October 12, 2004
CD vs. LP
This article takes on the age-old question that has confounded philosophers for millenia: do LPs sound better than CDs? The answer is "hmm, could be." It comes down to this:
Just because one technology is inherently superior to another in one way or another does not in fact ensure that an application of that technology is superior.In a conversation with Travis, we came to the conclusion that you can substitute a lot of words for "technology" in that sentence, like "religion" or "roast beef." The article also explains things like why 8-tracks sucked although they shouldn't have, why the 1812 Overture can't be reproduced accurately on any recording medium, and what Tim Robbins is talking about in Bull Durham when he talks about his "quadrophonic Blaupunkt." Posted by mike, October 12, 2004 2:55 PM
Comments
My personal opinion: there is definitely a quality to LPs that is unique and clear in a way that a CD is not... but it is more of a "different," than a better. Overall I like the sound of a CD best.
Posted by: shane at October 12, 2004 3:27 PMI used to be one of those people who thought LPs where better. But, honestly, I was just being a pretentious bastard. I have no problem listening to either one.
Posted by: Shawn at October 15, 2004 6:18 PM