[fc911c]

Hi

I just received one and it seems to be recorded at a much lower volume than all my other cd's. I really have to turn it up, is this normal for this CD?

thanks
Frank

 

[laxx]

That's a good thing. You get more dynamic sound from that press. =]

 

[fc911c]

Hi could you explain further?

I have to remeber to turn it down before other music follows. Last night I had fallen a sleep while Pink Floyd was on and was abruptly woken on next track, it scared the hell out of me, my poor heart LOL.


Frank


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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's a good thing. You get more dynamic sound from that press. =]

 

[jules650]

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Originally Posted by fc911c /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi could you explain further? I have to remeber to turn it down before other music follows. Last night I had fallen a sleep while Pink Floyd was on and was abruptly woken on next track, it scared the hell out of me, my poor heart LOL. Frank

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gmex_4hreQ

 

[laxx]

I started writing an explanation about compression, then decided to refresh this page to see if anyone responded. =]

 

[robm321]

Agreed - it's a good thing. Listen to Nora Jones for a better sleep....

 

[bong]

it's called Dynamic Range, and DSOTM has lots of it. the album weaves and meanders through lots of volume changes and that's the way it's supposed to sound. it adds to the overall feel and atmosphere of the album... that post about an abrupt sound that nearly gave you a heart attack (i'm guessing it's the alarm clocks in front of "Time") means it was mastered correctly.

CDs that are issued today are mastered loud with lots of compression and without much dynamic range, that's why you're used to albums that are relatively on the same volume... not a good thing.

 

[pesciolino]

sacd is really really good

 

[Redo]

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Originally Posted by pesciolino /img/forum/go_quote.gif sacd is really really good

2-channel SACD vs 2-channel MFSL DSoTM, MFSL copy wins still IMO. They are different sounds, but the MFSL copy is more balanced and lush sounding.

 

[pesciolino]

i really really beg to differ on this one. i mean c'mon.

 

[J-Pak]

The MFSL of DSotM is good but not great. According to the guys at SH MoFi did EQ the album so it's not a strictly flat master.

I've compared the MFSL to the Toshiba black triangle "1A1" and the Toshiba does sound better.

 

[sonick]

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Originally Posted by fc911c /img/forum/go_quote.gif Last night I had fallen a sleep while Pink Floyd was on and was abruptly woken on next track, it scared the hell out of me, my poor heart LOL.

That's a good thing

Imagine the music as a rollercoaster. A rollercoaster that is flat, or only has shallow drops and dips is boring. But a rollercoaster that has huge hills and drops is much more exciting; same with music.

The lower volume means that there is more headroom for the music to rise and fall.

 

[fc911c]

Very good all I like hearing all sides.

Frank

 

[Rav]

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Originally Posted by sonick /img/forum/go_quote.gif Imagine the music as a rollercoaster. A rollercoaster that is flat, or only has shallow drops and dips is boring. But a rollercoaster that has huge hills and drops is much more exciting; same with music.

That's a great analogy, but i'd add that a loud song (ie of today) is like a rollercoaster that is as tall as a skyscraper ... initially exhilarating, but you soon get vertigo

 

[markl]

I would rather listen to the MoFi than the SACD. But the original Japan pressed "Black Triangle" version is also quite yummy. (Lots of luck finding one, though

).

http://www.pinkfloydcd.com/DARKside/JapanCP353017.html