CD-R Quality
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Hey everyone,
I was curious to know if there are any differences in sound quality amongst CD-R makers. Thus far, I've used Memorex and Imation and prefer Imation for their value ($.33 each!!). Anywho, this one's up for opinions and facts.
~DishWasher
I was curious to know if there are any differences in sound quality amongst CD-R makers. Thus far, I've used Memorex and Imation and prefer Imation for their value ($.33 each!!). Anywho, this one's up for opinions and facts.
~DishWasher
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Originally posted by Harrier
I like Imation for two reasons:
1. Price
2. Pretty scratch-resistant. Memorex stinks in this regard. I use my scratched up memorex cds as coasters for my cans of coke.
I like Imation for two reasons:
1. Price
2. Pretty scratch-resistant. Memorex stinks in this regard. I use my scratched up memorex cds as coasters for my cans of coke.
I get Imation for about .15 each in a 50 pack spindle.Guest
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I do my fair share of "burning" and haven't noticed any differences between one CDR brand to another other than maybe capacity. (E.g. 74min & 80min)
My last purchase of CDR's was sometime towards the end of last year. I found bulk unbranded 100 pack spindles for 15 bucks on Ubid. I bought three or four packs and they work great. They ended up not coming with spindles just wrapped in saran-wrap.
My advice is buy the cheapies...I look at them as basically disposable and keep my originals safely stored in my 200 disc changer at home.
My last purchase of CDR's was sometime towards the end of last year. I found bulk unbranded 100 pack spindles for 15 bucks on Ubid. I bought three or four packs and they work great. They ended up not coming with spindles just wrapped in saran-wrap.
My advice is buy the cheapies...I look at them as basically disposable and keep my originals safely stored in my 200 disc changer at home.
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Some burners are more sensitive to CDR media than others. I have a Yamaha 8x4x24 and it doesn't like blanks with light color surfaces (I'm told that's because it has a very hot laser --- why that matters I don't know).
When I was using Imation I had a lot of skips on playback, even when I burnt at 2x. I'm now using TDK, which has a dark blue surface and the difference is measurable. No more skips or drop outs.
There is a local shop in Atlanta -- Tape Warehouse, that also has a web site (http://www.tapewarehouse.com).
They helped me figure out what media to use with my burner. I buy my supplies such as blank labels, jewel cases, etc. They aren't always the cheapest on CDs so I still shop the sales and e-bay.
They sell no-name versions of CD labels and jewel case inserts that are a fraction of the cost of the name brands.
Marty
When I was using Imation I had a lot of skips on playback, even when I burnt at 2x. I'm now using TDK, which has a dark blue surface and the difference is measurable. No more skips or drop outs.
There is a local shop in Atlanta -- Tape Warehouse, that also has a web site (http://www.tapewarehouse.com).
They helped me figure out what media to use with my burner. I buy my supplies such as blank labels, jewel cases, etc. They aren't always the cheapest on CDs so I still shop the sales and e-bay.
They sell no-name versions of CD labels and jewel case inserts that are a fraction of the cost of the name brands.
Marty
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