad. Symp. Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sabian 17" Artisan Trad. Symp. Susp.

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...

4.9/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 20" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Meinl 18" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Meinl 18" Suspended Cymbal

Film Scoring Orchestral Suspended Effects
Key Feature:
• Excellent for crescendo effects
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral voice
  • • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality suspension system
  • • Expensive professional models

Meinl 18" Suspended Cymbal, Cymbal, Size: 18", Suspended cymbal, Weight: approx. 1.6 kg

4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 22" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Meinl 22" Suspended Cymbal

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:...

4.5/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 24" Heritage Orchestra Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Zultan 24" Heritage Orchestra Susp.

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...

4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 18" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.

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...

4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Zultan 22" Orchestra Suspended - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Zultan 22" Orchestra Suspended

Film Scoring Modern Ensemble Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Excellent for crescendo effects
✓ PROS
  • • Sustained orchestral color
  • • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Needs variety of mallets
  • • Requires quality suspension system

Zultan 22" Orchestra Suspended, Orchestra Suspended Cymbal, Size: 22", Suspended, Manufactured with...

4.7/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Meinl 17" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Meinl 17" Suspended Cymbal

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

4.7/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 18" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Zildjian 18" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.

Contemporary Classical Modern Ensemble Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Excellent for crescendo effects
✓ PROS
  • • Sustained orchestral color
  • • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to mounting and damping
  • • Needs variety of mallets

Zildjian 18" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.Orchester CymbalSize: 18"Medium thinRich and complex soundPerfect...

4.4/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Sabian 16" AA Suspended Orchestral - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sabian 16" AA Suspended Orchestral

Contemporary Classical Suspended Effects Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Excellent for crescendo effects
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple playing techniques available
  • • Wide dynamic range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized playing techniques
  • • Requires quality suspension system

Sabian 16" AA Suspended OrchestralSuspended Orchestra Crash CymbalSize: 16"AA SeriesThickness:...

4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 18" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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:...

4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral

Film Scoring Orchestral Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Multiple playing techniques available
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple playing techniques available
  • • Excellent for crescendo effects
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality suspension system
  • • Sensitive to mounting and damping

Sabian 20" AA Suspended OrchestralSuspended Orchestra Crash CymbalSize: 20"AA SeriesThickness:...

4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 20" Heritage Orchestra Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Zultan 20" Heritage Orchestra Susp.

Orchestral Contemporary Classical Suspended Effects
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
  • • Wide dynamic range capability
  • • Essential orchestral voice
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized playing techniques
  • • Expensive professional models

Zultan 20" Heritage Orchestra Susp.Orchestral Suspended CymbalSize: 20"Heritage SeriesSuspendedFrom...

4.9/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 20" Artisan Trad. Symp. Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Sabian 20" Artisan Trad. Symp. Susp.

Suspended Effects Contemporary Classical Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Wide dynamic range capability
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for crescendo effects
  • • Sustained orchestral color
✗ CONS
  • • Sensitive to mounting and damping
  • • Specialized playing techniques

Sabian 20" Artisan Trad. Symp. Susp.Orchestra CymbalSize: 20"ThinPremium sounds from the "Old...

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10

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.

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