MP3's Down Load Quality?

Barry626 · 11-21-2005, 04:57 AM

Where I buy my MP3's there's 3 levels of quality, does it make a difference?

Low-128(kbps)
High-192(kbps) this is one I buy
CD quality- 320(kbps)

nexus66 · 11-21-2005, 05:33 AM

If you get the choice and have a fast enough download speed then I would get the CD Quality 320kbps - you can then use other programs to make the 128 or 192 versions of the file for use on your ipod etc.

There's no point making a 320 file from a 128 source as you've already lost the quality and increasing the bit rate ain't gonna get it back!

vladinecko · 11-21-2005, 09:38 AM

i agree, if you have the bandwidth and space on whatever device you might be using, go for the higher bit-rate. i can definitely hear a difference between 128 and 192. 192 and 320, unless you're a dog, is very unnoticeable.

also depends what kind of encoder they use. what store are you talking about?

Barry626 · 11-21-2005, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexus66

If you get the choice and have a fast enough download speed then I would get the CD Quality 320kbps - you can then use other programs to make the 128 or 192 versions of the file for use on your ipod etc.

There's no point making a 320 file from a 128 source as you've already lost the quality and increasing the bit rate ain't gonna get it back!

Thanks guys!'
That's reason for question in first place. I use dial up & takes...
forever for the 320 downloads. Yes I plan to go cable in near future.

I use "Roxie Easy CD" to make my MP3's.
I buy downloads from...http://allofmp3.com

nexus66 · 11-22-2005, 03:21 AM

Dial-up!!!! Jeez! Stick with the 192kbps! Once you get cable then I'd go for the 320s.

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nexus66 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Dial-up!!!! Jeez! Stick with the 192kbps! Once you get cable then I'd go for the 320s. __________________ Drives: BMW F80 M3 - Sahkir Orange
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