Remasters 2015: How do they sound?

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April 23, 2015 at 3:03 pm Quote #44944

ron
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ron: So, for those that got the Deluxe Box, what are your thoughts?

Anyone?


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April 25, 2015 at 2:22 pm Quote #45003

ron
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For those who were waiting for a better deal on the vinyl’s, I see that Amazon has dropped the $120 price to ~$85 on the Deluxe set now. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T38HH3S/


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April 25, 2015 at 4:09 pm Quote #45004

VOODOO
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I just tossed them both in back to back on a couple songs in the car as I was driving. The new remasters aren’t quite as loud and see, to have a bit more lows and highs. The original remasters are mixed a little “warmer” to my ears, but also a little louder. I like them both, but I thought the new remasters were slightly clearer and more dynamic than the original remasters. I’ll try listening to them again back to back tomorrow and see if I hear the same thing.


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April 26, 2015 at 2:10 pm Quote #45023

VOODOO
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A comparison of “Ain’t Talkin Bout Love” from both remasters. I don’t know if this means anything, but…



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April 30, 2015 at 12:37 pm Quote #45101

ron
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The other 4 titles (II, WACF, DD, FW) are scheduled for release on CD on June 24th in Japan. (I haven’t seen a USA release date yet)


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May 7, 2015 at 10:21 pm Quote #45256

Revo11
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I’m still rocking the original CD’s, I guess I should upgrade at some point.


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June 9, 2015 at 12:30 pm Quote #45862

ron
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The other 4 DLR era remasters are now set for release in the US on July 10th. CDs are ~$12 and Vinyls are ~25. No word yet on special packaging.


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June 9, 2015 at 1:34 pm Quote #45864

JasonA
(1119)

Thanks for the update Ron. Between VH, the last batch of Zeppelin remasters and the Sly & The Family Stone box set, July is going to be killing my wallet!

EDIT: I noticed Amazon has all of the LPs listed for July 10 except for Diver Down.


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June 9, 2015 at 1:57 pm Quote #45866

ron
(11808)

JasonA: EDIT: I noticed Amazon has all of the LPs listed for July 10 except for Diver Down.

I didn’t click through each of the listings. What date is DD scheduled for?


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June 9, 2015 at 2:12 pm Quote #45867

JasonA
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Amazon doesn’t have a listing for remastered DD, only for old versions. Soundstage Direct has Diver Down remastered up for pre-order, but no release date:
http://www.soundstagedirect.com/van-halen-diver-down-180-gram-vinyl-records.shtml


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June 9, 2015 at 2:45 pm Quote #45868

ron
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JasonA: Amazon doesn’t have a listing for remastered DD, only for old versions.

I think I found the DD stuff on Amazon ?

CD: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YJKGTSE/
Vinyl: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YJKGT0C/

With all the different versions, it’s confusing…and I’m not sure the links above are correct. Your SoundStage link looks good!


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June 9, 2015 at 3:06 pm Quote #45870

JasonA
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Nice work, I have added it to my ever-growing Amazon Wish List.


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June 9, 2015 at 4:15 pm Quote #45871

VAiN
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I broke down and bought VH I & 1984.. I’ll give my thoughts after a solid listen…


Resident dickhead. I will hurt your delicate feelings.


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June 10, 2015 at 11:40 pm Quote #45899

VOODOO
(2375)

CDs

Vinyl


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June 14, 2015 at 8:04 pm Quote #45945

dokkendude
(3024)

voodoo: CDs

Vinyl

thanks Scott


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