SHM-CD Vs Regular CD Experiment, Which Sounds Best
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- Опубліковано 21 січ 2021
- SHM-CD Vs Regular CD Experiment, Which Sounds Best
I tested Paul McCartney's regular McCartney III CD vs the Japanese SHM-CD version, to see if I could determine one as being better than the other, and if so, why?
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The Japanese still support physical media more than UK or US fans. That is sad. SHM-CD’s have been claimed by the Japanese to be superior quality for years. US record companies never gave the format a chance 😢
Very useful video, thank you but while we can’t listen to the audio for ourselves I think the conclusion has to be the following:
The other benefit with the Japanese copy of course is the bonus tracks.
I’m a 66yr old audiophile, & heard/bought a few of each types of CDs, each being heralded as the best digital technology available. I listen to rock, fusion & jazz, & through time have bought their remastered versions, but the format wasn’t changed. Remasters discs have portions that have better balance & focus at times, but no recognizable improvement in clarity. SHM was developed by JVC, & are only exclusively released by them. They’re also remastered by their brilliant engineers, who unlike Steve Wilson will remain unknown to most of us. Unlike HDCD & SACD which require a dedicated player, SHM plays on a standard one. When I first heard my SHM CD I could immediately notice the improvements, the veil of earlier versions was eliminated, the clarity was most obvious. The best part was how the engineers corrected/eliminated every issue I had with earlier versions. I was hearing nuances I never heard before, being clearly defined. In the end I was Gobsmacked! Prices have dropped recently, enough to where even non-HiFi types can enjoy their favorites, & will certainly hear the improvements.
SHM's totaly come into their own with much older recordings. I have a fairly large amount of Japanese CD Pressings and in general majority of the time they trump their standard commercial counterparts. I have Jethro Tull, Ten Years After, Rolling Stones, Small Faces, The Beatles, Queen, King Crimson they all in my opinion sound far better sonic wise. Not to mention the Japanese Pressings both CD and Vinyl their packaging is dead drop gorgeous.
You answered my questions concerning this, very educational. ( I am awaiting a copy from a friend that lives in Japan).
Thank you for this info, Andrew Dixon. It is something I've been wondering about.
Great comparison Andrew. Thanks 🙏
Thanks, Andrew. I also use the same two programs that you mentioned in this video. Good job, Sir!
Very nice comparison! Muchas gracias from Chile 🇨🇱
Hi Andrew,
Great video, very interesting Thank You!
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Finally, I've always wondered about this. A potential follow-up video. Maybe compare the two versions from a CD released 10-15 years ago? I'm assuming the other pro of the japanese version is that the materials hold up better, but is any loss in physical quality of the disc noticeable after 10-15 years?
Good vid, mate. You've reached the exact conclusion that I expected i.e. that the improved construction of the SHM helps in the real-time playback of a CD player but is basically to no advantage when you're doing a proper bit-perfect rip in EAC or dBpoweramp.
Enjoyed the video. Usually buy the SHM pressing, plus it had the bonus tracks. I'm at the age that if there's a sonund difference, it's my ears!
Thanks for this video. I will order the Japan CD too, also the bonus tracks is a plus
Interesting experiment.
thank you very much not only do you have cool Beatles ralted stufff I lrean something I been wondering about for ages
This was a great experiment and well worth the thumbs up. Is there a video or beginner guide to using EAC? I've downloaded it but have yet to look at its functions for a exact FLAC rip of the disc. Outstanding work and I welcome your views on EAC