[Razoramus]

hi, i currently have all my cds ripped as 320kbps mp3s, in your opinion, would the quality be ok if i used the itunes option to convert all files over to 128kbps AAC format?

 

[agile_one]

imo, no, 128 kbps is nowhere close to good enough. That's just me, though - you may find with your ears, and your equipment that it is perfectly adequate and satisfying (think FM Radio equivalent).

 

[jagorev]

Try some test conversions yourself.

 

[blessingx]

Are you transcoding because you need the space?

 

[PrototypeX2]

Isn't
AAC @128kbps ~ MP3 @320kbps?

 

[TheMarchingMule]

^

omg...

AAC @ 128 ~ MP3 @ 192...

wow...

 

[PeeeMeS]

It really depends on the song/track in question

Some of my stuff I can't tell difference between 128kbps vs lossless
Some I can with ease

 

[Razoramus]

sorry, i wasn't clear, i'm using a shuffle 1gb and theres an option to convert all files over 128kbps of any compatible format to 128kbps AAC when transferring to the shuffle, not converting my whole collection to 128 (dear gawd

), i have tons of hard drive space but only 1gb on the shuffle, now i fit about 150 songs with the cds at 320kbps mp3 format which is kind of ok but i was just wondering how much of a hit it would put on the quality

so the real question is: how big of a difference can you generally notice in a 320kbps mp3 versus a 128kbps AAC file? i love the detail and quality on the 320kbps files currently, just wanted to get some opinions before i test it myself, i am listening to this with sennheiser mx500 earbuds

 

[Jimothy]

Well, as you'd be transcoding, those files wouldn't even sound as good as 128kbps AAC.

Why would you want more than 150 songs w/o a screen anyhow?

Oh, and you know you want to upgrade to some Koss phones. Cheapest upgrade ever!

 

[TheMarchingMule]

Aye yup, the KSC75 are godly at their low low price! Titanium all the way!

 

[The_Duke_Of_Eli]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razoramus hi, i currently have all my cds ripped as 320kbps mp3s, in your opinion, would the quality be ok if i used the itunes option to convert all files over to 128kbps AAC format?

Why take already good quality files and shoot yourself in the foot? It's like "upgrading" from Er-6is to E2cs...

 

[jesse_w]

would it hurt to ask why you dont just try it and take a listen for yourself? or do you need someone here to tell you what to think

jesse

 

[Razoramus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesse_w would it hurt to ask why you dont just try it and take a listen for yourself? or do you need someone here to tell you what to think jesse

first thing i don't need is you in this thread, did you not read my posts? i want OPINIONS and I WILL test them

 

[Razoramus]

thanks for the input everyone (except jesse_w), i am buying my gf the ksc75's, i'm a earbud guy, no clip-ons for me, the senn mx500s are pretty damn good for $15, i will most likely try out transcoding 128kbps AAC when i get the chance and most likely just leave them at 320kbps when it doesn't sound good enough

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razoramus just wanted to get some opinions before i test it myself

Jimothy, i want more than 150 songs because i like a larger selection, i keep the setting on shuffle and songs do repeat throughout the course of 1 week which how often i change the songs and recharge the ipod, not that 150 isn't fine, it sure is but a bit more is better

 

[TheMarchingMule]

^ both of you need to to chill for a sec, but he has a point; it's not that hard to test a single file....