Best blank CD-R

the best cdr is the cheapest cdr.
I've no difference in sound or durability.

I might agree with the above, although a friend of mine inisists that some are more prone to losing data than others (immediately, and after time). We burned some demo CDs on some BASF CDRs that we bought from Guitar Center, and they were pretty nice. THey had a ceramic coating on the top. THey might not sound any different, but they're heavier...they may be more stable in the player (that's my quasi-scientific take on it, anyway).

Hi Monroemed; I've used Maxell, Memorex, TDK, Sony, and the less expensive Nashua, and at least in the short term, they all sound good. I can't tell them from originals. Cheers. Craig.

I have tried quite a few diffrent brands, and I have always thought the TDK 74 minute for computer brand sounded best. I think there is a diffrence between the 74 minute and the 80 minute brands even. I was answered in a similar post a few months back that the Ampex gold was very good, I haven't tried them yet though, as they are rather hard to find.

I'd have to go with TDK as well, Mitsui isn't bad either. But keep in mind that you get what you pay for, especially when it comes to CDR's. The less expensive/no-name variety do not have a very long shelf life, nor are they resistant to scratches.