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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: So What Am I Looking For?Re: So What Am I Looking For?
From: Michael DiFebbo <medifebbo_at_rcn.com>
Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2007 07:35:24 -0500 Glenn Ervin wrote: > I don't think 160 sounds like a compact disk, I personally don't hear the > difference between 224 bit and 320. > But I usually rip at 192. > 160 will do in some files. > 128 bit is mostly disapointing. > Glenn 128 what? 160 what? These discussions are meaningless unless without reference to the codec and the encoder. If you're talking about MP3 files encoded with a 1999 version of the Xing encoder, you're probably right. Modern encoders, however, are very, very good and can achieve perceptual transparency for a majority of listeners at surprisingly low bitrates, and certainly by 160kbps. An MP3 encoded with the most recent version of LAME at 160kbps will be very difficult to distinguish from the CD for most people. A LAME-encoded MP3 at the -V4 setting, which is a variable bitrate setting that averages around 160kbps, will be impossible to distinguish from the CD for the large majority of listeners. Received on 2007-01-06 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |