Are thicker and heavier records actually better and if so why.
Is 200 gram vinyl better.
The rule is simple the more damping applied to the lp the better it sounds.
Sure 180g lps ride more smoothly on a turntable thanks to their weight but the benefits end there.
That question depends entirely who you ask.
We explain the benefits of 180 gram vinyl to see if they are worth the premium price.
Which in itself will have no real sound quality benefits over standard 140 gram vinyl or 180 gram vinyl.
One reason the heavier and thicker records sound better is the vinyl will not vibrate to the degree as the light weight records.
Many new vinyl record releases tout their selling feature of being pressed on 180 gram vinyl.
If you ask me it s just like trying to figure out how you want your pizza.
Are 180 gram vinyl records inherently better than standard pressings.
Most pressings weigh from 100 to 130 grams.
The difference between susceptibility between the gram positive and gram negative bacteria is in the cell wall of both types.
180g vinyl sounds better than standard vinyl.
But all things are seldom equal.
If someone does a good job mastering a record and puts it on 120 gram it s going to be better than a.
Gram positive cell wall is much thicker than gram negative cell wall.
200 gram vinyl is heavyweight vinyl taken one step farther than 180 gram vinyl.
As long as you re using quality ingredients you re not going to be disappointed with your meal.
The analog format stokes the passions of many music lovers and it s an enjoyable experience.
While some misconceptions exist there s nothing really noteworthy about heavyweight vinyl.
The 180 and 200 gram records are the choice for less vibration and can render better sound.
180 gram is a heavier grade of vinyl that many believe coaxes a richer audio palate than lighter standard grades.
That doesn t mean there are no benefits to be gained from 180g or even 200 220g vinyl lp s.
Records usually range from 120 to 200 grams in weight.
A 200 gram vinyl record will have extraordinary good sound quality only if high quality source material mastering vinyl and manufacturing process is used.