Best Crash Effect Cymbals in 2026

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

Thinner weights that deliver washier and more emotive sounds

Taking its name from Ilham – the Turkish word for inspiration

Taking its name from Ilham – the Turkish word for inspiration –

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)

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 14" china cymbal; this china has a bold, trashy sound that's perfect for accents and adding energy to your playing; most players mount with the edge and bell facing down to get the classic china sound effect

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

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 trash crash cymbal — the Classics Custom trash crash is an immensely versatile cymbal, due in part to the hole cut outs that dry the sustain out — perfect for trashy accents on its own or use it in a cymbal stack configuration

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

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

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

XSR cymbals offer unprecedented sound and performance at a budget price while being made from the exact same metal as our most expensive cymbals

With the 18" XSR O-Zone, SABIAN has applied the highly-effective and successful B8 Pro double-ring O-Zone hole design to a B20 cast cymbal for the first time

The result is a darker, quicker effects crash with more white noise and more pure attack

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!

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

🎶LOWER VOLUME & REAL SOUND — The Low Volume Crash Cymbals has lower pitch and a warmer more realistic crash sound and feel like real cymbals when played, but these are up to 60%-70% quieter than traditional cymbals without losing the feel of the metal cymbals.

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

🎶THICKEN DURABILITY — This practice crash cymbal is 10%-20% thicker than other silent cymbals. The stainless steel material is thickened to ensure durability, making it less likely to break.

Easy playability, A bright crash sound

Designed for beginner and student musicians using a durable brass alloy that maintains its tone while holding up to the brunt of drum sticks

Ideal for beginner drum set, students or professional players.

High Quality and Durable Band Rhythm Percussion Instrument Parts

High hardness tablets, strong resistance to hit, not easy to deformation

Fine grinding, vibrato richer, the is clean and delicate

Durable sturdy: more durable and thicker, with more obvious noise reduction effect.

Practical accessories: this cymbal is designed to replace the old cymbal of your drum set, making your performance more attractive.

Fine details: this cymbal has exquisite workmanship, stable and unfading, anti- rust for long time use.

♬【Durable】The drum cymbal is a high hardness tablet, with impact resistance, and is not easy to deform, suitable for long term use.

♬【Alloy Material】Crash cymbal, alloy, with a traditional appearance, can provide you with excellent sound.

♬【Nice Percussive Sound】The cymbal will have a short, thick sound, and the accent effect will give you a better performance.

Fine grinding, vibrato richer

14 Inch Alloy Crash Ride Cymbal Hi-Hat for Drum Rhythm Percussion Instrument Part ; Accessories

Material: Alloy

【Premium Material】: Crash cymbal, brass material, stable and unfading, durable and anti-rust for long time use. with a traditional appearance, can provide you with excellent sound. and versatile materials that support Performance.

【Designed for new】: The drum cymbal is suitable for new who are how to learn around drum sets. With fine workmanship, each detail is finished meticulously, classic appearance, beautiful and delicate.

【Application】: The sound is vibrant, crisp and loud, delivering persuasive sound quality. Very suitable for beginner drummers, students, and professional .

Application: Very suitable for beginner drummers, students, and professional .

Designed for new: The drum cymbal is suitable for new who are how to learn around drum sets.

High hardness tablet: The drum cymbal is a high hardness tablet, with impact resistance, and is not easy to deform, , and suitable for long term use.