whats better? downloading or buying cd's?

Stacey. · 06-02-2011, 04:43 PM

They both have advantages and disadvantages. Probably overall though I'd say that it's better to buy the CD.

s_k · 06-02-2011, 05:00 PM

Well, I said this yesterday at the music store.
I only buy a new CD if the album is really really utterly brilliant.
So I usually download when it's only available on CD.
When it's available on vinyl, it's a different story.
I don't feel like the thing a CD dives me (both in sound quality and styling) justifies the price. Also, making a CD is really dirt cheap. A record is a bit cheaper (!) where I live and a lot more work, effort and money is put into it.

So I buy records. Lots of them. 3,5 meters and counting

Queen Boo · 06-02-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundgardenRocks

So I take it you download illegally?

Yes. If its an indie band and they could use the money, I buy a t-shirt.
Now-defunct bands do not need my money though and the majority of the stuff I listen to was recorded by artists that stopped playing before I was born.

Ben Butler · 06-03-2011, 06:36 AM

Buying CD's because I don't agree with downloading.

Chrysalis · 06-03-2011, 01:39 PM

After a few months have passed, I'm perfectly fine with downloading. It's pretty convenient when I don't have money to buy music at the moment.

I would like to physically buy CDs, but the only option to buy full albums is downloading legally due to my mom not letting me order any online (due to her dislike for the format). :/

chipper · 06-14-2011, 08:09 PM

for the artists, it doesn't matter either way as long as you download legally. They get the same percentage.

for me, i like buying the CD. it's nothing but a nostalgic habit of being able to hold the cd on my hand. makes me feel more connected.

i, however, listen to the songs before purchasing but i don't download illegally. if the band posts the songs on their site or youtube or **** like that, then i'd listen. if i like it, i'll buy it.

i figured that since my workd involves music and artists, the least i can do is give them their living the same way i make a living a out of them.

but buying the cd will make the labels earn more. they still earn with legal downloading, they just earn more with the CD. and based on many of the posts here, many, if not most, of your hate labels.

so there you go.

~~[MERIT]~~ · 06-14-2011, 08:19 PM

You can buy the CD and rip the music to your digital library.
or
You can download the album and burn it onto a CD-R.
Same difference.

If forced to pick, I'd buy the CD. That way, I could choose the rip settings (format, bit rate, sample rate, etc) .If you DL, you're stuck with whatever they give you.

Captain Ron · 06-15-2011, 03:21 AM

i bought 3 CDs today for a dollar each at a thrift store, so buying CDs is better for me

Peace Frog · 06-15-2011, 03:27 PM

I stick with buying the CD's because I enjoy having a physical copy w/ artwork etc.

~~The Virgin~~ · 06-16-2011, 11:40 AM

i'll say buy cd. nothing beats the original

06-02-2011, 05:00 PM	#52 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Well, I said this yesterday at the music store. I only buy a new CD if the album is really really utterly brilliant. So I usually download when it's only available on CD. When it's available on vinyl, it's a different story. I don't feel like the thing a CD dives me (both in sound quality and styling) justifies the price. Also, making a CD is really dirt cheap. A record is a bit cheaper (!) where I live and a lot more work, effort and money is put into it. So I buy records. Lots of them. 3,5 meters and counting __________________ Click here to see my collection

06-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#55 (permalink)
Chrysalis ~de geso Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 495	After a few months have passed, I'm perfectly fine with downloading. It's pretty convenient when I don't have money to buy music at the moment. I would like to physically buy CDs, but the only option to buy full albums is downloading legally due to my mom not letting me order any online (due to her dislike for the format). :/ __________________ RateYourMusic A dead Last.fm account

06-14-2011, 08:09 PM	#56 (permalink)
chipper Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA, Ca Posts: 179	for the artists, it doesn't matter either way as long as you download legally. They get the same percentage. for me, i like buying the CD. it's nothing but a nostalgic habit of being able to hold the cd on my hand. makes me feel more connected. i, however, listen to the songs before purchasing but i don't download illegally. if the band posts the songs on their site or youtube or **** like that, then i'd listen. if i like it, i'll buy it. i figured that since my workd involves music and artists, the least i can do is give them their living the same way i make a living a out of them. but buying the cd will make the labels earn more. they still earn with legal downloading, they just earn more with the CD. and based on many of the posts here, many, if not most, of your hate labels. so there you go. __________________ real love letters to exes

06-14-2011, 08:19 PM	#57 (permalink)
~~[MERIT]~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 4,814	You can buy the CD and rip the music to your digital library. or You can download the album and burn it onto a CD-R. Same difference. If forced to pick, I'd buy the CD. That way, I could choose the rip settings (format, bit rate, sample rate, etc) .If you DL, you're stuck with whatever they give you. Last edited by [MERIT]; 06-14-2011 at 08:33 PM.

06-15-2011, 03:27 PM	#59 (permalink)
Peace Frog Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 68	I stick with buying the CD's because I enjoy having a physical copy w/ artwork etc. __________________ Fight dis gen-uh-ration!

06-02-2011, 04:43 PM	#51 (permalink)
Stacey. Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Location: with cher lloyd. Posts: 40	They both have advantages and disadvantages. Probably overall though I'd say that it's better to buy the CD.

06-03-2011, 06:36 AM	#54 (permalink)
Ben Butler Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rudheath Posts: 393	Buying CD's because I don't agree with downloading.

06-15-2011, 03:21 AM	#58 (permalink)
Captain Ron Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: in a boat with your girlfriend Posts: 274	i bought 3 CDs today for a dollar each at a thrift store, so buying CDs is better for me

06-16-2011, 11:40 AM	#60 (permalink)
~~The Virgin~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 677	i'll say buy cd. nothing beats the original