Detail 01
Medium light weight
Thinner plate speaks quickly and responds at soft dynamics. Trade-off is less top volume and less tolerance for hard crashing.
Product detailSKU #1273887989480
ZildjianA Classic Orchestral Medium Light Crash Cymbal Pair 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Matched pair of 18-inch medium-light orchestral crash cymbals. For concert and orchestral percussionists who need controlled, blending crashes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and concert band percussion sections
- Repertoire needing quick, articulate crashes at low volume
- Players who need dynamic control from pianissimo up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching and field use — too light for outdoor abuse
- Drum set players wanting a mounted crash
- Anyone needing maximum volume over a loud brass section
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
18 inch diameter
Middle-of-the-road concert size. Enough body for full crashes, still controllable for one player to handle repeatedly.
Detail 03
A Classic Orchestral series
Voiced to blend into an ensemble rather than cut through it, with a darker, more even spread.
Detail 04
Sold as a matched pair
Two cymbals selected to work together. Hand crashed, not stand mounted.
Detail 05
Crash cymbal, hand type
Struck against each other rather than with a stick, so technique and dampening against the body control the sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Leather straps and pads are commonly sold separately from the cymbals
- 02Medium light will not survive marching season — pick heavier for field use
- 03Budget for a padded bag; edge nicks on thin plates change the tone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Medium light or medium — which for concert band?
Medium light favors soft, quick, blended crashes and works well in most concert band writing. Step up in weight if your group plays loud, brass-heavy repertoire regularly.
02Can these be used for marching band?
Not recommended. Medium light plates are thin and marching crashes are hard and repetitive. Marching-specific pairs use heavier metal to survive that.
03Do I need straps?
Yes, hand cymbals require leather straps and usually pads. These are typically bought separately, so plan for them before your first rehearsal.
04Can I mount one on a stand?
Hand cymbals are drilled for straps and voiced to be crashed together. You can rest one on a suspended stand for rolls, but they are not designed as kit crashes.
