We consider a quiet drum cymbal to be a worthy investment in the long run.
We are here to help you choose the right one for your needs from all the best available products in market today.
Our review process:
After analysing dozens of cymbals for the past few months, here are our favorite cymbals, in a wide range of styles and prices.
Our final collection has the best products and we also worked hard to maintain variety within our selection to accommodate personal preferences.
We have collected cymbals from several brands including batking, avedis zildjian company, juilsioa, soundpier, musoo etc., specific to your regular usage .
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These are great to practice with as they are low volume and feel better than pads or electronic cymbals. It is perfect for those in living arrangements that require low volume. They're a great looking cymbal and sound good too. It is great for working on jazz ride patterns and being able to hone in on your ride cymbal while working on independence.
The electronic sounds, when amplified, can be adjusted so that both cymbals have relatively equal volume. It is a bit thick & isn't as bright sounding as a "real" hand-hammered 10" splash, but it still isn't a bad cymbal at all.
Why We Like This:
Perfect for smaller rooms, everyone that plays these wants them
Excellent quality, sound and feel as one would expect from zildjian
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The avedis zildjian company quiet pack should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This set is so nice as it is so quiet. The drumheads have a great feel to them. The cymbals sound fantastic, at 1/4 of the volume. They are really quiet. They are too bouncy and do not feel anything like real heads. It is a great economical kit to not disturb the neighbors. They are a must if you want to practice at home without causing grief to your family.
Why We Like This:
Perfect answer for someone wanting the feel of playing drums without the pounding percussion
Reduced volume about 80% on the cymbals and 90% on the heads
Huge value play if you're looking to quiet your acoustic set for practice
Great solution to practicing without waking the neighbors
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These are you looking for a pack of cymbals that are loud but not too loud. The Zildjian Low Volume cymbals have much better tone. The bell does not make any noticable difference of a sound and they don't have the same rebound as a normal cymbal. The three cymbals included in the pack are fantastic for the money.
This mute cymbal set will be your best choice-the mute cymbal package includes 5 pieces. The 14" hihats are decent as long as your playing the edge, the minute you go up top there's a metallic ring that's somewhat annoying. These can meet your pratice requirement at anytime and anywhere.
Why We Like This:
A decent alternative to the higher end cymbals
You can play longer without ear fatigue or hearing damage
Good reduction in volume, decent sound and realistic swing weight
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The crash and ride cymbals are significantly quieter than regular cymbals, much like what you can hear on the open HH hits. The quiet cymbals are well built, and the edges. The stainless steel material is thickened to ensure durability, making it less likely to break. The power of the drum performance is still maintained and the cymbals ring true, just without the ear-splitting power of a full cymbal.
These cymbals are perfect for practice. All sizes crash pretty well, the hihats and ride sound decent enough for recording with low volume drum heads.
Why We Like This:
You can also stack different sizes to get a unique, trashy sound
Very easy on the ears when playing in a basement rehearsal
Even comes with a well built cymbal bag and quick clips
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If you are looking for a loud crashing set of cymbals, these are not them, but they do sound good, perfect for a practice set. Each of the Sonicake low volume cymbals has more than 1500 holes to produce beautifully rich and clear cymbal tones with a lower volume. The quiet cymbals are well built, and the entire surface of the mute cymbal is polished to make the surface and edges smoother.
These cymbals are durable, great quality and produce a lower volume perfect for those who are looking for a quieter and more durable set. They work as intended to take the sound of the cymbals down for rehearsal thus saving the hearing of the musicians and the nextdoor neighbors. The 20" is an awesome crash/ride, and the 16" and 18" crashes are equally great.
Why We Like This:
Definitely will help lower the volume in drum practice and sideways looks from neighbors
Sound a bit stronger and louder but not deafening like normal hi-hats
A full complement of cymbals that are precision made
Installation is just as simple as using any other cymbal
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The holes in each cymbal are skilfully hand drilled one at a time to produce beautifully rich and clear cymbal tones with a lower volume. It is used for practice, and hit them hard to test them and durable. The sound is clear and refreshing compared to other inexpensive low end versions. They do have a bright chime quality to the sound, but the overall volume is drastically lower than that of traditional cymbals.
It takes two packs to cover all of the cymbals, but it takes 90% of the volume away without losing the feel of metal cymbals. It is perfect for apartment or late night practice. They are quiet for practicing, but feel like you’re playing with regular cymbals.
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These cymbals are a good first experience with low volume cymbals. They are some very good cymbals to use. The Batking low volume cymbal pack is 60%-70% quieter than regular cymbals without losing the feel of metal cymbals. It is suitable for apartment, bedroom, rehearsal room and other scenes.
These are perfect for personal practice, practice with a 3 piece (possibly 4), and small venue. They are packed well and are very durable. It is made of high quality stainless steel, sturdy and durable.
Why We Like This:
You can play longer without ear fatigue or hearing damage
Better sounding than most beginner cymbals even
Proprietary manufacturing techniques and stainless steel material deliver a real cymbal feel
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The soundpier quiet drum cymbal is suitable and reliable and fits well with your regular usage. These are the "non" professional musician observations and perspectives. This set has so many components included it really is well thought out. It comes with a versatile bass drum mute pad which is designed to work with both single and double bass drum kick pedals. A very nice case holds the low-volume mesh cymbals in a 20' Ride, a 16' & 18' crash, and a 14" High Hat. It offers a great variety of sizes. Despite the reduced volume, they still produce clear notes as you practice your grooves and rudiments.
The drum pads reduce volume and tone significantly (at least 50%) but they don't feel like normal skins. It is perfect for a beginner who's practicing at home because it certainly cuts the noise level down quite a bit. It is great for reducing the volume at band rehearsal.
Why We Like This:
Good for casual play at the home
An absolutely great addition to any drummer’s arsenal
Has a nice array of cymbals and drum dampners
Installation is just as simple as using any other cymbal
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Compared with other cymbal in this category, the sabian quiet drum cymbal has a convenient design. Drummers will appreciate their greatly reduced sonic footprint during practice sessions, drum lessons or any time they use Quiet Tone Practice Cymbals. It is manufactured from a tough, durable alloy that won’t dent or break, making them the best choice in low-volume cymbals. It includes a minimalist set-up of 13” hi-hats and 18” crash ride.
Their true-to-life response and sustain, and clear, natural-sounding bell means drummers won’t have to hit and play harder than they do during performances. The cymbals themselves are awesome and crisp clean and quiet.
Why We Like This:
Louder than zildjians, but better tone
Experiment with different sticks, wands, or brushes to find your sound
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The popular big, dark cymbals are already "quieter" than bright, piercing cymbals. These practice cymbal packs are perfect for apartments, practice rooms, rehearsals and other venues. They may not be as quiet as Zildjians, but they are definitely much quieter than regular cymbals. These are made for quiet practice, and not head banging volume.
These are shaped well, and the edges are clean and smooth. It is perfect for practicing, and the crash cymbals are even good for certain recording situations if you are looking for a unique sound. It is suitable for any style of music, and they can be used with any drum set. It is suitable for beginners and experienced players, the drum cymbal kit covers all musical styles, allowing you to enjoy every note.
Why We Like This:
Definitely not as loud as regular cymbals and a decent size
Plastic bags, which makes them to scratch one to the other
Bringing you a true cymbal feel and sophisticated look