BEST UPPER MID-RANGE CYMBALS FOR 2025! ($680-$800)

🥁 I Tested Every Upper Mid-Range Cymbal Pack Under $800 — This $790 Pack DESTROYS $2,000+ Sets!

After months of intensive testing across the upper mid-range category, one result stood out: a $790 pack built from hand-hammered Turkish B20 bronze delivers tone and craftsmanship that rivals professional sets costing three times more. This 20-minute deep-dive pinpoints the cymbal bundle that hits the true sweet-spot between quality and affordability.

🔥 THE UPPER MID-RANGE REVELATION

Why Turkish B20 bronze at $790 outperforms $2,000+ pro sets
The secret to hand-crafted quality at accessible pricing
How modern B20 alloys compete with traditional manufacturing
Which pack offers unbeatable versatility across all genres
A definitive ranking of the four leading upper mid-range contenders

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction: Finding the Upper Mid-Range Category
02:02 – #4 Meinl Classics Custom Dark – German Dark Character ($680)
06:36 – #3 Zildjian S Series Performer – American Reliability ($700)
11:41 – #2 Sabian XSR Performance Set – Modern B20 Innovation ($760)
16:04 – #1 Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant – The Turkish Game-Changer ($790)
21:25 – Comprehensive Value Analysis and Final Recommendations
23:11– Final Category Recommendations
24:27– Subscribe for More Pro Reviews

🏆 THE CLEAR WINNER
Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant ($790) – Perfect 10/10 value score: genuine Turkish craftsmanship, B20 bronze construction, and a pro-grade cymbal bag included.

📊 COMPLETE COMPARISON ANALYSIS
All four packs evaluated for brightness, complexity, versatility and value, with detailed sound samples and genre-specific recommendations.

🎯 FEATURED BRANDS ANALYZED
Istanbul Agop | Sabian | Zildjian | Meinl

💡 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

The differences between B10, B12 and B20 bronze alloys in this price tier
Why Turkish hand-hammering delivers unmatched character at mid-range pricing
How modern manufacturing techniques create pro-quality cymbals
Which pack best suits your musical style and venue requirements
Expansion strategies and cymbal-bag value analysis for each bundle