What are the best cymbal sets for beginners?

This page compares 8 cymbal sets with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Stagg EXK Cymbal Set, Wuhan 457 4-Piece Chrome Cymbal Pack, Kasza Cymbals Quiet on the Set Practice Cymbal Pack. Prices range from £69 to £495. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.

Product ⇅ Price ⇅ Cymbal Count (piece) ⇅ Bell Size (inch) ⇅ Weight (pound) ⇅ Material ⇅ Series ⇅ Includes Stand ⇅
Stagg EXK Cymbal Set
US 		£184.87 ≈ 3 — — B8 bronze — —

The Stagg EXK Cymbal Set includes a 20 in ride, 16 in crash, and 14 in hi-hats made from B8 bronze, plus a cymbal bag. It suits beginners and developing drummers who want a bright, projecting cymbal setup at an accessible price.

★ Ideal for

This set suits beginners because it provides the essential 14 in hi-hats, 16 in crash, and 20 in ride in one B8 bronze package, making it a straightforward starting setup.

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Music & Arts Guitar Center
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Wuhan 457 4-Piece Chrome Cymbal Pack
US 		£69.14 ≈ 4 — — B20 alloy 457 Chrome —

This pack includes 14in hi-hats, a 16in crash, and a 20in ride with a bright chrome finish. It is an affordable starter set suited to beginners and players completing a drum kit.

★ Ideal for

It suits beginners because the four-piece setup provides 14in hi-hats, a 16in crash, and a 20in ride in one affordable starter pack.

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Guitar Center Drum Center of Portsmouth Musician's Friend
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Kasza Cymbals Quiet on the Set Practice Cymbal Pack
US 		£147.90 ≈ 5 — — — Quiet on the Set —

This low-volume practice pack includes 14 in hi-hats, 20 in ride, 18 in crash, 16 in crash, and a carrying case. It suits drummers of all levels who need a complete cymbal setup for quieter practice at home or in shared spaces.

★ Ideal for

This pack suits beginners because its five-cymbal configuration covers the main cymbal sounds in a standard drum setup while its low-volume design allows realistic practice with less noise.

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Guitar Center Drums Etc. Big Bang Distribution
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SABIAN SBR Performance Pack With 16in O-Zone Crash
US 		£273.61 ≈ 4 — — Brass SBR —

This four-cymbal pack includes 14in hi-hats, a 16in crash, a 16in O-Zone crash, and a 20in ride. Its hammered and lathed brass cymbals provide a bright, focused sound suited to beginners, practice, live performance, and studio work.

★ Ideal for

This suits beginners because it provides four matched SBR brass cymbals, including two 16in crashes and a 20in ride, in one ready-to-play set.

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Guitar Center Music & Arts
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Zildjian L80 Series LV348 Low Volume Cymbal Box Pack With Free 18in Crash Ride
US 		£240.31 ≈ 3 — 3.86 kg Proprietary Alloy Low Volume L80 —

This pack includes a 13in hi-hat pair, 14in crash, and 18in crash-ride made from Zildjian's proprietary alloy. Its perforated matte design produces up to 80% less volume than traditional cymbals, making it suitable for quiet practice, lessons, apartments, and low-volume rehearsals.

★ Ideal for

It suits beginners because the three-cymbal setup covers essential hi-hat, crash, and crash-ride sounds while the low-volume design allows realistic practice without excessive noise.

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Guitar Center Music & Arts Musician's Friend
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Zildjian L80 Series LV468 Low Volume Cymbal Pack
US 		£310.56 ≈ 4 — — Proprietary alloy L80 low volume ✗

This pack includes two 14 in hi-hats, a 16 in crash, and an 18 in crash ride with a perforated proprietary alloy design that reduces volume by up to 80 percent. It suits drummers who need authentic cymbal feel for quiet practice, lessons, apartments, or low-volume performances.

★ Ideal for

This is a strong beginner cymbal set because it includes four essential cymbals in practical 14 in, 16 in, and 18 in sizes while reducing volume by up to 80 percent for quieter practice.

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Guitar Center Music & Arts Memphis Drum Shop
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MEINL Classics Custom Brilliant Complete Cymbal Set
US 		£495.47 ≈ 4 — Medium B12 Bronze Classics Custom Brilliant ✗

This set includes a 14in hi-hat pair, an 18in crash, and a 20in ride with matching brilliant finishes and medium weights. Its bright, articulate B12 bronze sound suits live performance, recording, practice, and standard drum-kit setups.

★ Ideal for

It suits beginners because the four-cymbal setup provides essential hi-hat, crash, and ride sounds in a consistent medium-weight B12 bronze package.

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Music & Arts Pro Drum Shop
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MEINL Classics Custom Dual Complete Cymbal Set
US 		£485.23 ≈ 5 — — B12 bronze alloy Classics Custom Dual ✗

This set includes 14in hi-hats, a 16in crash, an 18in crash and a 20in ride. Its B12 bronze construction and dark, complex sound suit beginners who want a complete acoustic drum setup for practice, recording and live playing.

★ Ideal for

It suits beginners because the five-piece set provides the essential hi-hats, crashes and ride in versatile sizes, while the B12 bronze alloy delivers a responsive, musically useful sound.

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Memphis Drum Shop Music & Arts Into Music Store
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