Which one?: CD's, vinyl, free downloads online (shh), or iTunes/media libraries?

easycadence · 05-29-2015, 11:19 AM

Hi guys! I was just wondering which way you all prefer to get your music.

I can see why people would like...
- CD's because they're portable, easy to download as other formats, have many bit rates available, and sound good
- vinyl because it's so elegant, vintage-y, maybe have better sound quality than mp3, provides cool artwork
- free downloads online because *see the first word* and they're digital (PS I'm very curious as to how many people admit to doing this nearly 100% of the time)
- media libraries like iTunes or Google Play Music because they offer a convenient and quick way to purchase/download, are popular, are digital

OR maybe you a) don't GET music, you simply listen for free to something like Spotify b) you just watch YouTube c) you're just so rich that you hire your favorite band to play music for you every time you get that music craving (for real though, maybe someone out there is like this lol) d) something else.

What do you all think? Post below!

rooster241 · 06-02-2015, 06:31 AM

Vinyl. For at least some of the reasons you outlined and also because I grew up with vinyl all around me. It's hard to break some habits.

Micco · 06-02-2015, 06:35 AM

For listening I generally have a pair of earbuds in me where ever I go and for that reason I say mp3. Although I heavily collect Vinyl and Cassette and the occasionally CD just for a guarantted quality mp3 import.

salvo · 06-02-2015, 11:21 AM

Lately, I've been listening to almost everything via Spotify. It's convenient, but it does take some of the magic out of the listening experience. Something about having so much available at your finger tips whenever you want makes it a bit less special.

Screen13 · 06-03-2015, 08:06 AM

Any way I can, but sometimes I get into a focused mood when I have a mix focused on the original era of recording and release. With so many years on me, I always like to get the feeling listening to anything as the original audience heard it (as I was a part of a few myself!). I play "Catch-Up" via Spotify or You Tube.

To detail those special moments...
Records are usually for recordings up to around 1992
CD - From 1987 to around 2005
Streaming and other Internet Avenues - 2001-now (with room for records for Indie picks).

I used to have a Cassette machine, but that's no longer around. I had few classic 80's tapes for that format (nothing too collectable, though).

DwnWthVwls · 06-04-2015, 06:09 AM

CDs.. I like the booklets, artwork, and having something physical. Plus, technology hasn't improved soo much that they are obsolete, everything I purchase on CD can be turned digital.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 06-04-2015, 06:18 AM

I've said it before but FUCK paying for digital downloads. You can get the same exact thing in slightly more time by using Google. The only time I've ever paid for music from online retailers is to support people I personally know.

CD's are my preferred choice.

Plankton · 06-04-2015, 08:59 AM

I download individual tunes via MP3 Rocket (which is just stripped audio from yootoob vids), or some other way and put them on an external HD. That allows me quite a few options as to how to make use of them, but usually I'll make a DVD or CD with them. If it's an album, I'll just make a CD of it, if it's just a bunch of tunes, I'll make a DVD which can hold about 1k 3-4MB MP3's. Lately though, I've been using my phone for quite a few things, since I've upgraded my home and car audio to Bluetooth devices.

If there's something I absolutely love and want top level audio, or I feel the need to support the artist, I'll buy the CD. I don't use iTunes or Google Play. I don't like being railroaded into their way of handling the files. I've had my own way of doing things since before some of the people that created those apps were born, and it works for me. I've never lost any files, never had a problem with licensing, and I've never had a need for their tagging systems.

05-29-2015, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
easycadence Groupie Join Date: May 2015 Location: lost in my music (OH so clever) Posts: 30	Which one?: CD's, vinyl, free downloads online (shh), or iTunes/media libraries? Hi guys! I was just wondering which way you all prefer to get your music. I can see why people would like... - CD's because they're portable, easy to download as other formats, have many bit rates available, and sound good - vinyl because it's so elegant, vintage-y, maybe have better sound quality than mp3, provides cool artwork - free downloads online because see the first word and they're digital (PS I'm very curious as to how many people admit to doing this nearly 100% of the time) - media libraries like iTunes or Google Play Music because they offer a convenient and quick way to purchase/download, are popular, are digital OR maybe you a) don't GET music, you simply listen for free to something like Spotify b) you just watch YouTube c) you're just so rich that you hire your favorite band to play music for you every time you get that music craving (for real though, maybe someone out there is like this lol) d) something else. What do you all think? Post below! Last edited by easycadence; 05-29-2015 at 11:43 AM.

06-02-2015, 06:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
rooster241 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Coast of Florida, USA Posts: 32	Vinyl. For at least some of the reasons you outlined and also because I grew up with vinyl all around me. It's hard to break some habits. __________________ Just one more freak in the freak kingdom.

06-02-2015, 06:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Micco Karaoke Crooner Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 170	For listening I generally have a pair of earbuds in me where ever I go and for that reason I say mp3. Although I heavily collect Vinyl and Cassette and the occasionally CD just for a guarantted quality mp3 import. __________________ Follow me on instagram @HipHopLand, #salute!

06-04-2015, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	I download individual tunes via MP3 Rocket (which is just stripped audio from yootoob vids), or some other way and put them on an external HD. That allows me quite a few options as to how to make use of them, but usually I'll make a DVD or CD with them. If it's an album, I'll just make a CD of it, if it's just a bunch of tunes, I'll make a DVD which can hold about 1k 3-4MB MP3's. Lately though, I've been using my phone for quite a few things, since I've upgraded my home and car audio to Bluetooth devices. If there's something I absolutely love and want top level audio, or I feel the need to support the artist, I'll buy the CD. I don't use iTunes or Google Play. I don't like being railroaded into their way of handling the files. I've had my own way of doing things since before some of the people that created those apps were born, and it works for me. I've never lost any files, never had a problem with licensing, and I've never had a need for their tagging systems. __________________ See location...

06-02-2015, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
salvo Groupie Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 17	Lately, I've been listening to almost everything via Spotify. It's convenient, but it does take some of the magic out of the listening experience. Something about having so much available at your finger tips whenever you want makes it a bit less special.

06-03-2015, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Screen13 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,388	Any way I can, but sometimes I get into a focused mood when I have a mix focused on the original era of recording and release. With so many years on me, I always like to get the feeling listening to anything as the original audience heard it (as I was a part of a few myself!). I play "Catch-Up" via Spotify or You Tube. To detail those special moments... Records are usually for recordings up to around 1992 CD - From 1987 to around 2005 Streaming and other Internet Avenues - 2001-now (with room for records for Indie picks). I used to have a Cassette machine, but that's no longer around. I had few classic 80's tapes for that format (nothing too collectable, though).

06-04-2015, 06:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	I've said it before but FUCK paying for digital downloads. You can get the same exact thing in slightly more time by using Google. The only time I've ever paid for music from online retailers is to support people I personally know. CD's are my preferred choice.