Burning faster than the DVD's speed

[k0r0n4]

I have a Pioneer A08XL, and I recently found a hack that can allow you to burn DVDs faster than the speed that is "encoded" on each disk. However, I don't know if this would be a *bad* idea or not. I was under the impression that the burning speed encoded on each disk was merely a way to control the price of the media, and that the disks themselves really don't vary much.

So, I guess my question is, would burning a DVD at several times the speed encoded on the disks cause any problems? I'm thinking I'll prolly be "overspeeding" 4x to 8x, 12x, and maybe even 16x if it won't be an issue.

[The Geek]

would burning a DVD at several times the speed encoded on the disks cause any problems?

Yes, it will. By burning faster than the rated speed you overstress the material of the DVD. The DVD might run fine at the beginning, but will have a shorter life span. You could see the problems after a year, or even half a year. It all depends on the quality of the blanks, with some you'll get errors right after burn.

[k0r0n4]

Alright then, I'll stick with the rated speed. Thanks!