Best cymbals on Reddit
207 reviews from r/drums, r/Drumming, r/cymbals and 9 more subreddits
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#1
Zildjian
4.3
(70)
"I just picked one up and I love it."
"Zildian A Custom and Sabian K Series are my absolut favourites for that"
"The 21” Zildjian Rock Ride is incredible for heavy music"
"22" k crash ride, loud when you want it to be, quiet when you want it to be, and always sounds musical"
"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."
"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."
#2
Sabian
4.3
(35)
"I would take a look at the Sabian frx cymbals. They are normal cymbals, but have many small holes in them that take out a lot of those really nasty high-mid frequencies."
"The Sabian FRX line is amazing for small rooms"
"I love my Sabian HH TS Sessions Ride."
"Right here! 22” Sabian HHX Complex Thin Ride. You’ll love it. BTW, It makes a great crash cymbal too!"
"Sabian HHX"
"Stratus ride, hhx legacy, hhx anthology all good picks"
"HHX Evolution"
"I really like the sound of Sabian’s AAX series."
"HHX or Paragons."
"HHX Evolution."
#3
Paiste
4.4
(30)
"2002 ride."
"Paiste Monad"
"I have a Signature myself and absolutely love how it pings, rides and even washes."
"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."
#4
Meinl
4.3
(14)
"The higher end of meinls cymbals probably have the best QC."
"I would recommend Meinl because that's what I'm switching to."
"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."
"OP something trashy like a Byzance Extra Dry or Pure Vintage might help too."
"Are really good yet work just as well as the other high end cymbals."
#5
Wuhan
4.4
(7)
"Order the kid a Wuhan Western Traditional cymbal pack"
"Check out the Wuhan Western pack made from B20 bronze alloy, the same stuff used for lots of higher-end cymbals."
"Wuhans are RIDICULOUSLY GOOD FOR THE PRICE."
"Wuhan western style. Not much more expensive than brass, but so much better."
"Another vote for Wuhan"
"Used wuhans."
"If you want new Wuhan has cymbal packs for under 200."
#6
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."
#7
Zultan
4.4
(5)
"Zultan mellow series!"
"If you're in Europe check out Zultan cymbals on Thomann, far far better than the price suggests."
"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."
#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
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."
#10
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."
#11
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."
#12
A Customs
5.0
(2)
"Are the best bang for your buck."
"Great for metalcore because they’re versatile."
#13
Istanbul
4.5
(2)
"Istanbul xists all the way"
"Istanbul Xist sound better than they have any right to for their price"
#14
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."
#15
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."
#16
Istanbul Agop
4.5
(2)
"Tons of cymbals in that line, very affordable, sound amazing."
"Istanbul agop’s Xist line are great cymbals for the price."
#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
K
4.0
(2)
"20" K Kerope."
"20" K Constantiople original issue (circa 2005)."
#19
602
3.5
(2)
"I think the 602 ME’s sound amazing but their darker tone does not carry or cut nearly as well as brighter cymbals."
"I have these and they sound amazing but they are mediums and need a bit more to open up."
#20
Zildjian A
5.0
(1)
"Used Zildjian A or Sabian AA are easy to find, affordable, and sound great."
#21
Roland Digital Ride
5.0
(1)
"My Roland ride has been going strong since its release with literally zero issues."
#22
Masterwork
5.0
(1)
"Masterwork Resonant series."
#23
Centent
5.0
(1)
"Centent....100%. Try them. Think you'd want the Lads."
#24
K Custom
4.0
(1)
"I think that’s a great price for the K Customs alone."
#25
Paiste, Istanbul Agop, KCon
4.0
(1)
"Most medium thin weight cymbals will work well."
#26
Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian, Meinl, Dream
4.0
(1)
"If you buy pro-level cymbals from Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian, Meinl, Dream, etc ... they should work in multiple genres."
#27
Mike Mongiello
4.0
(1)
"19.5" Mike Mongiello Low Bell Custom Ride."
#28
Evo
4.0
(1)
"I’d choose the evo and the crystal thin."
#29
SBR
3.0
(1)
"Your best bet if you're looking for budget is gonna be to buy a couple if SBR crashes."
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