Looking for a cymbal pack under $750? This is an interesting range for cymbal sets as many of the most well-known lines start above this price point and many of the best budget packs are cheaper. So what can you get in this price range? Well, you start to get a lot more complex sounds than in lower ranges, while not quite hitting the refinement of more expensive ones. That said there are some very good cymbals at this price point that can compete with pricier ones.
One thing you won’t find here is any brass. So anything you buy here will have that wider range and tonality of bronze with more character than the budget cymbals in our lists for packs under $500 and under $350. If you can come up with just a little more scratch, we’d encourage you to check out our picks for the best cymbal sets under $1000, though
Here they are, our choices for The Best Cymbal Sets Under $750. Remember, everyone’s style and needs are different, so choose what’s right for you.
Meinl Classics Custom Dark Set
Meinl calls these cymbals “Aggressive and loud, but with a dark and warm tone…Here, the cutting nature of Classics Custom is met with a shadowy and intense wash that envelops your playing with a complex, dark tone. ” These cymbals really do have an interesting sound to them. Nice wash, unique attack and overtones, and they seem to cut through guitars and keys nicely according to reviewers. Check out a demo video here. If you want a slightly different mix of these cymbals, there are other combo packs too with varying price ranges and for just a tiny bit more you can get the Classics Custom Dual pack which also sounds great.
Dark and warm, loud and agressive - a unique combination of sounds and an excellent intermediate cymbal pack you'll love for years to come.
Sabian XSR Performance Set
Sabian describes the XSR series as “Crashes are thinner, with quicker responses. Rides provide a tasty balance of stick definition and tonal wash. And hi-hats are crispy and accurate, with boosted clarity and cut.” And they say it’s “Not a budget series, but rather a line designed to fit your cymbal budget.” These cymbals definitely have some punch to them. To our ear, they sound best suited for rock, but have some versatility. A nice set of cymbals in this price range that you could easily mix and match with other lines.
An intermediate series that you can build on. Perfect for rock, but suitable for other styles, this is the kind of set that either upgrades your cheap cymbals or gets you started with a solid set.
Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbal Box Set
Meinl describes these cymbals as “Made for drummers who need a tough cymbal that will endure a punishing set night after night while delivering plenty of volume and cut. Exactly as their name suggests, they are an extreme version of Classics Custom. They have the same brightness, clarity, and shimmer, but with a double-shot of punch and volume for more power and precision to climb above the roar of distortion-charged amps.” You can hear them here. Time for you rock the hell out!
If you want some tough cymbals made for hard playing at practice or on stage, this set is a great start.
Zildjian A City Cymbal Pack
A cool set of cymbals from Zildjian. The unique mix of cymbals here are great for a small kit, a small space, and for a variety of music including jazz and hip hop. You get a pair of Zildjian’s classic New Beat hi-hats, along with a fast crash an 18″ Uptown Ride. None of these project too much, and all have great stick definition with a fast decay on the crash. This set isn’t for everyone, but there are many drummers it’s a perfect fit for. Excellent quality cymbals in this set, and you could easily build on this without ever replacing any of these three cymbals. Check out a street performance using this pack here.
A unique set with great sounds for practice or performance. We applaud Zildjian for going outside of the box with this cymbal pack.
Zildjian S Family Performer Cymbal Pack
Zildjian calls the S series of cymbals “bright and intense by nature.” They cut through mix pretty well, have some nice stick sound and wash, and are fairly versatile. We could see these used in rock, gospel, funk, pop, and other genres without sounding out of place. These cymbals have a great sound for their price range, and would give most drummers something to build off of for the future. If you want to see them in action, check out this video.
If you're looking for a solid set of cymbals you can use for a long time and add to, this is a great start.
Meinl Classics Custom Brilliant Cymbal Set
Bright and punchy with the shiniest finish you’ve ever seen on a cymbal. If you like a really crisp, bright sound with lots of attack, this is a great set of cymbals for you. The Classics line for Meinl is very popular, and if you’ve been eying this brand at all, we encourage you to check these out. These sound great in many styles of music as long as you aren’t going for a dark sound. If so, there’s also a Classics Custom Dark series different tones. Check out the Brilliant version here.
A great set of cymbals similar to the Zildjian S series in profile. Start with these and add on later, they'll mix and match well.
Sabian B8X Complete Cymbal Set
While we don’t like the sound of these quite as much as the others on this list, these are still great beginner to intermediate cymbals, and this offer gets you a lot of cymbals! Great for rock especially, these B8X cymbals are solid, and you can later replace and add to them if you want. They’re perfect for practice, and a huge step up from the lower line brass cymbals. If you want to see them being played hard, check this video out. An incredible value in this cymbal pack if you’re looking for a full cymbal set up!
A solid practice set and a great value in this six piece pack. You get hats, two crashes, a splash, a china, and a ride. What else do you need to get started?
We hope one of these picks for the best cymbal sets under $750 becomes yours. If not, then check out our other cymbal pack reviews – there’s something for everyone in every price range.