Can you tell between 128kbps and 320kbps?

According to Noise Addicts, I can't. At this link: http://www.noiseaddicts.com/2009/03/mp3-sound-quality-test-128-320/ it will tell you. I always encode all of my CD rips and MP3 mixes as 320kbps and It always sounded high quality to me, but apparently so does 128kbps.

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asked Aug 11 '11 at 20:51

DJ Scooby Doo
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It depends on how you use it. If you're going to be playing it through massive speakers at let's say a concert, than you're definitely going to be able to tell the difference, but if you are just playing it through your headphones, built in speakers, or average 1/8" speakers, you most likely won't be able to tell the difference.

I personally use 256 kbps, because it's still high quality, and I can get away with playing it at a real event, but you can really tell the difference in that kind of environment.

answered Aug 11 '11 at 20:54

catchatyou
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I'm an actual DJ and I can't notice the quality neither can the people partying.. I use only 320kbps music, nothing less. If it is less, I convert it to a higher format.

(Aug 11 '11 at 20:58) DJ Scooby Doo

Well, that's probably because the speakers aren't the best in the world (the ones I work with aren't the best either, but they are definitely better than most well-paid DJs). I work with pretty high end equipment, and if I have the two different versions, it's pretty obvious to tell which one sounds better.

(Aug 11 '11 at 21:01) catchatyou

1	There is a lot more base in the higher bit rate and it's a much vibrant sound. answered Aug 11 '11 at 22:22 Jackster1337 8.4k●177●213●299

As the others said, it depends on how good your speakers are. Either way, a higher bit rate is going to sound better. I had a 128kbps song and then listened to the 320kbps one. It sounded MUCH better and I have some really cheap headphones.

answered Aug 12 '11 at 05:13

HerpDerp
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0	Many times only a few channels are 320kbps, while the others are 128kbps or even less. That's why sometimes you hear a big difference and sometimes no difference at all answered Aug 12 '11 at 06:51 Yarvaxea 4.0k●56●72●113

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