Best cymbals on Reddit
199 reviews from r/drums, r/Drumming, r/cymbals and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Zildjian
4.3
(70)
"Zildian A Custom and Sabian K Series are my absolut favourites for that"
"The Zildjian A Sweet pack. New Beat hats go with everything."
"A. Zildjians are probably what you're going to find the most of among the used good stuff, and they are never a wrong answer for virtually any genre of music."
"You can't go wrong with a K Custom Dark Ride."
"Buy used, try to find a set of Zildjian A’s or Sabian AA/AAX."
"Zildjian A would be a solid choice."
"The short and guaranteed answer? Old used A Zildjians."
"I have stuck with Zildjian A series for a long time."
"Zildjian's A series (not A Custom series) are perfect to me."
"Loads of cut and bright tone."
#2
Paiste
4.4
(29)
"Buy Paiste 2002’s."
"Paiste 2002 are perfect. Buy big ones."
"Can’t go wrong with a bog standard Paiste 2002 crash."
"The ultimate heavy music cymbal."
"Paiste rudes used-18,19,20" best sounding crashes for heavier/ metal music imo."
"The obvious answer: Rudes by Paiste, perfect for rudies."
"These are all loud and cutting cymbals."
"No question."
"Definitely the best and brightest sounding cymbals I've ever owned/played."
"Paiste PST7 are great value."
#3
Sabian
4.2
(28)
"Sabian HHX"
"HHX Evolution"
"I really like the sound of Sabian’s AAX series."
"HHX or Paragons."
"HHX Evolution."
"I totally recommend buying used. I settled on something I really liked (the Sabian HHX Evolution line) then bought my hats, two crashes, and ride on eBay."
"I choose Sabian 'AAX' Bright sound."
"The Sabian HHX Complex line sound amazing. Highly recommend."
"Specifically the aax one is good (but its a 21")"
"I’d recommend Sabian B8’s, Zidjian ZBT’s or Paiste PST’s."
#4
Meinl
4.2
(20)
"The higher end of meinls cymbals probably have the best QC."
"I am absolutely in love with my meinl byzance trash crash (it has holes in it). Sounds so good"
"I would recommend Meinl because that's what I'm switching to."
"I really really like the Meinl classic custom darks."
"I got my first Meinl cymbals this month as well."
"14" Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve Hihats."
"It's a decent expense but worth it because I like to practice more when it sounds good."
"Cymbals that sound good in a band mix don’t always sound pleasing played in isolation."
"I would say Meinl or Hairiesis. I use meinl at church."
"Mein, zildjian, paiste are amongst the best you can find."
#5
Dream
4.2
(6)
"Really awesome if you’re on a budget because they’re on the cheaper side and they sound incredible."
"I really dig my Dream cymbals."
"Are great value instruments."
"Are great for the price."
"Dream cymbals are great for the price."
"Found Dream Cymbals to be really great value B20 cymbals."
#6
Zultan
4.2
(5)
"If you're in Europe check out Zultan cymbals on Thomann, far far better than the price suggests."
"I have a b20 set of zultan Caz cymbals that sound great."
"The Zultan/ Thomann brand is not too bad for their cost."
"Zultan or Stagg are probably good bets for new affordable cymbals."
"I’d recommend zultan, centet, or dream cymbals."
#7
Istanbul Agop
4.8
(4)
"I got some Istanbul Agop special edition jazz rides that are amazing for their price tag."
"Just get 1 Istanbul Agop 30th Anni ride."
"Tons of cymbals in that line, very affordable, sound amazing."
"Istanbul agop’s Xist line are great cymbals for the price."
#8
Cymbals
4.0
(4)
"I have had good luck in the used section at Guitar Center."
"You can get great deals on good cymbals."
"Got some good deals on cymbals/hardware that way"
"I'd suggest looking on Facebook Marketplace for what is near you."
#9
Wuhan
4.0
(4)
"Wuhans are RIDICULOUSLY GOOD FOR THE PRICE."
"Another vote for Wuhan"
"Used wuhans."
"If you want new Wuhan has cymbal packs for under 200."
#10
Zildjian A Custom
3.8
(4)
"Agree with everyone here saying to avoid intermediate cymbals."
"I would back shouts of A Customs or indeed Z Customs."
"Other than the A Custom, they're just not very good, that's all."
"The A custom 15" will resale in good shape for a little over $100."
#11
A Custom
5.0
(3)
"A custom is better quality."
"I have A Custom everything except for my K hybrid China."
"I just got my first A custom ever."
#12
Istanbul
4.3
(3)
"Istanbul xists all the way"
"Istanbul Xist sound better than they have any right to for their price"
"Istanbul."
#13
Meinl Custom Dark
4.0
(3)
"I would definitely recommend looking for a good used deal on good quality cymbals."
"Both Meinl Custom Dark and Zildjian S series are B12 bronze."
"Meinl Custom Dark are aggressive and loud, but darker tones."
#14
A Customs
5.0
(2)
"Are the best bang for your buck."
"Great for metalcore because they’re versatile."
#15
Zildjian K Custom Dark
4.5
(2)
"K Custom Dark"
"I play mostly custom dark K’s these days b/c they open up at a lower volume."
#16
Paragon
4.5
(2)
"Paragon. Top of the list!"
"I really like the 22" Paragon. Not the most crashable ride, but great stick definition across the bow and the bell is fantastic and cutting."
#17
Byzance
4.5
(2)
"The 20in and 22in Byzance Vintage Crashes are also excellent sounding in my opinion."
"Same with the 19in and 20in Extra Dry Thin Crashes."
#18
Heartbeat
4.5
(2)
"I second Heartbeat… we love ours…."
"Heartbeat Custom Dry. Sound great, not expensive."
#19
K
4.0
(2)
"20" K Kerope."
"20" K Constantiople original issue (circa 2005)."
#20
İstanbul Agop
5.0
(1)
"İstanbul Agop makes great cymbals, at least as good as zildjian."
#21
Mike Mongiello
4.0
(1)
"19.5" Mike Mongiello Low Bell Custom Ride."
#22
Evo
4.0
(1)
"I’d choose the evo and the crystal thin."
#23
Pure Alloy
4.0
(1)
"Pure Alloy Custom works for those genres."
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