Zildjian

Turkey (originally), USA (current headquarters), est. 1623 · 323 products across 3 categories

323
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$584
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About Zildjian

Zildjian is arguably the most iconic name in cymbal manufacturing, steeped in a rich history stretching back over 350 years. Originating in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), the company has consistently set the standard for cymbal craftsmanship and tonal quality, evolving from hand-hammered bronze discs to a diverse product line encompassing electronic drums and percussion. Their cymbals are revered by drummers across genres for their distinctive sound and durability.

Founded
1623
Country
Turkey (originally), USA (current headquarters)
Segment
Premium
Target
Zildjian caters primarily to serious drummers, professional musicians, and educa
Known For
A Series Cymbals K Series Cymbals Zildjian X Series The Secret Formula Bronze Alloy Hi-Hat Cymbals
PROS
  • • Exceptional tonal clarity and projection
  • • Wide range of sounds and series for diverse needs
  • • Reputation for durability and longevity
  • • Consistent quality across product lines
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some
  • • Some series can be overly bright for certain tastes
  • • Extensive catalog can be overwhelming for beginners
  • • Electronic drum kits are a relatively new venture

Zildjian Products

Zildjian S Series Performer Cymbal Set - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian S Series Performer Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$681
Cymbal Set, Explosive, brilliant, expressive and balanced sound, Lathed on both...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$1,484
Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Kerope series, Traditional finish, Weight: Medium...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 21" K-Series Projection Ride - 21" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 21" K-Series Projection Ride

21" Ride Cymbals

$604
Zildjian 21" K-Series Projection Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 21", K Series, Dual traditional brilliant finish, Weight:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian ALCHEM-E Sandstorm - Bluetooth Headphones

Zildjian ALCHEM-E Sandstorm

Bluetooth Headphones

$417
Bluetooth Headphones, With 2-stage Active Noise Cancelling, Circumaural, Closed design,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian ALCHEM-E Black - Bluetooth Headphones

Zildjian ALCHEM-E Black

Bluetooth Headphones

$428
Bluetooth Headphones, with 2-stage Active Noise Cancelling, Circumaural, Closed design,...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian Alchem-E Gold E-Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Zildjian Alchem-E Gold E-Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$5,363
E-Drum Set, Shell material: 7-ply maple, Shells in foil wrap finish, Colour: Black...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian Alchem-E Bronze EX E-Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Zildjian Alchem-E Bronze EX E-Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$3,761
E-Drum Set, Shell material: Poplar / basswood, Drum shells with wrap finish,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliant - 18" China Cymbals

Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliant

18" China Cymbals

$439
Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliant, China Cymbal, Size: 18", Quick response with loud and explosive cut, Perfect for...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant

22" Ride Cymbals

$494
Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant, Ride Cymbal, Z Custom Series, Diameter: 22", Problem-free projection with a loud...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" Z Custom Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$494
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 20", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$472
Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 19", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" Z Custom Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" Z Custom Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$450
Zildjian 18" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 18", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 17" Z Custom Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 17" Z Custom Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$413
Zildjian 17" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 17", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" Z Custom Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" Z Custom Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$373
Zildjian 16" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 16", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 15" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 15" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$611
Zildjian 15" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Diameter: 15", Bright, powerful and rich hi-hat sound, Brilliant finish...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$637
Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Diameter: 14", Bright, powerful and rich hi-hat sound, Brilliant finish...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian Thomann Anniversary Cymbal Set - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian Thomann Anniversary Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$1,428
Set of Cymbals, Thomann 70th Anniversary Model, Exclusive "Best of Zildjian"...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" S Series Dark China - 18" China Cymbals

Zildjian 18" S Series Dark China

18" China Cymbals

$219
Zildjian 18" S Series Dark China, China Cymbal, Size: 18", S Series Dark, Material: B12 bronze alloy (88% copper, 12%...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian 22" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$582
Zildjian 22" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 22", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 21" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian 21" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$560
Zildjian 21" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 21", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$538
Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$472
Zildjian 18" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 15 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 15 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$768
Zildjian 15 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15 1/8", K-Series, Traditional Finish, Hi-Hat cymbal based on...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$659
Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14 1/8", K-Series, Traditional Finish, Hi-Hat cymbal based on...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian FX Raw Crash Large Bell - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian FX Raw Crash Large Bell

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$373
Effect Crash Cymbal, FX Raw Series from the Zildjian Concept Shop, Large Bell...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian A Zildjian Studio Pack - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian A Zildjian Studio Pack

Cymbal Sets

$1,208
Cymbal set, Material: B20, Regular/Traditional finish, Discreet hi-hats paired with a...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" S Family Band Pair MH - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" S Family Band Pair MH

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$380
Zildjian 18" S Family Band Pair MH, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 18", S Family Band Series, Medium heavy, Full-bodied crash...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Band - 14" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Planet Z Band

14" Orchestral Cymbals

$131
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Band, Orchestra Cymbals, Size: 14", Planet Z Band Series, Medium, Bright and cutting orchestra...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Band - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" Planet Z Band

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$164
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Band, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", Planet Z Band Series, Medium, Bright and cutting orchestra...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" Planet Z Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$83
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Planet Z Series, Material: Brass, Regular version, Made in USA
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Planet Z Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$131
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Planet Z Series, Material: Brass, Strength: Medium top / heavy...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" Planet Z Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" Planet Z Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$127
Zildjian 13" Planet Z Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Planet Z Series, Material: Brass, Weight: medium top / heavy...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian I Family Pro Gig Cymbal Set - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian I Family Pro Gig Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$658
Cymbal Set, I Family series, Material: B8 bronze, Finish: Traditional
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian I Family Standard Cymbal Set - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian I Family Standard Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$548
, 14" I Family hi-hat, 16" I Family crash, 20" I Family ride
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" I Family China - 16" China Cymbals

Zildjian 16" I Family China

16" China Cymbals

$142
Zildjian 16" I Family China, China Cymbal, Size: 16", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Traditional version, Thin...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" I Family Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" I Family Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$215
Zildjian 14" I Family Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Strength: Medium-thin top...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" I Family Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" I Family Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$215
Zildjian 13" I Family Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Weight: medium-thin top /...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" I Family Ride Medium - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" I Family Ride Medium

20" Ride Cymbals

$208
Zildjian 20" I Family Ride Medium, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Series: I Family, Material: B8 bronze, Strength: Medium,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" I Family Crash Ride - 18" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 18" I Family Crash Ride

18" Ride Cymbals

$186
Zildjian 18" I Family Crash Ride, Crash-Ride Cymbal, Size: 18", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Thickness:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin - 19" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin

19" Crash Cymbals

$186
Zildjian 19" I Family Crash medium-thin, Crash cymbal, Size: 19", I Family series, Material: B8 Bronze, Thickness:...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" I Family Crash medium-thin - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" I Family Crash medium-thin

18" Crash Cymbals

$182
Zildjian 18" I Family Crash medium-thin, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, @Thickness:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 17" I Family Trash Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 17" I Family Trash Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$164
Zildjian 17" I Family Trash Crash, Trash Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Thickness:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" I Family Crash medium-thin - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" I Family Crash medium-thin

16" Crash Cymbals

$153
Zildjian 16" I Family Crash medium-thin, Crash cymbal, Size: 16", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Thickness:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" I Family Crash medium-thin - 14" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 14" I Family Crash medium-thin

14" Crash Cymbals

$109
Zildjian 14" I Family Crash medium-thin, Crash Cymbal, Size: 14", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Thickness:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 10" I Family Splash - 10" Splash Cymbals

Zildjian 10" I Family Splash

10" Splash Cymbals

$91
Zildjian 10" I Family Splash, Splash cymbal, Size: 10", I Family series, Material: B8 bronze, Thickness: Paper-thin,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Projection Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" A-Custom Projection Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$439
Zildjian 20" A-Custom Projection Crash, Projection Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", A-Custom Series, Brilliant finish, More...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" K Sweet Hats - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" K Sweet Hats

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$548
Zildjian 14" K Sweet Hats, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", K-Series, Dark and fast responding cymbal, "Random hammering",...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K-Series Cluster Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Series Cluster Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$505
Zildjian 20" K-Series Cluster Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Extra-thin, Dark and trashy sound, Untreated bell,...
4.4 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zildjian

While the Zildjian family originated in Turkey, modern-day cymbals are manufactured in Turkey (Constantinople/Istanbul) and Taiwan, with electronic drum kits primarily assembled in the USA.

The precise composition of Zildjian’s bronze alloy is a closely guarded secret, contributing to the unique tonal characteristics of their cymbals.

For serious drummers and professionals seeking top-tier sound and durability, Zildjian cymbals are often considered a worthwhile investment, though budget-conscious players may find more affordable options elsewhere.

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