What is your preferred MP3 Kbps quality?

ulillillia · 11th March 2006, 12:44

What is your preferred MP3 Kbps quality? When you convert your CD's or existing music to MP3, what Kbps setting do you prefer? This is mainly a matter of preference.

For me, I use 16 Kbps. Why so low? It seems strange, but 16 Kbps doesn't have any detectable distortions. I use mono as I can't tell much of a difference between stereo and mono, and since I hate high frequencies (especially above 3KHz), I use 11,025 Hz sample rate for MP3. Since one-eighth the data is needed (the use of mono cuts the size in half, and 11,025 is 1/4 that of the standard 44,100), 16 Kbps has exactly (mathematically) the same degree of distortions that 128 Kbps does. In rare cases, I use 24 or 8 Kbps (8 only for vocal recordings or very slow speeds of my songs, but Audacity doesn't support it).

ScorLibran · 11th March 2006, 16:49

850 kbps

And with a different file extension than "MP3".

gaekwad2 · 11th March 2006, 16:58

Not lame --freeformat?

Ah, I know! 26.5625kHz pcm.

eheiney · 13th March 2006, 03:45

I don't have a preferred quality, but my collection is ripped at 128 kbps.

EfaustuS9 · 13th March 2006, 04:22

Good ol L.A.M.E preset -standard VBR Quality 2 for the bulk of my encoding.

L.A.M.E 320kbps CBR stereo for when I want to put multiple albums on a CD in effect putting a disk changer on a disk for my car stereo

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martin.deimos · 14th March 2006, 08:50

192kbps is my standard rip quality

Cylob · 14th March 2006, 09:40

128/192 will do me (I've almost finished ripping my obsolete CD collection at 128). If we're talking 1950's or 1960's tracks, 98 is acceptable (in some cases better than 128)?

I try to avoid the 260/320 bracket (too large) or wma's (their meta tags don't cut the mustard).

128 seems to be the most numerous format, perhaps the legacy of Napster & MusicMatch...

deeder7001 · 16th March 2006, 18:35

LAME --alt-preset extreme 192kbps minimum.

16th March 2006, 19:00

I use flac to rip, but I used to use 320 kbps mp3. It just sounds best and I have enough space, so why not.

11th March 2006, 12:44	#1
ulillillia Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minot, ND, USA Posts: 381	What is your preferred MP3 Kbps quality? What is your preferred MP3 Kbps quality? When you convert your CD's or existing music to MP3, what Kbps setting do you prefer? This is mainly a matter of preference. For me, I use 16 Kbps. Why so low? It seems strange, but 16 Kbps doesn't have any detectable distortions. I use mono as I can't tell much of a difference between stereo and mono, and since I hate high frequencies (especially above 3KHz), I use 11,025 Hz sample rate for MP3. Since one-eighth the data is needed (the use of mono cuts the size in half, and 11,025 is 1/4 that of the standard 44,100), 16 Kbps has exactly (mathematically) the same degree of distortions that 128 Kbps does. In rare cases, I use 24 or 8 Kbps (8 only for vocal recordings or very slow speeds of my songs, but Audacity doesn't support it). void BlueWater() {water.color=blue; while(GameRunning) {if (fox.pos == InBlueWater) {fox.air--; FoxDrown(fox.air);} else {fox.air=1800; fox.flags = WantsToGetWet; } WaitFrames(1); }} // My top favorite thing in 2D Sonic (as C)

11th March 2006, 16:49	#2
ScorLibran Resident Floydian Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,222	850 kbps And with a different file extension than "MP3". I'm a psychosomatic sister running around without a leash.

13th March 2006, 03:45	#4
eheiney und keine Eier! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI, USA Posts: 1,374	I don't have a preferred quality, but my collection is ripped at 128 kbps. Spiral out, my friend. You will find your way back to yourself, we all will. I'll be waiting, and shall see you on the other side...

14th March 2006, 08:50	#6
martin.deimos Android/UI Development Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,242	192kbps is my standard rip quality WebSite: www.skinconsortium.com - Community for Userinterface Design & Coding Skins: Click Here

14th March 2006, 09:40	#7
Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	128/192 will do me (I've almost finished ripping my obsolete CD collection at 128). If we're talking 1950's or 1960's tracks, 98 is acceptable (in some cases better than 128)? I try to avoid the 260/320 bracket (too large) or wma's (their meta tags don't cut the mustard). 128 seems to be the most numerous format, perhaps the legacy of Napster & MusicMatch... Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

11th March 2006, 16:58	#3
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,457	Not lame --freeformat? Ah, I know! 26.5625kHz pcm.

13th March 2006, 04:22	#5
EfaustuS9 Major Dude Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MA, USA Posts: 1,895	Good ol L.A.M.E preset -standard VBR Quality 2 for the bulk of my encoding. L.A.M.E 320kbps CBR stereo for when I want to put multiple albums on a CD in effect putting a disk changer on a disk for my car stereo .

16th March 2006, 18:35	#8
deeder7001 Jesus Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,560	LAME --alt-preset extreme 192kbps minimum. There is no sig.

16th March 2006, 19:00	#9
Guest232 Guest Posts: n/a	I use flac to rip, but I used to use 320 kbps mp3. It just sounds best and I have enough space, so why not.

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