How does a 16” crash differ from a 14” crash?

A 16” crash generally has more volume, sustain, and a wider wash than a 14”, offering a fuller sound and more projection.

What's the difference between a 'thin' and a 'heavy' 16” crash?

A thin crash will have a lighter feel, quicker response, and shorter sustain, while a heavy crash provides a louder, more defined attack and longer sustain.

Is a 16” crash suitable for metal drumming?

While versatile, a 16” crash might lack the sheer volume needed for some metal subgenres; consider pairing it with a larger crash or ride cymbal.

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Istanbul Mehmet 16" Crash IMC Natural

16" Crash Cymbals

$174

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Crash IMC Natural, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Material: B20 bronze, Finish: Natural, High-quality...

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Zultan 16" Mellow Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$241

Zultan 16" Mellow Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Mellow Series, Material: B20 bronze alloy, Reduces the cymbal volume...

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Zultan 16" Aeon FX Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$241

Zultan 16" Aeon FX Crash, FX Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Material: B25 bronze alloy (75% copper, 25% tin), Hand-hammered,...

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Meinl 16" Classics Custom Dual Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$208

Meinl 16" Classics Custom Dual Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Material: B-12 Bronze, Finish: Dark / Brilliant, Warm...

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Zultan 16" Dune Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$208

Zultan 16" Dune Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Dune series, Hand-hammered, Premium crash cymbal from traditional...

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Paiste 16" PSTX Cajon Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$131

Paiste 16" PSTX Cajon Crash, Cajon crash cymbal, Size: 16", PSTX series, Multi-functional crash cymbal for accentuated...

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Zultan 16" Heritage Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$274

Zultan 16" Heritage Crash, Crash, Heritage Series, Size: 16", 100% Hand-crafted cymbal according to old tradition for...

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Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$197

Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash, Low Volume Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Up to 80% quieter than standard cymbals, Ideal for...

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Istanbul Mehmet 16" X-Ray Series Multi Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$259

Istanbul Mehmet 16" X-Ray Series Multi Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", X-Ray series, B20 bronze, Brilliant finish, With...

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Paiste 16" PSTX Swiss Thin Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$131

Paiste 16" PSTX Swiss Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", PSTX Series, Satin surface, Fast, explosive, light response...

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Paiste PST7 16" Heavy Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$127

Paiste PST7 16" Heavy Crash, Heavy Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", PST7 Series, Traditional sound and look, Material: CuSn8...

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Paiste PST7 16" Thin Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$120

Paiste PST7 16" Thin Crash, Thin Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", PST7 Series, Traditional sound and look, Material: CuSn8...

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Paiste 16" Masters Dark Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$384

Paiste 16" Masters Dark Crash, Crash Cymbal, Master series, Size: 16", Dark, smoky cymbal sound, Soft touch, Designed...

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Istanbul Mehmet 16" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.

16" Crash Cymbals

$259

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Paper Thin Crash Tradit., 16 " Paper Thin Crash Cymbal, Traditional series, Regular model,...

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Istanbul Mehmet 16" Medium Crash Traditional

16" Crash Cymbals

$259

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Medium Crash Traditional, Crash Cymbals, Size: 16", Medium crash cymbal, "Traditional" series,...

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Istanbul Mehmet 16" Dark Crash Traditional

16" Crash Cymbals

$259

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Dark Crash Traditional, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", "Traditional" series, Regular model, Crash with...

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Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector Rock Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$142

Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector Rock Crash, Crash, PST8 Series, Energetic, powerful, strong crash with great sound width and...

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Zildjian 16" A-Custom EFX

16" Crash Cymbals

$351

Zildjian 16" A-Custom EFX, EFX Cymbal, A-Custom Series, Size: 16", Brilliant finish, This special effects crash cymbal...

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Zildjian 16" K-Custom Hybrid Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$395

Zildjian 16" K-Custom Hybrid Crash, Hybrid Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", K-Custom Series, Hybrid crash, Regular outer side,...

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Zildjian 16" K' Constantinople Susp.

16" Crash Cymbals

$516

Zildjian 16" K' Constantinople Susp., Crash Cymbal, Size: 16"., Thin-medium thin with flat profile for immediate...

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Zildjian 16" K-Series Dark Crash Medium

16" Crash Cymbals

$362

Zildjian 16" K-Series Dark Crash Medium, Crash Cymbal, Series K Zildjian, Traditional finish, Size: 16", Dark Crash...

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Zildjian 16" A-Series Medium Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$296

Zildjian 16" A-Series Medium Crash, Medium Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Regular model, Strong response with fine decay,...

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Paiste 16" Signature Mellow Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$384

Paiste 16" Signature Mellow Crash, Mellow Crash, Size: 16", Warmer, more sophisticated, Full-bodied crash sound, Fast...

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Sabian 16" HHX Complex Thin Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$406

Sabian 16" HHX Complex Thin Crash, Thin Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", HHX Complex Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Combination...

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Zildjian 16" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.

16" Crash Cymbals

$380

Zildjian 16" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp., Orchestra crash cymbal, Size: 16", Medium Thin, Allows more projection for...

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Meinl 16" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.

16" Crash Cymbals

$292

Meinl 16" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr., Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Pure Alloy Series, Finish: Traditional, Thickness: medium...

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Meinl 16" P. Alloy C. Extra Thin Cr.

16" Crash Cymbals

$285

Meinl 16" P. Alloy C. Extra Thin Cr., Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Warm, slightly washed-out tone with short sustain, Wide...

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Sabian 18" AAX Rocktagon

16" Crash Cymbals

$457

Sabian 18" AAX Rocktagon, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", 2023 Vault Drop Series, Limited edition, Material: B-20 Bronze,...

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Meinl 16" Pure Alloy Custom Trash Cr

16" Crash Cymbals

$292

Meinl 16" Pure Alloy Custom Trash Cr, Dark Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Fast attack with very short sustain, Finish: Smoke...

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Sabian 16" AAX Freq Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$373

Sabian 16" AAX Freq Crash, Crash cymbal, Size: 16", AAX Series, Brilliant - Regular version, Material: B20 Bronze,...

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Sabian 16" B8X O-Zone Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$215

Sabian 16" B8X O-Zone Crash, Crash Cymbal, B8 bronze, Natural finish, 12 Holes, Hammered bell, Short, aggressive crash...

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Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$230

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash Crash, Trash Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Rock Beat Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Full,...

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Zultan 16" Caz Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$164

Zultan 16" Caz Crash, Crash cymbal, B20 bronze, Hand-hammered, Fast-response crash, Warm, full-bodied fundamental tone...

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Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$153

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash, Crash cymbal, Size: 16 ", Rock beat series, Made of B20 bronze, Full voluminous tone,...

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Istanbul Mehmet 16" Crash IMC Natural

Zultan 16" Mellow Crash

Zultan 16" Aeon FX Crash

Meinl 16" Classics Custom Dual Crash

Zultan 16" Dune Crash

Paiste 16" PSTX Cajon Crash

Zultan 16" Heritage Crash

Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 16" X-Ray Series Multi Crash

Paiste 16" PSTX Swiss Thin Crash

Paiste PST7 16" Heavy Crash

Paiste PST7 16" Thin Crash

Paiste 16" Masters Dark Crash

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Paper Thin Crash Tradit.

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Medium Crash Traditional

Istanbul Mehmet 16" Dark Crash Traditional

Paiste 16" PST8 Reflector Rock Crash

Zildjian 16" A-Custom EFX

Zildjian 16" K-Custom Hybrid Crash

Zildjian 16" K' Constantinople Susp.

Zildjian 16" K-Series Dark Crash Medium

Zildjian 16" A-Series Medium Crash

Paiste 16" Signature Mellow Crash

Sabian 16" HHX Complex Thin Crash

Zildjian 16" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.

Meinl 16" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.

Meinl 16" P. Alloy C. Extra Thin Cr.

Sabian 18" AAX Rocktagon

Meinl 16" Pure Alloy Custom Trash Cr

Sabian 16" AAX Freq Crash

Sabian 16" B8X O-Zone Crash

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Trash Crash

Zultan 16" Caz Crash

Zultan 16" Rock Beat Crash

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