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Abbey Road 50th Anniversary

I’ve been listening to the 50th Anniversary of “Abbey Road” by The Beatles all morning....what fun!  The new mix is well done.  It’s warm and spacious.


I understand The Beatles albums are sacred for some.  I’ve enjoyed most of the remastered and reissued albums over the years.  This new “Abbey Road” release definitely sounds different, and after a few plays I put on the original pressing and the 2009 remastered version for comparison.  I prefer the cleaner, sweeter sonics of the newer versions.


I like the extra instrumentations, orchestrations and outtakes.  The new packaging and materials are wonderful.  The books, photos and sleeves are tastefully laid out with a high quality presentation.


What do you think of this iconic masterpiece?  What is your favorite pressing/version of “Abbey Road”?


“....and in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make....”

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cd318
2,636 posts
 
Once again the dreaded bloated bass boost....

Other versions sound more natural...

If you can get hold of the BT version you would probably keep this GM version as occasional digital alternative.
yyzsantabarbara
4,443 posts
 
I noticed the bass bloat on my KEF LS50;s of all speakers. Hurt my ears on a few early tracks. I will stick with the other pressing on Tidal.
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mapman
21,823 posts
 
Bass "bloat" is usually a result of room acoustics and/or interactions with the floor or furniture speakers rest on in some cases. Very likely if heard with the small ls50s.
jaybe
731 posts
 
I hear it even in the areas of my room with minimal bass modes, not calling it bloat but just a higher level. It is definitely the recording, my other versions don't have it.
big_greg
6,554 posts
 
I didn't A/B it with other versions, but the bass definitely was one of the things that stood out to me, not in a bad way though.  The bass lines were clear and clean and well defined in relation to the other instruments and it gave it more of a "live" feel.  That's with 4 large high powered subwoofers in my system.
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