HiRez Poll Police, The - EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE (THE CLASSICS) [SACD]

[wavelength]

Tracks:
[SIZE=-1]1. Roxanne
2. Can't Stand Losing You
3. Message in a Bottle
4. Walking on the Moon
5. Don't Stand So Close to Me
6. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
7. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
8. Invisible Sun
9. Spirits in the Material World
10. Every Breath You Take
11. King of Pain
12. Wrapped Around Your Finger
13. Don't Stand so close to me '86
14. Message in a bottle (new classic rock mix)[/SIZE]

The first 4 are bright: Sting's early voice in hi-rez is not pleasing to the ear. [SIZE=-1] De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da is an alternate slower version - why? - the original is a gem but is not on here.[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]Don't Stand so close to me '86 (track 13) is another slow version - man I hate slow versions. [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Message in a bottle (new classic rock mix) (track 14) - well if it's a new mix it sure had me fooled - sounds just like the original to me[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1] (thankfully it's included here).[/SIZE]

The rest are good (7 tracks). Overall the mix is fine - a bit light in the rears but still qualifies as surround to me. The fidelity is good except for the brightness as stated. I got it for under $20 so I'm okay with it but I wouldn't pay more than that.

Edit: about the brightness - Tracks 2 and 3 are not too bad but I find Sting's voice on 1 and 4 annoyingly bright.

 

[kap'n krunch]

These are the same mixes as the Video collection , right?

 

[Quad Linda]

6. 9 for the music. Some mixes were zeros :yikes, others perhaps 8 or 9. I had this SACD previously on the DTS CD, which I got rid off after acquiring the SACD. A missed opportunity on many levels. Still, a MUST for any Police and/or 5.1 fan.

 

[Perp]

6. 9 for the music. Some mixes were zeros :yikes, others perhaps 8 or 9. I had this SACD previously on the DTS CD, which I got rid off after acquiring the SACD. A missed opportunity on many levels. Still, a MUST for any Police and/or 5.1 fan.

I have the SACD but do not own or ever heard the DTS-CD. Is it that bad that you got rid of it? How is the mix compared to the SACD?

 

[Perp]

6. 9 for the music. Some mixes were zeros :yikes, others perhaps 8 or 9. I had this SACD previously on the DTS CD, which I got rid off after acquiring the SACD. A missed opportunity on many levels. Still, a MUST for any Police and/or 5.1 fan.

After checking, here is another disc that I have not voted on. I need to re-listen to it today and then cast my vote.

 

[Perp]

De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da is an alternate slower version - why? - the original is a gem but is not on here.

This was an odd choice to only include the original version on the 'stereo' layer.@:

 

[wavelength]

6. 9 for the music. Some mixes were zeros :yikes, others perhaps 8 or 9. I had this SACD previously on the DTS CD, which I got rid off after acquiring the SACD. A missed opportunity on many levels. Still, a MUST for any Police and/or 5.1 fan.

That's right Linda. I was a Police fan when they came out and that's probably why I'm gad I got this in spite of the flaws. The Zenyatta Mondatta Audiophile Edition LP was my very first venture into "high-rez" back in the day.

 

[Perp]

I just had a listened to this SACD and have to say the cymbals sounded great but bass and kick drum on some of the tracks sounded anemic. I have the cardboard digipak version. Not sure how they came up with the track selection. To me, every song they did is a classic but they could have omitted "Wrapped Around Your Finger and used Synchronicity II instead. Plus, they could have added a few more for this release. Overall, a solid 8 for me.

 

[Quad Linda]

No, IMHO, the DTS CD wasn't significantly worse than the SACD. Since I was able to trade the DTS CD in for $20 credit and the SACD cost me $10 asa new release, it made sense to unload the DTS.

Even a few years ago, I had virtually unlimited trade and discount privileges at several record stores (remember those?) If I didn't like something or a better version came out, I would get full credit on the old one. And then there was the 20 sealed Simon & Garfunkel 3 CD Complete Works sets that I got for $15 each and got $50 credit for each one. My record store and record company friends gifted me lots of promos, discounts and trades over the years, just as I did for them with gear, accessories and promo t-shirts. Reciprocity! I miss those days.

I have the SACD but do not own or ever heard the DTS-CD. Is it that bad that you got rid of it? How is the mix compared to the SACD?

 

[edisonbaggins]

The first 4 are bright: Sting's early voice in hi-rez is not pleasing to the ear.

I'd say that is particular to this title then. I have their debut on 2.0 SACD and it sounds wonderful. One of the most crankable albums I've ever heard. Tons of balls too. Outstanding dynamics.

 

[kap'n krunch]

These are the same mixes as the Video collection , right?

Anybody...Bueller..Bueller????

 

[key_wiz]

Anybody...Bueller..Bueller????

Waiting to hear an answer on this as well...

 

[rtbluray]

Some are the same, some are different, but I do not know offhand which ones are which.

 

[Franklin]

Which release came first? I'm not keen on the mixes in general on the SACD.

 

[fredblue]

Which release came first? I'm not keen on the mixes in general on the SACD.

2000 = DTS CD (12 tracks),
2003 = SACD (14 tracks; adds Don't Stand So Close To Me '86 & Message In A Bottle New Classic Rock Mix),
2003 = DVD (DTS) (14 tracks; same as SACD + OGWT + Montserrat)

 

[Franklin]

Haha! Of course you'd know! Thanks.

 

[fredblue]

Haha! Of course you'd know! Thanks.

you're welcome

despite the inconsistent surround on it, I rather like this collection.. fwiw (I've never compared the DTS with the SACD & DVD.. something to do over Xmas maybe) the DVD seems the obvious smart money choice, you get the extras and something to look at ..iirc the DTS CD was the hardest to find for ok money back when I was actively looking for this stuff.

 

[kap'n krunch]

you're welcome

despite the inconsistent surround on it, I rather like this collection.. fwiw (I've never compared the DTS with the SACD & DVD.. something to do over Xmas maybe) the DVD seems the obvious smart money choice, you get the extras and something to look at ..iirc the DTS CD was the hardest to find for ok money back when I was actively looking for this stuff.

(American culture -TV reference.."Jeopardy"..I know they have the same program in France too)

"Alex, I'll go for $400 for the 'It's the same mix' category"

Yeah, I only have the DVD---

 

[jsulzinger]

2000 = DTS CD (12 tracks),
2003 = SACD (14 tracks; adds Don't Stand So Close To Me '86 & Message In A Bottle New Classic Rock Mix),
2003 = DVD (DTS) (14 tracks; same as SACD + OGWT + Montserrat)

Having the DVD version is worth it just for the Montserrat short film. Jools Holland is a kick in the pants.

 

[marpow]

Gave it a 7. The mix is good but a DTS just does not have depth, kind of tinny if you know what I mean, but I am having a pop rock Friday.