looking for the best music CDR's

From what I understand, Mitsui are the best for overall quality and longevity. I have used these for mastering purposes and have had great luck and no issues whatsoever.

Otherwise, the Taiyo Yudens are supposed to be a safe bet as well.

I have also used the Japanese made Fuji's quite a bit over the years and they do a great job.

If cost was not any object though I would definitely choose the Mitsuis.

Audiojedi is correct, and this is the generally-accepted view in the community from my research over the last few years. A few years ago there was actually a site that tested about a dozen CDR's. It found the Mitsui Gold to be the best (the ones made in Colorado Springs; those made overseas were not as good according to the report). The next best were the other Mitsui golds, Mitsui silvers, Taiyo Yuden silvers and one other brand. The name of the other brand escapes me, but it was very expensive (like $15/disc) and the author may have even listed it above the Mitsui "Colorado Gold" but was cost prohibitive.

I use both the Mitsui Gold and TY Silvers, and get them when they go on sale periodically at am-dig.com.

Good luck!

I've tried and liked very much the MoFi gold
cdrs.
they sound great, way better than the sonys i liked
before.

What you all think about colourful CD-R Verbatim Vinyl?
I experienced this CD-R has great compatibility with very old CD player to read. My CDP has selective reading to CD-R, not because it's worn, but I think it set up like that. But with this CD-R, I could play smoothly..

I also try Maxell Gold, Fuji, Sony, Verbatim Gold.

Fuji, were exclusively made in Japan.