Can you tell without looking a difference between an 128bit rate mp3 and a 192bit? - GoFuckYourself.com

Theo · 01-26-2006, 05:00 AM

let' see by doing some poll

Murderous · 01-26-2006, 05:19 AM

Yes without a doubt, but I have worked with music in studios and been doing car audio and SQL competitions for 15 years so I kinda have an ear for it.

Theo · 01-26-2006, 05:21 AM

Interesting, often I can, but that's not always the case and I'm afraid it's just guessing and not real indication if a normal ear like mine can tell the difference.

Murderous · 01-26-2006, 05:26 AM

I can REALLY tell a difference in the VBR encoded files especially. You will hear in mid song the tonal differences and the change in soundstage.

Now I will also say that it would be hard to tell a difference if the two files were ripped from two different sources or machines or software etc.

And I have noticed anything over 192 doesn't actually mean better... often times it is too hissy or distorted on the lower end.

woj · 01-26-2006, 05:56 AM

if you have good speakers/headphones you can tell the difference...

Tat2Jr · 01-26-2006, 06:27 AM

In my car I can really tell the difference. The sub woofer doesn't thump as much, and the bass seems muffled on the 128s. I rip everything on alt-preset-extreme with the lame encoder anyway since I'm not looking to save too much space, but still have a lossy backup file.

biftek · 01-26-2006, 07:57 AM

working in a radio station my ears have become tuned to listen for artifacts in the signal , so yeah can tell the difference between the 1 bit rates , 128 just sounds so tinny , even 192 isn't much better

Sosa · 01-26-2006, 08:11 AM

yes you can

Vitasoy · 01-26-2006, 09:46 AM

With good speakers you can tell without a doubt.

Jarmusch · 01-26-2006, 02:20 PM

If you can't tell the difference, make an appointment with a local otologist tomorrow.

Murderous · 01-26-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pornopete

12 liars so far.

And 1 deaf guy.

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01-26-2006, 05:00 AM	#1
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Can you tell without looking a difference between an 128bit rate mp3 and a 192bit? let' see by doing some poll

01-26-2006, 05:56 AM	#5
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01-26-2006, 06:27 AM	#6
Tat2Jr Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,882	In my car I can really tell the difference. The sub woofer doesn't thump as much, and the bass seems muffled on the 128s. I rip everything on alt-preset-extreme with the lame encoder anyway since I'm not looking to save too much space, but still have a lossy backup file. __________________ NICHE MONEY >> Ass Worship • Panties • Solo Teen • Pantyhose Serving up exclusive fetish sites since 1997!

01-26-2006, 09:46 AM	#9
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01-26-2006, 05:19 AM	#2
Murderous Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,938	Yes without a doubt, but I have worked with music in studios and been doing car audio and SQL competitions for 15 years so I kinda have an ear for it.

01-26-2006, 05:21 AM	#3
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Interesting, often I can, but that's not always the case and I'm afraid it's just guessing and not real indication if a normal ear like mine can tell the difference.

01-26-2006, 05:26 AM	#4
Murderous Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,938	I can REALLY tell a difference in the VBR encoded files especially. You will hear in mid song the tonal differences and the change in soundstage. Now I will also say that it would be hard to tell a difference if the two files were ripped from two different sources or machines or software etc. And I have noticed anything over 192 doesn't actually mean better... often times it is too hissy or distorted on the lower end.

01-26-2006, 07:57 AM	#7
biftek So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,030	working in a radio station my ears have become tuned to listen for artifacts in the signal , so yeah can tell the difference between the 1 bit rates , 128 just sounds so tinny , even 192 isn't much better

01-26-2006, 08:11 AM	#8
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	yes you can

01-26-2006, 02:20 PM	#10
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	If you can't tell the difference, make an appointment with a local otologist tomorrow.