i used to do it a lot, now i only do it if i need smaller files on my mp3 player and i keep the original 320kbps files
to my human ears, both bitrates sound identical in audio quality
2006-12-22 04:23:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
They only sound the same because your hearing isn't what it used to be,,:-(=
2006-12-22 04:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a limit to how much audio information your ear can detect. This limit will vary from person to person. But there are some guidelines about how sensitve the average person's hearing is, but I don't have the specifics with me now. I suggest that you test your own hearing sensitivity by converting a higher kbps mp3 file to lower and lower kbps levels until you notice a lowering of the audio quality. Then only convert to the lowest quality that you can tolerate.
2006-12-22 04:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by Piguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to stick to 192kbps. You will be able to hear the difference with high quality speakers / headphones, maybe not with cheapo ones.
2006-12-22 04:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by x 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in a good audio system you can hear the difference
2006-12-22 04:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by NNY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Background noise, inaudible to our ears.
2006-12-22 04:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by <-tom-> 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋