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Some listeners find the original mix slightly "muddy" or "wooly" in the low-mids compared to modern high-res files. 2011 Deluxe Remaster (24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res FLAC)

Many Pumpkins fans argue that the 2011 remaster, while louder, introduced compression that sucks the "air" out of the room. The dynamic range was squashed to compete with modern loudness wars. The original 1993 CD pressing (often referred to as the "Virgin Records pressing" or the "Target CD" by collectors) has a wider, more natural dynamic range. smashing pumpkins siamese dream 1993 flac best

The attack of the snare drum on "Today" is a specific, sharp crack. Lossy codecs smear this transient, making it sound like a "thud." FLAC preserves the of every instrument. Some listeners find the original mix slightly "muddy"