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16" China Cymbals
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Brand profile · Germany, est. 1959
Meinl
Meinl Percussion, hailing from Germany, is a globally recognized leader in percussion instruments, particularly cymbals. For decades, they've cultivated a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, a diverse product range catering to every style, and a commitment to collaborating with top percussionists. Meinl's dedication to both traditional techniques and innovative design has solidified their place as a cornerstone of the modern music landscape.
Byzance Series (cymbals)Meinl Sonic Series (cymbals)Orchestral CymbalsTambourine InnovationArtist Signature Series
1959founded
Germanycountry
504products in stock
$31–$2,238price range
Meinl in the charts
Every chart where Meinl has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Meinl 18" crash cymbals
51 models$91 – $525Best Meinl cymbal sets
47 models$162 – $2,238Best Meinl 16" crash cymbals
39 models$77 – $469Best Meinl 22" ride cymbals
36 models$133 – $816Best Meinl 20" ride cymbals
30 models$118 – $704Best Meinl 14" hi-hat cymbals
30 models$111 – $715Best Meinl 20" crash cymbals
22 models$285 – $704Best Meinl 18" china cymbals
21 models$94 – $480Best Meinl cymbal stacks
19 models$87 – $783Best Meinl 10" splash cymbals
18 models$32 – $212Best Meinl 15" hi-hat cymbals
17 models$129 – $783Best Meinl stomp / drum boxes
12 models$77 – $301
51 models$91 – $525Best Meinl cymbal sets
47 models$162 – $2,238Best Meinl 16" crash cymbals
39 models$77 – $469Best Meinl 22" ride cymbals
36 models$133 – $816Best Meinl 20" ride cymbals
30 models$118 – $704Best Meinl 14" hi-hat cymbals
30 models$111 – $715Best Meinl 20" crash cymbals
22 models$285 – $704Best Meinl 18" china cymbals
21 models$94 – $480Best Meinl cymbal stacks
19 models$87 – $783Best Meinl 10" splash cymbals
18 models$32 – $212Best Meinl 15" hi-hat cymbals
17 models$129 – $783Best Meinl stomp / drum boxes
12 models$77 – $301
All 504 Meinl products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 2 of 11.
Meinl 21" Byzance Dark Ride
21" Ride Cymbals
$615€549Check ↗
Meinl 18" HCS China
18" China Cymbals
$94€84Check ↗
Meinl 24" Classics Custom Dark Ride
24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger
$357€319Check ↗
Meinl 15" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Hats
15" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$503€449Check ↗
Meinl 15" Byzance Polyphonic Hi-Hat
15" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$655€585Check ↗
Meinl 14" Classics Cust. Dual Hi-Hat
14" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$261€233Check ↗
Meinl 22" HCS Ride
22" Ride Cymbals
$133€119Check ↗
Meinl Super Stack - Thomas Lang
Cymbal Stacks
$424€379Check ↗
Meinl 22" Byzance Dual Crash / Ride
22" Ride Cymbals
$693€619Check ↗
Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Crash / Ride
22" Ride Cymbals
$715€639Check ↗
Meinl 20" Classics Custom Pow. Ride
20" Ride Cymbals
$261€233Check ↗
Meinl 14" Byzance China Brilliant
14" China Cymbals
$268€239Check ↗
Meinl 15" Byzance Thin Crash Brill.
15" Crash Cymbals
$312€279Check ↗
Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash
20" Crash Cymbals
$559€499Check ↗
Meinl 10" HCS Splash
10" Splash Cymbals
$32€29Check ↗
Meinl 18" Byzance China
18" China Cymbals
$447€399Check ↗
Meinl 15" Classics Cust. Dual Hi-Hat
15" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$335€299Check ↗
Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Thin Ride
22" Ride Cymbals
$435€389Check ↗
Meinl 12" Classics Cust. Dark Splash
12" Splash Cymbals
$100€89Check ↗
Meinl 21" Byzance Polyphonic Ride
21" Ride Cymbals
$648€579Check ↗
Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage China
20" China Cymbals
$603€539Check ↗
Meinl Fat Stack - Matt Garstka
Cymbal Stacks
$783€699Check ↗
Meinl 15" Classics Custom Med. Crash
15" Crash Cymbals
$162€145Check ↗
Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash
20" Crash Cymbals
$599€535Check ↗
Meinl 15" Byzance Thin Crash
15" Crash Cymbals
$319€285Check ↗
Meinl 12" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Ch.
12" China Cymbals
$200€179Check ↗
Meinl 15" Classics Custom Dark HH
15" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$301€269Check ↗
Meinl TRI20B Triangle
Triangles
$38€34Check ↗
Meinl 21" Byzance Vintage C Squared
21" Ride Cymbals
$671€599Check ↗
Meinl 15" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH
15" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$783€699Check ↗
Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Thin Crash
20" Crash Cymbals
$581€519Check ↗
Meinl 21" Byzance Medium Ride
21" Ride Cymbals
$615€549Check ↗
Meinl 21" Byzance D. Double Down C-R
21" Ride Cymbals
$648€579Check ↗
Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash
20" Crash Cymbals
$559€499Check ↗
Meinl 15" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat
15" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$503€449Check ↗
Meinl 18" Byzance Dual Trash China
18" China Cymbals
$447€399Check ↗
Meinl 18" Classics Cust. Dual China
18" China Cymbals
$263€235Check ↗
Meinl 18" HCS Trash China
18" China Cymbals
$111€99Check ↗
Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Custom Ride
22" Ride Cymbals
$497€444Check ↗
Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dark Crash
20" Crash Cymbals
$285€255Check ↗
Meinl 14" Classics Custom Dark HH
14" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$261€233Check ↗
Meinl 18" Classics Custom Tr. China
18" China Cymbals
$234€209Check ↗
Meinl 18" Classics Custom China
18" China Cymbals
$234€209Check ↗
Meinl 13" Byzance Jazz Thin Hi-Hat
13" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$509€455Check ↗
Meinl 13" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium
13" Hi-Hat Cymbals
$503€449Check ↗
Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Extra Ham.China
18" China Cymbals
$357€319Check ↗
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Ham. Ride
22" Ride Cymbals
$711€635Check ↗
Meinl, honestly
What Meinl does well
- Exceptional tonal clarity and responsiveness
- Wide range of sounds for diverse genres
- High-quality materials and construction
- Extensive artist collaborations & endorsements
What to watch for
- Premium-priced, potentially inaccessible to beginners
- Some series can be overly bright for certain tastes
- Vast catalog can be overwhelming for new buyers
- Orchestral range less prominent than drum cymbals
Questions about Meinl
Where are Meinl instruments made?
Meinl instruments are primarily manufactured in Turkey, where they have established long-standing partnerships with highly skilled artisans. Some orchestral percussion instruments are made in Germany.
What makes the Byzance series special?
The Byzance series is renowned for its hand-hammered production, resulting in complex overtones, dark, shimmering sounds, and a highly musical feel.
Does Meinl offer cymbals for beginners?
Yes, the Meinl Sonic series is specifically designed to be more affordable and accessible, offering a good starting point for beginners while still maintaining quality.