What do you think which ones are better, original recordings or remastered editions of music albums? I'm not a professional but many times a remaster sounded much better than original for my ears for example clearer and softer sound, but also many times a remaster sounded worse than original with too much loudness . So what's your opinion?
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What do you think about deep purples remasters, first three albums remastered in 2000 and other eight Anniversary Editions? They sound better to me than originals.
What about black sabbath... the first 8 albums with ozzy from 2004 black box remasters sound much clearer but they are a bit loud, also the 2008 remasters of Heaven And Hell and Mob Rules sound very rough and there is too much loudness.
What about Dire Straits, 1996 remasters? They are a bit louder but i like the clearer sound and the crisp treble.
I always use a equalizer when listening to music 2 equalizers exactly, one from Windows Media Player and one from pc's onboard Realtek sound card.
I use "Deluxe DLS 2118" 2.1 speakers 2 x 12.5w 4 OHM speakers and 40w 8 OHM subwoofer. It's not a professional equipment but still can hear the difference.
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I prefer originals.
I have heard that the 2009 Beatles remasters did not really add anything that the 1987 discs have. As for the Black Sabbath remasters, I have not heard them. I did buy the Symptom of the Universe compilation CD. It is a little loud, but not horrible. As for the Dire Straits albums, luckily my dad has all the original CDs. I have not heard the newer remasters, but I'd imagine the older ones sound better still.
Some remasters I have heard do sound good, such as the 2011 Pink Floyd remasters. They are not overly loud and they still have good dynamics.
Then there are some remasters that just destroy good music such as the 2009 UMG remasters of the Rolling Stones. They are way too loud and distorted. The 2002 Abkco remasters got good reviews, but I generally feel the same way about them. Though they are not as loud as the UMG ones. I still prefer the 1986 CDs.
I also finally bought Layla by Derek & the Dominos and thought it was too loud. Same way with Eagles Hotel California. Ended up trading both of those for original CDs which I felt were much easier on my ears.
The older discs just have something that the newer ones don't.
As said, CD is a very capable medium when used properly.