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Best Meinl Hanging Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl hanging cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Meinl 20" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 241956
$571
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Meinl 18" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Meinl 18" Suspended Cymbal

by Meinl
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
Art. 241957
$461
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Meinl 22" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
#4

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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Meinl 17" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 241958
$428
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Meinl 14" Suspended Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Meinl 14" Suspended Cymbal

by Meinl
Modern Ensemble Contemporary Classical Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Excellent for crescendo effects
✓ PROS
  • • Wide dynamic range capability
  • • Excellent for crescendo effects
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized playing techniques
  • • Needs variety of mallets

Meinl 14" Suspended Cymbal, Cymbal, 14" Suspended cymbal, Symphonic, Weight: approx. 0.7 kg

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 241961
$285
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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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