What are the best CD-R discs out there for consumers?

As far as CD-R technology goes, reliability seems to be mostly related to the quality of the dye used. Over the last few years I've found Imation discs to be quite dependable. Here's a site that has some actual test results for various brands: http://www.cdmediaworld.com/hardware/cdrom/cd_quality.shtml

 

For regular stuff I've found the Philip's brand to be sturdy and reliable. For audio I've used the Apogee Gold for years with no problems.

 

I really like Imation the best if that helps.

 

I prefer the Verbatim 100 packs at Sam's Club for $13. Is there really that much difference?? I've burned untold amounts of CDs and never had an issue with any brand.

 

I've had excellent results with:

Maxell
TDK
Fuji
Philips
BASF


However, AVOID Sony like the plague, their discs are among THE WORST, you'd be lucky if any 2 of them in a package worked, hate to say from personal experience (Yet another reason I'm boycotting those bastards).

None too crazy about Memorex either

 

To burn disks for sale, I go to Cassettehouse.com

http://www.tape.com/cgi-bin/SoftCar...ette+yfwd3450+Data Spindle CDR - Biz Card CDR

and get the 100 Pack Taiyo-Yuden CDR-80 Silver Face 52X. Very few bad disks so far.

 

I am all about Taiyo Yudan. Mitsui are good too. I just hate branded discs. So I will pay a few extra cents for something blank and of higher quality.

 

Same here, only ever had one faulty disc from them (and im 3/4's of the way through my second 100 disc spindle)

And they are fairly cheap and printable

 

Have to agree with Droog there on the Yaiyo Yuden discs.Most pro engineers use these and they have a low jitter rate and low error rate as well.Ok so you pay more for them but if your doing mastering or direct live recording work there woth there weight in gold.

Forget cheapo spindle packs of 100 discs,there fine for copying stuff if you just need a temporary backup or a copy to pass around.

 

I have a pack of Memorex CD-Rs that won't work (burn) with my burner, though it is CD-R compatable.

They do work in my friend's laptop, however. I'll second the 'none too crazy' about Memorex, too.

 

At least as important as the disks is the firmware in your burner, keep it up to date.

 

Is there any sound quality difference between these discs, or are you just talking about compatibility/reader related issues?

 

and reliability