180 Vs 200 Gram Vinyl

180 gram is a heavier grade of vinyl that many believe coaxes a richer audio palate than lighter standard grades.

180 vs 200 gram vinyl. 180 gram vinyl has been the subject of much debate among record nerds. In short it s all about weight. 200 gram or nothing. We are happy to announce that the following titles now have release dates and are ready for pre order.

Are thicker and heavier records actually better and if so why. I hear ya 200 grams. The vast majority of 12 inch records that have been pressed in the 20th century weigh between 120 and 140 grams. A 200 gram vinyl record will have extraordinary good sound quality only if high quality source material mastering vinyl and manufacturing process is used.

180 gram vinyl by contrast is significantly thicker and heavier creating a product that is widely considered to be audiophile grade. 180 gram vinyl explained. 200 gram vinyl is heavyweight vinyl taken one step farther than 180 gram vinyl. Which in itself will have no real sound quality benefits over standard 140 gram vinyl or 180 gram vinyl.

The quality of the sound derives from the vinyl compound as opposed to the weight of the disc. These include the remaining rush titles from the band s mercury catalogue on anthem ume as well as the six albums during their atlantic recording years from 1989 2007 on anthem rhino all of the albums will be pressed on audiophile quality 200 gram vinyl. I do appreciate the physical aspect a heavy record but it has never been a deal. Original poster 1 point 6 years ago.

The rush vinyl reissues continue. While some misconceptions exist there s nothing really noteworthy about heavyweight vinyl. That doesn t mean there are no benefits to be gained from 180g or even 200 220g vinyl lp s. Sure 180g lps ride more smoothly on a turntable thanks to their weight but the benefits end there.

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