I used to rip everything at 128 but then got a bigger hard drive so now everything is re-ripped at 192. I use a high quality codec so it all sounds cd quality no matter what.
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I used to rip everything at 128 but then got a bigger hard drive so now everything is re-ripped at 192. I use a high quality codec so it all sounds cd quality no matter what.
I'm really suprised that people still use 192 CBR when LAME's preset standard (which is now -V 2) has been shown to have a superior bitrate/quality compromse, for four and a half years now.
I usually just rip it at 192.
where's the VBR option
I prefer lossless (flac/shn), but will grab something at either 256 or 320. Nothing below that though, I've passed on alot of torrents that were below 256kbps. I have alot of stuff from the Napster days (160~192kbps) that I'm still looking to upgrade to a higher bitrate. I always rip at 320kbps whether it's studio stuff or live material.
I find 192 a decent compromise between quality and saving space. And I can really here the difference between 128 and 192.
As far as I'm concerned, it's ridiculous to have an mp3 over 192. There's really no change in quality between 192 and 320.
Now, if I want full quality, I'll go with a lossless format, like FLAC. About half of what I download these days is in FLAC.
i like 192 most
Not too many VBR fans here - why is that?
256 quality at 160 size, seems like it should catch on more...
I rip everything at VBR.Quote:
Originally Posted by B.Helto
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