[net.audio] Maxell XL-IIS

dpj (11/07/82)

The first time I used the new XL-IIS, I noticed it to be superior to the
XL-II. I like it a lot.
		Dean Jagels
		mhtsa!dpj

dalka (11/07/82)

I do not see any great benefit by using the XLS type tapes from
Maxell over the plain XL tapes....
Yes its true that they have a different bias which might lead people
to believe they have more high end. But when I bias my deck for either
of the two tapes, the end result sounds the same. (I have a deck with
an adjustable bias) I *can* see the benefit if someone does not have a 
deck with an easily adjustable bias control. Because of the different
bias it would give more high end.

						Ken Dalka
						ihuxe!dalka

ARPAVAX:leres (11/08/82)

My Pioneer ct-f900 has adjustable bias, so I guess I have to disagree.
I use both UDXL-II and UDXL-IIS and I can really hear the difference.
Both tapes are very good, but the UDXL-IIS has a better high end. I
really think that people should buy one of each and test them with
their own equipment. (In fact, I think that it's true that there is
a nice little test package available that has one of each kind of
cassette included.) I think the important thing here is to take other
people's advice for what it's worth (this includes my own) and use
whatever you think sounds good.

		Craig