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Zildjian

Turkey (originally), USA (current headquarters), est. 1623 · 307 products across 3 categories

307
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$597
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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 K Sweet Cymbal Set Thomann Edt - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Set Thomann Edt

Cymbal Sets

$1,631
Size 14"
Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack Thomann Edition, Cymbal Set comprising: Zildjian 14" K Sweet Hi-Hat with a unique...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Ride brilliant - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" Z Custom Ride brilliant

20" Ride Cymbals

$500
Size 20"
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Ride brilliant, Ride Cymbal, Z Custom Series, Diameter: 20", Problem-free projection with a loud...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 17" K' Symphonic heavy - 17" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 17" K' Symphonic heavy

17" Orchestral Cymbals

$997
Size 17" Weight 4.3 kg
Zildjian 17" K' Symphonic heavy, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 17", Heavy, Even timbre across all dynamic levels,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 16" K Constantinople VintageML - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" K Constantinople VintageML

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,102
Size 16"
Zildjian 16" K Constantinople Vintage ML, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 16", Soft-sounding for quieter passages,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 17" K Constantinople SS MH - 17" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 17" K Constantinople SS MH

17" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,231
Size 17" Weight 3.5 kg
Zildjian 17" K Constantinople SS MH, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 17", Medium Heavy, Shimmering lows with a warm,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 22" A-Series Ping Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" A-Series Ping Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$524
Size 22"
Zildjian 22" A-Series Ping Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", A Family Series, Material: B20 bronze, Bright model, Clear...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 20" A-Series Ping Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" A-Series Ping Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$465
Size 20"
Zildjian 20" A-Series Ping Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", A Family, Material: B20 bronze, Bright model, Clear definition...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian S Series Dark Cymbal Pack - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian S Series Dark Cymbal Pack

Cymbal Sets

$850
Size 14"
Set of Cymbals, S Series Dark models, Material: B12 bronze alloy (88% copper, 12%...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 22" Oriental Crash of Doom - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian 22" Oriental Crash of Doom

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$512
Size 22"
Zildjian 22" Oriental Crash of Doom, Crash Cymbal, Size: 22", Zildjian Oriental series, Traditional version, A true...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 19" A-Series Thin Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" A-Series Thin Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$407
Size 19"
Zildjian 19" A-Series Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 19", A series, B20 alloy, Brilliant finish, Fast responding, very...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 23" A-Series Sweet Ride - 23" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 23" A-Series Sweet Ride

23" Ride Cymbals

$547
Size 23"
Zildjian 23" A-Series Sweet Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 23", Sweet ride, A series, B20 Alloy
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 20" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp. - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.

20" Crash Cymbals

$519
Size 20" Weight 2.1 kg
Zildjian 20" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp., Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Medium Thin, Allows more projection for...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 17" Classic Orchestral Sel. MM - 17" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 17" Classic Orchestral Sel. MM

17" Orchestral Cymbals

$836
Size 17"
Zildjian 17" Classic Orchestral Sel. MM, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 17", Medium, Perfect combination of bright overtones...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 15" A-Custom Mastersound Hi-Ha - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 15" A-Custom Mastersound Hi-Ha

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$698
Size 15"
Zildjian 15" A-Custom Mastersound HiHat, Mastersound HiHat, A Custom series in brillant finish, Size: 15", Impresses by...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 19" K' Klassisch Symph. MH - 19" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 19" K' Klassisch Symph. MH

19" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,142
Size 19"
Zildjian 19" K' Klassisch Symph. MH, Orchestra Cymbals, Size: 19", Genre: Orchestra, Medium Heavy, Focus on the music...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 17" K' Klassisch Symph. MH - 17" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 17" K' Klassisch Symph. MH

17" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,002
Size 17"
Zildjian 17" K' Klassisch Symph. MH, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 17", Genre: Orchestra, Medium Heavy, Focus on the music...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 19" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp. - Hanging Cymbals

Zildjian 19" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.

Hanging Cymbals

$570
Size 19"
Zildjian 19" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp., Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 19", Genre: Orchestra, Suspended, Medium thin, Rich...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 17" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp. - Hanging Cymbals

Zildjian 17" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.

Hanging Cymbals

$500
Size 17"
Zildjian 17" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp., Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 17", Genre: Orchestra, Suspended, Medium thin, Rich...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 16" A' Concert Stage - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" A' Concert Stage

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$675
Size 16"
Zildjian 16" A' Concert Stage, Orchestral Cymbal, Size: 16", A' Concert Stage Series, A perfect blend of fast and...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 18" K Custom Special Dry Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K Custom Special Dry Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$500
Size 18"
Zildjian 18" K Custom Special Dry Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", K Custom Special Dry Series, Natural finish, Dark,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybr. Trash Smash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybr. Trash Smash

19" Crash Cymbals

$524
Size 19"
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Hybr. Trash Smash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 19", K Custom, Regular outer finish, Brilliant interior...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 19" A' Stadium MH - 19" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 19" A' Stadium MH

19" Orchestral Cymbals

$897
Size 19"
Zildjian 19" A' Stadium MH, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 19", Medium Heavy, Extra weight for additional volume - smooth,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian S Series Performer Cymbal Set - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian S Series Performer Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$835
Size 14"
Cymbal Set, Explosive, brilliant, expressive and balanced sound, Lathed on both...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 21" K-Series Projection Ride - 21" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 21" K-Series Projection Ride

21" Ride Cymbals

$640
Size 21"
Zildjian 21" K-Series Projection Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 21", K Series, Dual traditional brilliant finish, Weight:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian ALCHEM-E Sandstorm - Bluetooth Headphones

Zildjian ALCHEM-E Sandstorm

Bluetooth Headphones

$430
Bluetooth Headphones, With 2-stage Active Noise Cancelling, Circumaural, Closed design,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Zildjian ALCHEM-E Black - Bluetooth Headphones

Zildjian ALCHEM-E Black

Bluetooth Headphones

$442
Bluetooth Headphones, with 2-stage Active Noise Cancelling, Circumaural, Closed design,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliant - 18" China Cymbals

Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliant

18" China Cymbals

$465
Size 18"
Zildjian 18" Z Custom China brilliant, China Cymbal, Size: 18", Quick response with loud and explosive cut, Perfect for...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant

22" Ride Cymbals

$524
Size 22"
Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant, Ride Cymbal, Z Custom Series, Diameter: 22", Problem-free projection with a loud...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" Z Custom Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$500
Size 20"
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 20", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$500
Size 19"
Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 19", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 18" Z Custom Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" Z Custom Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$477
Size 18"
Zildjian 18" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 18", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 17" Z Custom Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 17" Z Custom Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$430
Size 17"
Zildjian 17" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 17", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 16" Z Custom Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" Z Custom Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$384
Size 16"
Zildjian 16" Z Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Diameter: 16", Developed for heavy hitters, Bright sound with explosive...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 15" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 15" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$647
Size 15"
Zildjian 15" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Diameter: 15", Bright, powerful and rich hi-hat sound, Brilliant finish...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$582
Size 14"
Zildjian 14" Z Custom brilliant Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Diameter: 14", Bright, powerful and rich hi-hat sound, Brilliant finish...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 18" S Series Dark China - 18" China Cymbals

Zildjian 18" S Series Dark China

18" China Cymbals

$232
Size 18"
Zildjian 18" S Series Dark China, China Cymbal, Size: 18", S Series Dark, Material: B12 bronze alloy (88% copper, 12%...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 22" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian 22" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$647
Size 22"
Zildjian 22" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 22", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 21" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian 21" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$605
Size 21"
Zildjian 21" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 21", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$570
Size 20"
Zildjian 20" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 18" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$500
Size 18"
Zildjian 18" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 15 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 15 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$804
Size 8"
Zildjian 15 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15 1/8", K-Series, Traditional Finish, Hi-Hat cymbal based on...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14 1/8" K-Series Fat Hats

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$699
Size 8"
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 AudioFu Score
Zildjian A Zildjian Studio Pack - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian A Zildjian Studio Pack

Cymbal Sets

$1,281
Size 14"
Cymbal set, Material: B20, Regular/Traditional finish, Discreet hi-hats paired with a...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 18" S Family Band Pair MH - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" S Family Band Pair MH

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$350
Size 18"
Zildjian 18" S Family Band Pair MH, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 18", S Family Band Series, Medium Heavy, Full-bodied...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Band - 14" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Planet Z Band

14" Orchestral Cymbals

$134
Size 14"
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Band, Orchestra Cymbals, Size: 14", Planet Z Band Series, Medium, Bright and cutting orchestra...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Band - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" Planet Z Band

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$170
Size 16"
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Band, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", Planet Z Band Series, Medium, Bright and cutting orchestra...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" Planet Z Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$87
Size 16"
Zildjian 16" Planet Z Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Planet Z Series, Material: Brass, Regular version, Made in USA
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Planet Z Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$139
Size 14"
Zildjian 14" Planet Z Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Planet Z Series, Material: Brass, Strength: Medium top / heavy...
4.4 AudioFu Score
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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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