The great metaphyscical question: MP3 encoding quality

nybergh · 26th September 2003, 08:35

In the computer world, few things can cause as intensive discussion as MP3 bit rates, and MP3 rippers/encoders.
I would like to know the following things:
How do YOU encode MP3:s (bitrate, channel mode, encoder, ripper)? When a buddy gives his favourite alums rippeded with WinMediaPlayer or RealONE to WMA or MP3 @ 128 kbps, do you give him a 10 min lesson in EAC? Or when your flipped out audiophile-friend gives you 324 kbps CBR normal stereo? Do you have a name for people just ARE STUPID in these things.
I use CDex and LAME @ VBR 112-224 kbps with quality factor 3. Encoding quality 2 & Joint Stereo.
Please, C'mon say what you think. Am I an idiot in your eyes? 'Cos you are in mine.

26th September 2003, 08:35	#1
nybergh Dialup Junkie (Major Dude) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,219	The great metaphyscical question: MP3 encoding quality In the computer world, few things can cause as intensive discussion as MP3 bit rates, and MP3 rippers/encoders. I would like to know the following things: How do YOU encode MP3:s (bitrate, channel mode, encoder, ripper)? When a buddy gives his favourite alums rippeded with WinMediaPlayer or RealONE to WMA or MP3 @ 128 kbps, do you give him a 10 min lesson in EAC? Or when your flipped out audiophile-friend gives you 324 kbps CBR normal stereo? Do you have a name for people just ARE STUPID in these things. I use CDex and LAME @ VBR 112-224 kbps with quality factor 3. Encoding quality 2 & Joint Stereo. Please, C'mon say what you think. Am I an idiot in your eyes? 'Cos you are in mine. See also:Radio Paradise, listener supported aac+ stream\|My home outside IRC\|Last.fm

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