The Best Cymbal Packs Under $1000

Alright, let’s get straight to it! Be prepared to get blown away by these awesome deals for the best cymbal packs under $1000 only here at DCP. We’ll be featuring five different brands including Istanbul, Meinl, Wuhan, Sabian, and Zildjian. Two of the cymbal packs on this list are DCP Exclusives, so make sure not to miss out!

Starting off this list is the beautiful Istanbul Agop “Xist” Brilliant Cymbal Pack. This set features a pair of 14” hi-hats, a 16” crash cymbal, and a 20” ride cymbal. Although this cymbal pack only contains three (3) cymbals, it does come with a stylish Istanbul Agop Cymbal Bag. Sweet!

The Istanbul Agop “Xist” is absolutely one of the most affordable cymbal packs on this list. Priced at only $781.06, the value for money is undeniable. And the best part? It absolutely sounds great! These cymbals are professional all the way and can sit on a mix very nicely. You can easily crash the ride cymbal, the crash cymbal is glassy-sounding, and the hi-hats are crispy.

Istanbul perfectly blends modern production techniques with traditional cymbal-making processes, allowing drummers to enjoy affordable yet high-quality cymbals at any level. So whether you’re a beginner or an expert-level drummer, the Istanbul Agop “Xist” cymbal pack is indeed a worthy addition to your setup!

Up next, we have the Meinl Classics “Dark” Custom Cymbal Pack with a really show stealing design. Dubbed as the “Dark” cymbals of Meinl, this cymbal pack features a pair of 14” dark hi-hats, a 16” dark crash cymbal, a 20” dark ride cymbal, and a free 18” crash cymbal. Oh, and you know what? The Meinl Classics “Dark” Custom is definitely one of the best value cymbal packs on this list, being priced at only $619.99!

With this awesome cymbal pack, you’ll surely get penetrating tones and attention-grabbing looks all at an unprecedented value! These cymbals cut through the mix extremely well and are perfect for loud, aggressive music. The ride cymbal is very pingy and articulate, the crashy cymbals have a nice , glassy crashing sound, and the hi-hats sound absolutely great.

What’s special about the Meinl Classics “Dark” Custom is that it’s made using B10 Bronze Alloy which has a higher content of tin compared to those of the Meinl Classics Series cymbals. Combined with high-tech computerized manufacturing and a stunning brilliant finish, this gives the Classics Custom Series an outstanding, rich, and musical sound for ambitious rock and heavy drummers!

At number three, as the name implies, we’ve got the huge Wuhan Koi Big Cymbal Pack. This amazing cymbal pack features a set of 15” hi-hats, 18” and 20” crash cymbals, and a 22” ride cymbal.

You know what’s interesting about this cymbal pack? Well, it’s because they are professional-level bronze cymbals made by what we consider an entry-level brand, Wuhan. With that being said, it offers an extensive range of potential. It sounds absolutely great, probably the most trashy-sounding cymbal pack we have on this list. Wuhan hit the mark with the Wuhan Koi using a perfect combination of lathing and hand-hammering which in turn produces sweet and complex tones.

Its raw, unlathed bells also bring high-end clarity — rounding out the warm tones delivered by the body of these cymbals. The Wuhan Koi’s mature frequencies are beautifully mirrored by understated laser-etched Koi and Wuhan logos on the cymbals. All in all, the Wuhan Koi brings one of the best-value cymbal packs on this list at an ultimate value of $949.99.

Sitting at number four is the DCP Exclusive Sabian AAX Performance Brilliant Cymbal Pack. That’s right! We’re proud to have worked closely with Sabian to bring you one of the best-value cymbal packs in the market. If you individually purchase the cymbals from this set, it would cost a total of $1555. Now, you can get these awesome cymbals for $999.99 exclusively here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth!

The Sabian AAX Performance consists of a pair of 14” X-Plosion hi-hats, 18” and 20” X-Plosion crash cymbals, and a 21” raw bell dry ride. I mean — it’s everything you would need and want for a cymbal pack! The hi-hats cut pretty neat and articulate, the crashes are nice and thin, and the raw bell dry ride produces great bell separation with just the right amount of wash.

And the best part? It’s exclusively made for you, drum fans. You can only purchase this at this particularly affordable price at the Drum Center of Portsmouth. Where you can find everything great about drums!

Finally, rocking this list at number five is another awesome DCP Exclusive, the Zildjian A Sweet Cymbal Pack! This unbelievable masterpiece created by the collaboration between DCP and Zildjian will absolutely blow you away. Priced at only $999.99, it already comes with a pair of 15” New Beat hi-hats, 18” and 20” A thin crashes, and a 23” Sweet ride cymbal.

This one is a custom pre-pack that we specifically designed for drummers who want a huge but refined sound, maximum tone, and projection. Oh, and one thing we particularly loved about the Zildjian A Sweet cymbal pack is that the thin crashes blended better and created a bigger overall sound. Remember — the thinner the cymbals are, the more freely they vibrate. This allows for better sound projection and at the same time minimizes the risk of breakage.

If you individually buy the cymbals from this set, it’ll cost you a whopping $1469.80. And hey, this Zildjian A Sweet cymbal pack is only a limiter set, so make sure to get one for yourself as soon as you can!

And there you have it! We have just featured the Best Cymbal Packs Under $1000, all available only here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth. The LARGEST Independently Owned Drum Store in the World!

There will definitely come a time when you would feel the urge of upgrading the cymbals of your drum setup. Depending on your playing style and genre, you would need to browse through an extensive range of cymbal collections until you find the one. Well, buying a cymbal pack would absolutely save you a lot of both time and money! So make sure to watch this video and more from DCP’s playlist to get you all set up.

Oh, you still can't decide? That’s absolutely fine. You can contact our team of experts here at DCP to get started and help you with any questions or inquiries! You can reach us via phone or email at (603) 319-8109 or support@drumcenternh.com.