Posted by <normanstrong on 10/30/05 15:47

"DrBoekkkake" <DrBoekkkake@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi guys,
>
> what do you think is ACCEPTABLE mp3 quality?
>
> I prefer 256/320 kbs but I think its more convenient to have smaller
> lower files on my Ipod mini.
> Osn't it better to have like say 160 kbs variable bit rate?
>
> what's your way of mp3?
>
> 1. what is your minimum kbs (128?)
> 2. what do you prefer?
> 3. what do you use mostly?
> 4. do you think there is a BIG difference in sound quality between let's
> say WAV and 320 , and 320 vs. 160.

Most people find 128kb/s to be acceptable. Because I'm old, and my hearing
isn't the best, I find 64kb/s to be more than adequate. Indeed, with piano
music, I can get by with a 50:1 compression ratio using variable bit rate.
I tested it on several people, by recording a short piano piece using a
variety of coding schemes and burning them all to a CDR. Nobody could hear
any difference--even people with good hearing.

Norm Strong

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