this is a new release and the sound quality is fab
925221
one of the reviews printed here was from 2000 this release is 2009
amazon got this wrong.this cd has never sounded better so this 2000
review is null and void,another great 80s sounding cd. STATE OF THE HEART
another great 80s type of song that should have been a hit as well as a little gem called I DONT WANT TO WANT YOU superb ballad .again HENRY SMALL
great vocalist this incarnation of PRISM was a bunch of top notch studio musicians with the addition of small.the recipe was perfect but no air play.really good collection. FINE one of the extra tracks could also have been a hit in 83/84.
2402579
I'm very impressed!!  I had no idea what to expect when I put the CD in my player and hit play.  All of I sudden I'm standing there looking at the tracks on the back of the CD case lost in the sound!
Sean has managed to mix a whole variety of amazing sounds to create an ambient, yet very funky mix.  I totally wasn't expecting to hear what I did, but I like it, a lot!
This sound is new, I don't have another CD in my collection like it (and I have a LOT of CD's!) and its fresh, pleasing to the ears.
I thoroughly recommend and only ask one last thing:  Whats next Sean?
2715384
Amazing quality it sounds so clear in videos!!! I love it!
1181485
After hearing some DVD Audios and SACD's, I have to say that by far, this record contains the finest sound of all. This is the very first opportunity to hear how well crafted is the sound of Roxy Music in this record.
Bob Clearmountain, one of the original engineers in charge, says it better in the booklet: "While the band, Rhett Davies and I were working on the original stereo mixes in 1982, I can recall imagining the sound image as being more than just "stereo". There was so many wonderful things going on, I'd wish I'd had more places to put them than just 2 speakers. I wanted to be totally immersed in the album's soundscapes". About the new mix he adds: "it is how I'd always imagined this album should be presented -the sorround experience actually drawing you inside the music". Maybe other people have said the same about other records being remixed for 5.1. But after hearing AVALON, you'll really understand what Mr. Bob's excitement is all about.
If you are a Roxy Music fan, and SACD Multi Channel amplifier owner, this is a must have. The SACD layer contains an additional song not included in the original version of AVALON, called ALWAYS UNKNOWING (take note that this song is not included in the stereo layer). It's funny, but for me, this song (which is a very good ballad far from being a simple and uninteresting extra) gives this album a completion that I've always missed from the original record...It's as if there was something missing. But now, it's complete.
Note: This record is not made in the USA, but imported from Europe. I'd wish Amazon would give us the opportunity of having more SACD's only available in UK by now. But this is also to tell you that maybe, just maybe, there aren't many copies in store.
2922824
For the freaking price I didn't expect it to be this good! Get one... The Wu is gonna have new album out soon.
1617186
I purchased this vinyl album elsewhere but I would like you to know that the sound quality on the recording is great.
1921535
I got this in the mail and there was no special packaging, just in a bubbled envelope and inside it was a simple brown box. Inside the box was the case. Pretty simple yet not cheap, the case quality is very good. Opening the case you will find the earphones and accessories that is included and it was placed with care not just slapped in closed the case.

The build quality of the earphone is rock solid. The wire will definitely be able to take a rough beating. It feels like the remote and the earphone body is made out of metal, and there are no mold trace or rough edges. Extreme of detail was  put on the build quality.

Now lets get to the most important part, sound quality. I first slapped this on my Samsung S7 Edge and it was doing ok, flipping through my music trying to get a fill for it. Simple testing such as single instrument tracks like Pianos or Guitar. What I noticed is that the Equalization is a heavy V. Very little Mids, a lot of Highs and Lows. At that point some of my tracks were just so painful to listen to and another thing I noticed, the sound staging is very flat (bad thing). Not all the time but when listening to something that has multiple elements such as rock, orchestra such as when the sound gets complex, the driver cannot handle it and it is sounding very flat and all mashed up. I did some thorough testing after burning it in some more and slapping it on my Fiio E17 on my computer and played actually tested this on song (EDM, Trance, Dubstep, electro, etc) that would benefit from a V Equalization and it performed wonderfully. I can say that for its price, it will make any listener to this type of music very happy.

Summary: build quality and packaging were superb; the sound quality depends on which song you listen to. EDM, Trance, Dubstep, electro, or whatever similar to those, these earphones excel from it, even simple tracks that has few elements will do justice to the song, other than that, it will be flat and just ruin the listening experience. Me personally, it is not my taste and it the sound staging is the biggest problem for me, it is not a versatile earphone but play the tracks it is built for, it will put a smirk on your face.

Conclusion: it is a good earphone on certain genre but as a general use for your everyday listening, it will annoy you.

Packaging 7/10
Build Quality: 9/10
Sound Quality: 6.5/10

#EP07
3640837
You will fall in love with this one. Wonderfull vintage style sound, it overdrives amazing. It's hard to believe this guy is so affordable, the sound quality is amazing!!
3869722
A good song. I'm a bit wondering why the sound quality is better when I listened to the demo online.
2684224
It was worth the wait for the release, the sound quality for the album is fantastic. Crisp highs, excellent bass. I highly recommend.
1266103
It's always refreshing to hear something new that sounds nothing like anything that's out there now. With sounds of 60's do wop with an urban twist, Amy Winehouse brings brand new flavor to the music scene. You won't be disappointed!!
4863957
Music on this sound track is awesome! Unique sound.
3105015
I just recently bound this Mp3 player after doing some research for about two months!!! I had a previous mp3 player (rio)which I lost. Anyway, the sound on this baby is a killer. I mean this thing sound like a miniature component system of about 100 watts per channel with the equilizer and surround sound on. However, to hear the best quality sound from this baby, you must get some new headphones. The head phones which come with are o.k., but to really get the best out of this system you would do better to change the headphones. I use the sennheiser 100, with this system and you definately can hear the difference between it and the iaudio brand.

  It not only sound like a serious stereo system, but it is built like a compact tank!! It is made of some kind of metal composite which is scratch and dent free. In your hands it seems that it can last a very..... very long time. I have had the player for two months now and have not got around to using the video player, but I must say the music player is impressive. I record with the line in caple at 320kbs, and it is superb!!

  My only reason for giving this player a four star is that it is not compatible with any of the subscription services. Anyway, I would recommend everyone to go out and buy this player,because it is the best sounding and built player out there, period!!
2449465
OK, maybe I'm late to this party, I just came across this Rhino re-release of Tales.  One of my favorite albums of all time, though I understand not all share my enthusiasm - an acquired taste perhaps.  Not only is the Rhino packaging really nice, but the real mind-blower here is THE SOUND!  And that's what's really important, after all, right?  On my first listen to the first track I heard vocal harmonies and subtle guitar parts I have never before heard.  Astonishing!  And certain passages where the music and Jon's singing peak at the same time, all of my previous copies -- vinyl, cassette, CD -- have exhibited marked distortion.  That is gone.  Complete sonic clarity.  At last.  Right on.
1041859
EXCELLENT SOUND BEING REMASTERED EACH SONG SOUND SO AWESOME I HAD THIS CD ONCE BEFORE BUT IT DIDN'T SOUND AS GOOD AS IT DOES NOW ( WOW) WAS I SURPRISE THE QUALITY AND THE SONGS SOUND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE..
4759737
You would want to have it. Its a wonderful sound !!
4073567
This review  is for the 2016 Vinyl release. Simply put this is the best sound quality I've ever experienced with this LP.