I tried the search and only found 1 topic about this. When I went to read it, I was gettin a crazy message. Basically, I have a 93 Laser that has the cassette/eq combo. Id like to get a factroy cd/amp combo for it, but dont know if they play CD-Rs.
Can a stock 1G player play CD-Rs?
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For the record, it doesn't matter what software you use or what file format the Audio CDs are in.
Some CD players do not have the lazers that can read CDRs, so there is no way in hell it'll play one, regardless of software. If you're doesn't play it, you might want to try to buy some black CDRs. (They are more expensive because they make it easier for lazers to read)
CD Player lazers work off of reflection, so the darker the CD, the easier it is to read. (That, by the way, is the real reason Playstation used black CDs, because they bought really cheap lazers.)
Some CD players do not have the lazers that can read CDRs, so there is no way in hell it'll play one, regardless of software. If you're doesn't play it, you might want to try to buy some black CDRs. (They are more expensive because they make it easier for lazers to read)
CD Player lazers work off of reflection, so the darker the CD, the easier it is to read. (That, by the way, is the real reason Playstation used black CDs, because they bought really cheap lazers.)
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Those black cd-r's have got to be the WORST cd's in existence!!93EclipseDSM said:
they refuse to play in almost ALL of the cd players I own, and even when they do, they are LOADED with dropouts/errors!
I tried a simple "copy cd" function from Nero with these, and wound up wasting 6 cd's trying to get a clean copy, and I tried burning at every different speed. I finally gave up and burnt it onto a "Cheapie" bulk disk, and it burned PERFECTLY. After wasting another 2 black disks on some files for testing, I threw the remainder in the trash.
Best cd-r's I've used thus far are :
Fuji
Sony
Verbatem
Best bulk pack cdr's
memorex
Emtec
The Emtec's were $16 per 50 pk. and are very high quality, they never miss!
Btw-- I tried the black cd's cause they were the CHEAPEST- and they looked cool. they were not expensive at all, and now I guess I know why.
If they really WERE the best, wouldn't they be the standard for the recording industry?
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I ran a little test and CDR's that are lighter colored on the bottom will work in my car. I have a '98 GSX w/ the Infinity system. I found that nearly any Music CDR is lighter colored and will work. They include Sony, Memorex, and TDK Music CDR's. Other brands might work as well but these were the ones I tried. Hope this helps some of you guys out! 
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My 92 Talon TSI AWD came with a six speaker system with a double din AM/ FM/ Cass./ CD combo. Fortunately, every CD-R I have burned so far works in it. In case it may have something to do with it, I use Nero burning ROM and Philips Silver/ Silver 80min. CD-Rs. Maybe I'm just lucky...
Joe
ps- I bought a 100 pack of the Phillips mentioned above for $29 with a $29 mail in rebate from Best buy... (read: free)
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ps- I bought a 100 pack of the Phillips mentioned above for $29 with a $29 mail in rebate from Best buy... (read: free)
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I was in complete awe while reading this post until my eyes met with "they were the CHEAPEST." Evidently, you've manage to find some no-name copy-cat CDs released in mockery of the actual high quality CDs. Oh, and btw, if you get successful burns and yet your CD player can't play them, perhaps you need a new, good quality burner to take advantage of the new lazer technology. Around here Memorex Black CDRs run for about $30 a pack, call that cheap if you want to. Just because you bought some no-name crappy ass CDs, don't go and label every black CDR out there...theamazingjime said:
Go do some homework, then let me know.
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My burner is about 6 months old, and a decent one, so I don't think it was the problem...it burns regular cd's just fine.
the black ones I tried were TDK 40x compatable black cd-r's. Certified plus. Wal mart sells a ten pack of these for about $5. (in slim cases.) That's cheap when you compare them to Sony or Verbatem in cases whichis what I usually get. I tried burning those every way nero would let me, with little success.
"Just because you bought some no-name crappy ass CDs, don't go and label every black CDR out there...
Go do some homework, then let me know."
Well, as I already said, Crappy noname cd's burn just fine on my setup-- the black ones didn't. So sorry that this causes you so much personnal anguish that you feel the need to lash out...
Does anyone else have an objective opinion on the black CD-R's?
the black ones I tried were TDK 40x compatable black cd-r's. Certified plus. Wal mart sells a ten pack of these for about $5. (in slim cases.) That's cheap when you compare them to Sony or Verbatem in cases whichis what I usually get. I tried burning those every way nero would let me, with little success.
"Just because you bought some no-name crappy ass CDs, don't go and label every black CDR out there...
Go do some homework, then let me know."
Well, as I already said, Crappy noname cd's burn just fine on my setup-- the black ones didn't. So sorry that this causes you so much personnal anguish that you feel the need to lash out...
Does anyone else have an objective opinion on the black CD-R's?
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Simmah dahn nah. No need to get to "my CD-R spindle brand is cooler than yours" !
For the record, I've had good luck with older stereos reading CD-R discs when I slow the burn speed down, disable any disc titling or fancy shit, use ISO9660 format, and DON'T modify the track gaps on ANY tracks. I've even renamed tracks to numbers when desperate - meaning, each track is named with its number, that's it. Meaning, burn a plain ass CD-Audio disc.
If that doesn't work, but that disc you just made works in other stereos still, you have your answer for sure.
The only reason I've ever had to worry about disc brands and colors is back when burning speeds were bumping up faster than the media could record it reliably.
So has the initial question been answered directly ? We're veering way off course.
For the record, I've had good luck with older stereos reading CD-R discs when I slow the burn speed down, disable any disc titling or fancy shit, use ISO9660 format, and DON'T modify the track gaps on ANY tracks. I've even renamed tracks to numbers when desperate - meaning, each track is named with its number, that's it. Meaning, burn a plain ass CD-Audio disc.
If that doesn't work, but that disc you just made works in other stereos still, you have your answer for sure.
The only reason I've ever had to worry about disc brands and colors is back when burning speeds were bumping up faster than the media could record it reliably.
So has the initial question been answered directly ? We're veering way off course.
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There's your problem... TDK.theamazingjime said:My burner is about 6 months old, and a decent one, so I don't think it was the problem...it burns regular cd's just fine.
the black ones I tried were TDK 40x compatable black cd-r's. Certified plus. Wal mart sells a ten pack of these for about $5. (in slim cases.) That's cheap when you compare them to Sony or Verbatem in cases whichis what I usually get. I tried burning those every way nero would let me, with little success.
"Just because you bought some no-name crappy ass CDs, don't go and label every black CDR out there...
Go do some homework, then let me know."
Well, as I already said, Crappy noname cd's burn just fine on my setup-- the black ones didn't. So sorry that this causes you so much personnal anguish that you feel the need to lash out...
Does anyone else have an objective opinion on the black CD-R's?
Besides, what kind of burner?
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