Rubber Soul Parlophone Loud Cut and -4/4 and -5/5 differences

I have an opportunity to but the mono Rubber Soul "loud cut" or the -4/4 or -5/5

I have a high end resolving system
I am looking for input on sound quality differences more so than collectability

http://thebeatles-collection.com/wordpress/category/beatles-on-parlophone-records-original-albums/page/4/
this site looks interesting but it's not specific enough

I'm also buying the new mono box, but I wanted a few key original albums

thanks

Tom

 

Buy the -4/-4, it is better, even though the loud cut isn't as bad as some people say.

 

Get the 4 or the 5. The 4 is the warmer of the two. The 5 comes across as a little more detailed but drier. Not a big difference and of course -- system dependent.

 

The loud cut is the -1/-1 isnt it? I have it, I dont hear what all the fuss is about, sounds loud...but good to me.

 

You're right on both points in my experience. Yes, the -1 isn't all that bad. Still, I got rid of a -1 and kept a -4. Much nicer to my ears.

 

Yes, but the -4 sounds a bit more natural.

 

sounds like the -4 is the way to go!

Thanks, that was fast!

oops title says Revolver but my question mentioned is for Rubber Soul
looks like you all caught that in your responses
thanks
Tom

 

The worst thing that ever happened with mono Rubber Soul's was the idea that the -1 is "loud", as though it's the RS equivalent of the famous RL Led Zeppelin II.

 

Agreed, the -4 cut is my favorite. The so called 'loud cut' is not that bad, but to my ears it's a bit strident, and there are fuzzy distortions on the peaks, especially the vocals. The -4 cut is closer to an "audiophile" experience.

 

Yes the -1 has a slightly 'over saturated' slightly distorted sound if you compare it to the cleaner 4 or 5. Don't forget the 5 - its really close to the 4 as I mentioned. 4 and 5 are the two I keep.

 

I agree.

 

The thread title seems wrong.

 

my -5 sounds very clean, and gets the most airplay for mono RS in my house. I have a -1 and a -4 also.

If Im reaching for Rubber Soul, its likely to be the -5 for mono and German stereo.

Its not often that I play a Capitol even tho, like many, I like the track listing. I guess track listing is trumped by sound quality after all...

 

Who in the world thinks that?

 

Well quite, but I've noted it said outside of this forum - you find positive things said about it on some eBay listings a bit too, sadly.

 

That is right, a lot of people actually think it is the holy grail of Rubber Soul.

 

I've got one and actually think it's fun in a trashy distorto kinda way. I certainly wouldn't want it to be my only copy.