quoted 1 line I second that motion. Whenever I do any mp3 trading I always specify that
> I second that motion. Whenever I do any mp3 trading I always specify that
the
quoted 2 lines encoded bitrate must be no less than 160kbps or prefereably at 192kbps.
> encoded bitrate must be no less than 160kbps or prefereably at 192kbps.
> Personally I don't understand why 128 has been set as a standard. Adding a
few
quoted 1 line more K to the file makes it sound MUCH better and the majors
> more K to the file makes it sound MUCH better and the majors
(mp3.com,e-music
quoted 1 line etc.) certainly have the bandwidth to put up heavier files. Possibly when
> etc.) certainly have the bandwidth to put up heavier files. Possibly when
they
quoted 1 line were originally concerned about copyright violation they figured they
> were originally concerned about copyright violation they figured they
could use
quoted 1 line the "it's not cd quality though" as a backup plan. Who knows. Regardless,
> the "it's not cd quality though" as a backup plan. Who knows. Regardless,
(pretty
quoted 1 line damn) close to cd-quality mp3's are already here and sound just fine, all
> damn) close to cd-quality mp3's are already here and sound just fine, all
that's
quoted 1 line needed is a higher bitrate....
> needed is a higher bitrate....
That'd be missing out on the people over on the west of the Atlantic. I
don't know what speed your connections are, but with a 56k modem (the
maximum for the UK and, I think, most of Europe) it takes an age to download
anything. 128 is just about bearable - 20-30 minutes to download a
five-minute track - but 192 would be just too painful. I agree, 128s are
pretty awful sound-quality wise - say goodbye to rhythmic precision - but
until phonecos bring in cheap high-speed digital connections I'm happy
enough with it. (CDs with 128k mp3s on are another matter entirely. Yes,
you, mp3.com.)
Yours waiting for BT to get its act together....
James Roberts
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