Do 320kbps mp3 files really sound better? Take the test! Do 320kbp, Maybe unscientific, but interesting results Options

[2Bdecided]

128kbps vs 320kbps samples here:

http://www.noiseaddicts.com/2009/03/mp3-so...y-test-128-320/

EDIT: If you want to try the test yourself, DO NOT read on - there are spoilers further down this thread































































The reason I posted it (and the reason it's interesting IMO) is because most people got it "wrong".

43634 votes for 128kbps being better
vs
39578 votes for 320kbps being better

FWIW I thought both sounded like low quality vinyl (a bit muffled, a bit noisy), but the 128kbps version had extra artefacts.


Cheers,
David.

This post has been edited by 2Bdecided: Feb 23 2012, 19:58

[thrillscience]

Well, I picked the 320 Sample, but I was listening with headphones, and I've had a lot of experience being a critical listener to audio compressors. That being said, they're both probably pleasant enough to listen to for a typical pop/rock type of track on YouTube, etc.

However neither sounded top-notch, compression aside. It sounded like one big blur, either way. I think if it had been a more "crisp" recording, more people would have got it right.

Most of my listening / recording is with solo piano music, and I've become very good about telling what's going on with any recording I hear, from compression to type of piano, to microphone type and placement. With other types of music, I'm not as good.

This post has been edited by thrillscience: Sep 16 2012, 20:55