[iriverdude]

Just spotted U2 Remastered versions of Boy, The Joshua Tree, October, Under a Blood Red Sky. And War Original Master Recordings.

I have the CD's of the original releases. Are these newer versions improved in sound quality? I think a couple of mine are mono, and sound incredibly flat and dull.

 

[Signal2Noise]

I picked up Boy & Joshua Tree remasters, having both original CD presses as well. Is there a difference? For the most part yes but I would say it is a not significant improvement. I think only so much can be done with the original studio recordings without butchering the soundscape. 'Bullet the Blue Sky' sounds awesome, tho'.

I also have the WAR OMR pressed by MFSL (purchased probably 13 years ago?) which still holds up very well. I would recommend them if the price is right.

 

[John2e]

I own J-tree and the unforgetable fire on mobile fidelity gold remasters these were a significant improvement over the originial. The remasters released recently actually are better than the mofi's. The difference is not minor and will vary depending on your equipment. J-tree has a second disc which has some excellent songs. If you are a fan try one, I implore you


This is some of the best sounding stuff CD's can offer the sound is on par with the JVC releases of hell freezes over and Brothers in arms

 

[fallsroad]

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Originally Posted by iriverdude /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just spotted U2 Remastered versions of Boy, The Joshua Tree, October, Under a Blood Red Sky. And War Original Master Recordings. I have the CD's of the original releases. Are these newer versions improved in sound quality? I think a couple of mine are mono, and sound incredibly flat and dull.

The newer remasters are a significant improvement over the original CD releases in terms of sound quality. The better your rig, the more you'll get out of them. I personally prefer the MFSL remasters for War, Unforgettable Fire and Joshua Tree, but that is a matter of taste.

I'd be surprised if any of your U2 CDs were mono, even if they sound crappy and flat.

 

[Jaska]

I bought War on vinyl when I was 12 (when it was first issued). One of my first records, what a memory. I listened to that for about 15 years before picking up the original CD release, and then bought the new remaster about a month ago. I'm impressed enough with the new CD that I might think about picking up October and Boy as well.