Crash Cymbal reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 144 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Crash Cymbal brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/drums, r/cymbals, r/Drumming, r/edrums. Top-rated brands include Zildjian (4.3/5), Sabian (4.2/5), Paiste (4.3/5).

Stats
Reviews144
Subreddits4
Posts26
Brands13
Products94
Top communities
r/drums133r/cymbals7r/Drumming2r/edrums2
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#1

Zildjian

4.3
(43)
"Used zildjian A customs"
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"I would look at used A Zildjians in good shape."
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"If you're into Zildjian's the A Rock Crash is kind of an industry standard. Lots of volume, lots of cutting ability thru loud amps and lots of explosive attack."
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"I used to be an all Zildjian guy but current set up has a 14 New Beat hat, 18 A custom crash."
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"Something like this vintage Zildjian A would be great."
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"18” Zildjian A Uptown ride, used. I’ve got one as my main ride and it’s stellar."
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"Avedis are the one of the best bank for your buck cymbals ever."
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"18” zildjian Avedis crash ride. I had one from the 90’s. It was amazing as a crash ride. Great as a crash, amazing bell, great bow articulation"
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"Zildjian A and K crash-rides are both great and crashing and, uh, riding."
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"I’ve had multiple drummers try to buy my 25 y/o Zildjian K Crash-Ride. Definitely a unique warmer crash sound."
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#2

Sabian

4.2
(33)
"Thin is better in every way imho. I have aaxplosions and I'm kinda thinking of going paper thin Ks. And can recommend aaxplosions without reservation"
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"I used to be an all Zildjian guy but current set up has a 18 Sabian AAX crash."
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"XSR Fast Crash used to be my secret cheap weapon but now they’re kind of normally priced. The 18” and 16” honestly sound awesome imo"
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"Sabian AAX or HHX Omni is my first thought, though. Best of both worlds really."
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"For quieter settings/ more wash, Sabian HHX complex thin ride"
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"What I do love is the AAX OMNI. Amazingly fast crash, great stick definition, and a bell that cuts nicely without being too harsh"
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"I’m currently using a 21’ HHX complex medium, it’s my favorite ride i’ve ever played at the moment."
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"I'd never NOT recommend this cymbal to anyone for any application."
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"The aax dark crash is one of my all time favorites! The 16 is perfect, I’m sure the 14 would be a cool little accent crash."
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"Try a Sabian AAX 18" Heavy Crash. I have the 18 " and 19" and they're both great."
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#3

Paiste

4.3
(31)
"Paiste PST7 are the absolute best mid-level cymbals, if you can can find them used even better."
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"I hated heavy crash cymbals, then I stumped upon a killer deal in a 20” Paiste signature power crash. It’s sounds fantastic."
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"Paiste Dark energy are the best crashes I have heard like you are describing."
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"I’ve had so many Paiste 2002’s and just bought a Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash and I still will choose my 2002’s."
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"A 2002 medium crash is awesome."
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"I much prefer the signatures I use as crashes."
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"Yep Paiste 2002's are rad. Also, try the 2002 Big Beats!"
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"Paiste signature series. I have their 18" full crash (among others), and it's beautiful."
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"The best in my opinion are Paiste 2002s (or Paiste RUDE for the heaviest of hitters)."
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"The best in my opinion are Paiste 2002s (or Paiste RUDE for the heaviest of hitters)."
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#4

Dream

4.1
(10)
"Such a beautiful cymbal."
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"My 22" Vintage Bliss ride is the best cymbal I've ever played."
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"Dream cymbals are the perfect amateur cymbals. Great price and an even better product."
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"Think I'll go for an 18" bliss crash-ride."
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"Dream bliss 18 in crash/ride."
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"They have one used on Reverd for $165."
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"They're heavier and pingier than the Bliss but less trashy and still crashable."
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"Best bangs for the buck in the cymbal game right now are Dream Bliss/Vintage Bliss and Istanbul Xist Natural/Bright."
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"Dream cymbals and the stuff Wuhan has been putting out. Both brands hand hammer their stuff and it’s all B20 bronze."
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"I would avoid dream cymbals for crash rides. They have zero stick definition and are overpriced."
#5

Wuhan

4.0
(8)
"Wuhan cymbals are honestly fantastic budget options. Their china's especially are fantastic for the price."
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"Wuhan Western series 18” crash. Under 150 and made of the same B20 bronze the expensive cymbals are made of!"
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"They really don’t even sound like budget cymbals, they’re genuinely good sounding on their own."
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"The regular Western wuhans are quite nice, especially for how affordable they are."
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"Wuhan makes great sounding crashes. Wuhan might be rebranded as something else in your region, like Agean?"
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"Dream cymbals and the stuff Wuhan has been putting out. Both brands hand hammer their stuff and it’s all B20 bronze."
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"They tend to run thin, so you get a little more wash than ping."
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"Wuhan makes some good stuff."
#6

Meinl

4.4
(5)
"Meinl Classic customs Dark line or Dual, A lot of metal drummers use and is sponsored by Meinl."
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"100% go for the 18' Meinl Classic Custom Dark Crash"
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"Meinl Classic Customs or Classic Custom darks are really good yet work just as well as the other high end cymbals."
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"I really like the sound of the meinl classic custom dark and they are a great bang for the buck imo."
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"Meinl Customs Classics Dark is a great series with a lot of value if you are looking to step a little out of that price range"
#7

Meinl Byzance

4.0
(3)
"Great bell definition and wash for a great price."
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"ETHC 20”, which is an amazing match with the transition ride."
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"Byzance Medium crashes. They're very similar to Ks."
#8

Stagg

3.7
(3)
"Stagg Cymbals. Either DH/Exo or Furia Series. Especially second hand you can get some amazing quality cymbals."
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"My China recommendation is always the stagg lion China. I am struggling to find anything better under £300"
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"Buy used. Check out stagg."
#9

Lemon

5.0
(2)
"I have also bought a Lemon 18" 3 zone Ride that works perfectly out of the box. For $163."
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"I just switched mine all out to Lemon."
#10

Turkish

4.5
(2)
"Lot o love for the Turks, probably my first choice if I didn’t have to sell the kit to pay for them."
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"Pretty good price and I'm very happy with what I ended up with."
#11

Istanbul

4.0
(2)
"Buy a used Istanbul xist"
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"Istanbul xist. Full stop. At that price point pretty much nothing compares."
#12

Bonham

4.0
(1)
"Was also thinking about the Bonham route."
#13

Zultan

4.0
(1)
"Check out Zutlan cymbals, Amazing sound and quality for much less than they should be."

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