I found this list on a forum called that I think was called homerecording.com

I'm not sure what year this was from and how the test was conducted. The poster said it was from Consumer Reports.

I always knew Memorex were crap tapes.

BRAND PRICE SCORE

TDK SA-X $3.75 87
FUJI DR-II $2.00 84
MAXELL XLIIS $3.25 83
SONY ES II $2.25 83
SONY UX TURBO $2.50 82
SONY UX-PRO $4.00 81
BASF CHROME $2.25 79
MAXELL XLII $2.75 79
FUJI FR-IIX $2.00 78
TDK SD $2.50 78
FUJI FR-IIXPRO $1.75 76
TDK SA $2.75 76
DENON HD6 $2.25 75
REALISTIC M-II $4.75 75
DENON S-PORT $2.25 74
REALISTIC HD $1.75 74
SONY ES II(100) $3.25 74
TDK SA (100) $2.75 74
3M BLACK WATCH $3.50 73
DENON HD8 $3.25 72
SONY CD it $2.00 72
SONY UX $2.75 71
DENON HD7 $3.00 69
MEMOREX HBS II $2.25 68

I totally agree with the TDK SA-X on top.

Personally, I'm partial to the Maxell XL II-S, but I like the SA-X as well.

I never used the Fuji DR-II. But I can vouche for another Fuji type II, the Fuji ZII. Those are really, really good. I may have to pick up some DR-II's and try them out.

Those Maxells really were/still are good tapes.

My top three for chrome/high-bias would be:

1. TDK SA-X 90
2. Maxell XL-II S 100
3. Sony UX-PRO 90

I wonder why Denon HD8 is near the bottom? I think it is great stuff (on my deck anyway).

I'm surprised that so many Sonys are at the top of the list, above the XL II and TDK SD & SA. Never heard of the TDK SD...

The Sony UX Turbo had a very nice, slim case.

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homerecording.com

This was not done completely scientific, as there is no way a TDK SD will outperform an SA. Not even close.

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homerecording.com

This was not done completely scientific, as there is no way a TDK SD will outperform an SA. Not even close.

The ratings supposedly came from Consumer Reports, I pulled down the information from a forum post on homerecording.com.

I have no idea how the ratings were calculated. Would love to know!

Can't disagree with the SA-X on top. But for normal position - which I used a lot 'cause my deck clipped some highs in the chrome position - the AD-X couldn't be beat IMHO. Hopefully, if I searched really hard, I could still find a couple lying around here somewhere.

In case any of you are in the market for some good type II tapes, you can pick up a 10-pack of the number 1 tape on this list for $25, which includes shipping. I know they're not C-90's but for this price its worth it to pick up a box or two and save them for a rainy day...

Chekkit: 10 x TDK SA-X C-60s