What are the quietest electronic cymbals available?
This page compares 3 electronic cymbals with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Roland CY-12 Thin Crash Cymbal Pad, Roland CY-14C-T V-Cymbal Electronic Thin Crash Cymbal, Yamaha PCY-155 E-Drum Cymbal Pad. Prices range from £120 to £251. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Roland CY-12 Thin Crash Cymbal Pad
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£162.73 ≈ | 0.83 | 12.01 x 1.85 in | 2 | — | — | BOW/EDGE OUTPUT jack |
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The Roland CY-12C-T is a thin 12-inch crash cymbal pad with separate bow and edge triggering, natural swinging motion, and edge choke support. Its soft surface and thinner profile provide a quieter, more acoustic-like playing feel, making it suitable for electronic drummers and V-Drums users. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking the quietest electronic cymbals because its 40% thinner profile and soft rubber surface reduce impact noise while retaining two-zone bow and edge triggering.
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Roland CY-14C-T V-Cymbal Electronic Thin Crash Cymbal
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£250.77 ≈ | 1 | 14 x 1.9 in | 2 | — | ✓ | 1 x 1/4 in trigger output jack |
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The Roland CY-14C-T is a 14-inch thin crash cymbal pad with separate bow and edge zones, natural swinging motion, choke control, and sensitive velocity response. It suits Roland V-Drums players who want a realistic, expressive crash pad for home practice, rehearsal, or performance. ★ Ideal forIt suits people seeking quiet electronic cymbals because its 40% thinner profile and soft rubber edge are designed to reduce impact noise while retaining natural motion and responsive two-zone triggering.
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Yamaha PCY-155 E-Drum Cymbal Pad
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£119.83 ≈ | 1.3 | 15 x 2.01 in | 3 | — | — | 1 x standard stereo phone output jack |
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The Yamaha PCY-155 is a 15-inch, three-zone electronic cymbal pad with separate bow, bell, and edge zones. It supports cymbal choking and realistic dynamic playing, making it suitable for Yamaha, 2Box, Pearl Mimic, and compatible electronic drum modules. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking quieter electronic cymbals because its rubber surface is designed for low impact noise while providing three-zone triggering, choking, and a large 15-inch playing area.
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