I for one, want CDs to remain because I like to have control over the encoding process. I am a bit of a stickler when it comes to that. If I own the CD I can rip it as I see fit. I like my MP3s at 320kbps. Also, for my MP3 player I like to use the WMA format because of the higher quality at smaller bitrates. Music is not 'one size fits all' for me. Being a fusionhead a lot of the bands I like are not gong to be readily available on iTunes, etc, thus, being able to have their CD helps a lot.
I think the decrease in CD sales is due to the downloadable option of iTunes, etc. I'm sure some people don't want to have a load of CDs taking up space in their homes when a downloaded MP3 will do. That's fine for them but doesn't work for me. Also, how many times does one like the whole CD anyway? iTunes gives you the option of downloading only what you know you like. Another thing I see which the labels might not want to discuss is the price of some CDs. I still see some CDs marked at $14.99, USA prices, not imports! That doesn't quite work for me or a lot of others. I guess some labels haven't learned that greed and screwing the consumer is not a good business practice, lower CDs sales is the public's answer.
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I for one, want CDs to remain because I like to have control over the encoding process. I am a bit of a stickler when it comes to that. If I own the CD I can rip it as I see fit. I like my MP3s at 320kbps. Also, for my MP3 player I like to use the WMA format because of the higher quality at smaller bitrates. Music is not 'one size fits all' for me. Being a fusionhead a lot of the bands I like are not gong to be readily available on iTunes, etc, thus, being able to have their CD helps a lot. I think the decrease in CD sales is due to the downloadable option of iTunes, etc. I'm sure some people don't want to have a load of CDs taking up space in their homes when a downloaded MP3 will do. That's fine for them but doesn't work for me. Also, how many times does one like the whole CD anyway? iTunes gives you the option of downloading only what you know you like. Another thing I see which the labels might not want to discuss is the price of some CDs. I still see some CDs marked at $14.99, USA prices, not imports! That doesn't quite work for me or a lot of others. I guess some labels haven't learned that greed and screwing the consumer is not a good business practice, lower CDs sales is the public's answer.