Best Hanging Cymbals for Beginner 2025

Perfect hanging cymbals for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestral For Contemporary Classical For Film Scoring For Suspended Effects For Modern Ensemble

BRANDS: Sabian Zultan Istanbul Agop Meinl

Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 20" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 20"

by Istanbul Agop

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

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Sabian 18" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 569590

$472

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Zultan 24" Orchestra Suspended - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zultan 24" Orchestra Suspended

by Zultan

Film Scoring Modern Ensemble Contemporary Classical

Key Feature:

• Multiple playing techniques available

✓ PROS

• Excellent for crescendo effects
• Wide dynamic range capability

✗ CONS

• Requires quality suspension system
• Sensitive to mounting and damping

Zultan 24" Orchestra Suspended, Orchestra Suspended Cymbal, Size: 24", Suspended, Manufactured with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 466196

$417

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Istanbul Agop 18" Traditional Thin Crash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop 18" Traditional Thin Crash

by Istanbul Agop

Film Scoring Suspended Effects Contemporary Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide dynamic range capability

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral voice
• Sustained orchestral color

✗ CONS

• Expensive professional models
• Needs variety of mallets

Istanbul Agop 18" Traditional Thin CrashTraditional Thin CrashSize: 18"Traditional seriesB20...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 242318

$347

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Zultan 24" Heritage Orchestra Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 579731

$548

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Zultan 22" Heritage Orchestra Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 579730

$488

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Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 17" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 17"

by Istanbul Agop

Modern Ensemble Film Scoring Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Multiple playing techniques available

✓ PROS

• Essential orchestral voice
• Wide dynamic range capability

✗ CONS

• Requires quality suspension system
• Specialized playing techniques

Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 17", Traditional Paper Thin Crash, Suspended cymbal, Handmade cymbals...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 242315

$318

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

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 615487

$560

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Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 16"

by Istanbul Agop

Contemporary Classical Film Scoring Suspended Effects

Key Feature:

• Multiple playing techniques available

✓ PROS

• Wide dynamic range capability
• Sustained orchestral color

✗ CONS

• Expensive professional models
• Specialized playing techniques

Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 16"Orchestra Crash CymbalSuspended cymbalSize: 16"Finish:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 490250

$296

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Zultan 20" Heritage Orchestra Susp. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 20" Heritage Orchestra Susp.

by Zultan

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

Art. 579729

$417

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Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral

by Sabian

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

Art. 569585

$438

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Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 18" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 18"

by Istanbul Agop

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

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Meinl 22" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 264682

$692

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Meinl 16" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 16" Suspended Cymbal

by Meinl

Orchestral Film Scoring Modern Ensemble

Key Feature:

• Multiple playing techniques available

✓ PROS

• Multiple playing techniques available
• Essential orchestral voice

✗ CONS

• Expensive professional models
• Requires quality suspension system

Meinl 16" Suspended Cymbal, Cymbal, 16" Suspended cymbal, Symphonic, Weight: approx. 1.2 kg

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 241959

$395

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Zultan 18" Orchestra Suspended - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Zultan 18" Orchestra Suspended

by Zultan

Suspended Effects Modern Ensemble Orchestral

Key Feature:

• Essential orchestral voice

✓ PROS

• Excellent for crescendo effects
• Essential orchestral voice

✗ CONS

• Requires quality suspension system
• Needs variety of mallets

Zultan 18" Orchestra Suspended, Orchestra Suspended Cymbal, Size: 18", Suspended, Manufactured with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 466192

$274

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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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Zultan 24" Heritage Orchestra Susp.

Zultan 22" Heritage Orchestra Susp.

Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 17"

Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.

Istanbul Agop Trad. Suspended Crash 16"

Zultan 20" Heritage Orchestra Susp.

Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral

Istanbul Agop Traditional Pap.Thin Crash 18"

Meinl 22" Suspended Cymbal

Meinl 16" Suspended Cymbal

Zultan 18" Orchestra Suspended

How to Choose the Best Hanging Cymbals

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