Best Meinl Cymbals Effect Cymbals in 2025

Bright, trashy China effect

Blends well with other cymbal sounds

Excellent cymbal stacker for stretching your sound with more FX possibilities

Crisp, sweet, sophisticated cymbals with a modern sound

Great cymbal set for a variety of drumming styles

Made using radical rotary hammering techniques

MAJOR UPGRADE FROM "STOCK" STARTER CYMBALS: these are not those distractingly cheap, flimsy prop cymbals that come with most drum sets; Meinl HCS cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players

WHY IT MATTERS: playing HCS cymbals will sound more like what you hear in actual songs, making the drums even more fun to play; plus, they aren't going to fall apart, dent, or bend after a few uses like stock cymbals

WHAT'S IN THE BOX: includes one 18"crash/ride cymbal; this cymbal fills the gap between a ride and crash, where it's not too thin or too thick for either purpose; go from a bright "ping" sound on the top to a wide-open wash (or sustain) when crashing

HCS Bronze Trash Crash — features a thin weight in combination with different sized cut-outs — It delivers a loud and brash crash sound with a short sustain

B8 bronze alloy — HCS Bronze cymbals are designed for beginners who are just starting or players looking to expand — the B8 bronze alloy is fully lathed for a refined, bright and clear response

Made in Germany with green energy — These cymbals feature the Meinl stamp and a small laser engraved logo with the text: Made in Germany — Our Meinl Cymbals Factory in Gutenstetten runs on green energy

Classics Custom Brilliant Trash Stacks — are packed with an aggressive cut to boost your sound with trashy effects — tighten their tension for a quick attack or loosen for a fat sound

Brilliant finish and fully lathed — to deliver as much shimmering cut as possible, these cymbals feature a highly reflective brilliant finish with fully lathed surfaces on both sides

Explosive cymbals for power players — Classics Custom cymbals open up to deliver an energetic drive at loud dynamics, making them a sure bet for high octane styles like rock and metal

Trash stack cymbal pair — includes two Meinl HCS 14" Trash Stack cymbals that stack directly on each other to create short, trashy and modern sound effects; hole cut-outs boost trashy tone and shorten the cymbal's sustain for the ultimate stack sound

You'll sound more naturally musical — get the cymbal sound you want without a brash, tinny, or over-the-top piercing pitch; Meinl HCS cymbals develop plenty of warmth with a pleasant, balanced tone so you can sound more naturally musical on your drums

Easy to stack — the top cymbal is similar to a trash crash and the bottom is more like a trash china so they nest together easily; use your stand to tighten the cymbals down for a crisp sound or keep them loose for sloshy notes (stand not included)

8" Cymbal Stack with Threaded Stand Adapter

B8X cymbals are hammered for more projection and complexity than any other B8

These cymbals ensure you’ll get noticed on stage

Fast, punchy, bright and loud attack make the SABIAN 14" B8X Thin Crash a cutting model

Thin crisp quick

10" Wuhan splash perfect all purpose size for virtually any musical application

Everything a drummer looks for in a splash cymbal

MAJOR UPGRADE FROM "STOCK" STARTER CYMBALS: these are not those distractingly cheap, flimsy prop cymbals that come with most drum sets; Meinl HCS cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players

WHY IT MATTERS: playing HCS cymbals will sound more like what you hear in actual songs, making the drums even more fun to play; plus, they aren't going to fall apart, dent, or bend after a few uses like stock cymbals

WHAT'S IN THE BOX: includes one 8" bell; the HCS bell is a standout effects cymbal with a crystal-clear "ping" note that rings out for a long time; try using it inverted over your ride for heavy bell riding sounds heard in rock and metal music

10 inch splash cymbal for jazz drum

The splash perfect all pourpose size for virtually any musical application

Everything a drummer looks for in a splash cymbal

8" China Splash Cymbal Made from B12 Bronze with a Lathed Top Bottom

a Brilliant Finish

Machine Hammering

B8X cymbals are hammered for more projection and complexity than any other B8

These cymbals ensure you’ll get noticed on stage

Precision formed, hammered and lathed for pure, tonally tight sounds, B8X is the bright, cutting sound of pure Bronze

The quiet 20" ride cymbal is 90% quieter than traditional cymbals without losing the feel of the metal cymbals. play longer without ear fatigue or hearing damage.

Compared with ordinary mute cymbals, it has more perforations and more complicated arrangements,Can provide a more silent effect.

The low volume ride cymbal have more than 1500 holes in each cymbal produce beautifully rich and clear cymbal tones with a lower volume.

New tonal color direction for iconic K Family

Highly versatile ride for all genres of music

Crashable with a clear bell

20" Cast Bronze Effects Crash Cymbal with Brilliant Finish

Excellent definition with dry, full-bodied stick sound

Trashy crash qualities for accents

Dark, warm undertones

16” Classics Custom Extreme Metal china cymbal — this heavyweight china can easily speak up through any loud mix due to its heavier weight and increased thickness with extra hammering — its fearless attack is coupled with a fiery, trashy sustain

Brilliant finish and fully lathed — to deliver as much shimmering cut as possible, these cymbals feature a highly reflective brilliant finish with fully lathed surfaces on both sides — the combination of lathing and buffing delivers a classic, clean sound

Extra deep hammering — Classics Custom Extreme Metal cymbals feature additional large hammer blows that darken the tonality enough to counteract the heavier weight's increased brightness — the result is power, volume and clarity with a well-rounded sound

B8X cymbals are hammered for more projection and complexity than any other B8

Precision formed, hammered and lathed for pure, tonally tight sounds, B8X is the bright, cutting sound of pure Bronze

B8X cymbals are priced to make your first move into this precious metal an easy one

B8X cymbals are hammered for more projection and complexity than any other B8

The bright bite of our SABIAN 18" B8X Chinese is aggressive and edgy, with a cool, cutting rawness that is at once immediate and trashy

These cymbals ensure you’ll get noticed on stage

Catalog ID: 21216CSB

Finish: Brilliant

Metal: B20

Healing Zen sounds set: 3.1inch singing bowl with ring pad, hand sewed ring cushion, mallet, storage bag, 7.5inch Dorje Vajra handbell,2.5inch finger Cymbals Bells,10inchSinging Scripture Implement Buddhist Supplies, 8inch Tibetanstyle cross and pestle pad and sturdy Zen burlap bag

Ancient sound therapy instruments: Originated from Tibetan Buddhism, the vibration frequency can interact with brain waves, healing sounds for sleep,thereby reducing mental stress, relieving brain fatigue, eliminating negative energy, and stimulating inner mindfulness. Combined with meditation, the effect is even more

Simple and simple: the prayer bowl and Tibetan bell are made of brass, the design is simple, not sticking to the pattern, but also emphasizing the texture of the sound, which makes people relaxed and happy, the mind is clear

HIGH-QUALITY SWISS FLANGER STACK CYMBALS - Our PSTX series is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. With its core of the Swiss models and silky surface, you'll be sure to enhance your performance and upgrade your drum kit with great sound quality.

EARTHY, WARM, & DRY - This range offers a complex mix with a soft, giving and responsive feel. Depending on how aggressively you tighten the pair, you can achieve dry, trashy hi-hat sounds, or even shattering and noisy-washy crash effects!

BUILT-TO-LAST DURABILITY - Ensure your Paiste cymbals will be around for years to come! Enjoy the innovative design that stands out visually due to its aluminum Pure Bells concept. Your drummer friends will love it too!

Three layers of custom-cut bronze deliver raw, dirty, funky sounds

Create rapidfire bursts of white noise that cut with precision and clarity

Exclusive innovation from the SABIAN Vault team

Classics Custom Dark Hihat — when playing these hihats closed, you get all of the definition you need for blazing singles and doubles — playing the hats open sends out a powerful crashing effect

Dark finish with extra hammering — a highly specialized finishing process leaves this cymbal with shadowy tones and plenty of volume — extra deep hammering adds complexity to its character

Explosive cymbals for power players — Classics Custom Dark cymbals open up to deliver an energetic drive at loud dynamics, making them a sure bet for high octane styles like rock and metal

Customize Tone, Volume and Balance with GEN16 Digital Processor

Plays and speaks like an acoustic cymbal (Not a trigger)

Perfect for Low-Volume settings (Lesson/Band room, Churches)

2017 Color Sound 900 Series

Warm and rich sound

Weight: medium thin

🎶CHINA CYMBAL — The 18" low volume china cymbal to round out your low volume cymbal set is perfect. China cymbal features an upward facing lip around the edge that gives it a unique gong-like sound.

🎶LOWER VOLUME & REAL SOUND — The 18 inch china cymbal sounds low, bright and crispy, and feels like real cymbals when played, but it is up to 60%-70% quieter than traditional cymbals without losing the feel of the metal cymbals.

🎶GREAT QUALITY — The quiet china cymbal is well built, and the edges are polished and smooth, our proprietary modern manufacturing techniques combined with stainless steel give you a real cymbal feel with a sophisticated look.

16" Linear Smash

Wuhan

Quality Made

Three layers of custom-cut bronze deliver raw, dirty, funky sounds

Create rapidfire bursts of white noise that cut with precision and clarity

Exclusive innovation from the SABIAN Vault team