Best Hanging Cymbals for Professional 2026

• Size19"
• Weight1.5 kg

This 19in Artisan Traditional Symphony cymbal is a beautiful, dark-toned hanging cymbal perfect for orchestral settings or solo percussion needing a vintage vibe. Its thinness provides a gorgeous shimmer, and the hand-hammered lathing adds a real depth of character. It’s a serious investment, but the quality and sound are undeniable.

• Size18"
• Weight1.4 kg

This 18-inch Artisan Traditional Symphony cymbal is a beautifully crafted piece, evoking the sound of antique European orchestral cymbals. It’s perfect for film composers, orchestral percussionists, and anyone seeking a truly authentic, dark, and resonant suspended cymbal – just be mindful of its delicate nature.

• Size17"
• Weight1.2 kg

You get a 17-inch Sabian suspended cymbal from the Artisan Traditional Symphonic Series. It is thin and has a premium old world sound with a deep, dark and rich voice. If you want a classic, vintage-style suspended cymbal, this one is worth a look.

• Size22"
• Weight2.7 kg

This Meinl 22 in suspended is a beautifully voiced cymbal, perfect for orchestral, film scoring, and any situation needing a lush, dark wash. It's a high-end instrument demanding respect and care, but delivers a truly professional sound if you're looking for a nuanced, expressive suspended.

• Size18"
• Weight1.3 kg

This is a fast-responding orchestra crash cymbal with a warm, dark sound that opens up as you play it harder. It suits you if you want an 18-inch crash for orchestral percussion and like a dark tone that gets brighter when you hit it hard. At about 1.3 kg, it is a substantial cymbal to hang and strike.

• Size20"
• Weight1.8 kg

You get a 20-inch orchestra crash cymbal that responds fast when you hit it. Its sound is warm and dark, and it opens up toward higher notes as you play harder. It suits you if you want a dark, warm crash for orchestral or expressive playing.

• Size20"
• Weight1.7 kg

This is a 20-inch medium crash cymbal from the Traditional series, handmade in Turkey. It is made to hang rather than sit on a stand, so you will need a suitable mount. If you want a big, classic crash, this one is a solid pick.

• Size20"
• Weight1.9 kg

This is a 20-inch orchestra crash cymbal with a natural finish. You get a thin, soft, shimmering sound that the maker describes as bright and effective at all volumes. It suits you if you play orchestral or concert percussion and want a crash that works in both quiet and loud passages.

• Size16"
• Weight1 kg

You get a 16 inch suspended cymbal from Sabian's Artisan Traditional Symphonic Series. Its maker describes the sound as deep, dark and rich, with a strong vintage feel. It suits you if you want an old world style cymbal for symphonic or orchestral playing.