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vanblah · 02-29-2008, 02:26 PM

The place I notice differences in bit-rates <i>most</i> is in cymbal washes. There is also a lack of clarity in the bottom end; but it's not as noticeable because my system doesn't really have good bottom end anyway.

The cymbal washes (not the initial hit of the cymbal; but the decay) sound "fuzzy."

Also, on the lower bit-rate MP3s (like 128 and lower) there is a definite loss in stereo image quality. It's like the song is in a tunnel or something. I'm guessing that there are phase issues introduced during the compression process ...

Also, I DON'T notice any difference (that I'm aware of) on my home system (at 192 and higher). It's just a Yamaha all-in-one home theater package from Best Buy.

Where I notice these differences is on my recording system:

Soundcards = Presonus Firepod and Aardvark Q10
Amp = Crown D75a
Monitors = Tannoy PBM6.5s

(if anyone is interested).

02-29-2008, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
vanblah Junkie	The place I notice differences in bit-rates <i>most</i> is in cymbal washes. There is also a lack of clarity in the bottom end; but it's not as noticeable because my system doesn't really have good bottom end anyway. The cymbal washes (not the initial hit of the cymbal; but the decay) sound "fuzzy." Also, on the lower bit-rate MP3s (like 128 and lower) there is a definite loss in stereo image quality. It's like the song is in a tunnel or something. I'm guessing that there are phase issues introduced during the compression process ... Also, I DON'T notice any difference (that I'm aware of) on my home system (at 192 and higher). It's just a Yamaha all-in-one home theater package from Best Buy. Where I notice these differences is on my recording system: Soundcards = Presonus Firepod and Aardvark Q10 Amp = Crown D75a Monitors = Tannoy PBM6.5s (if anyone is interested). Last edited by vanblah; 02-29-2008 at 02:32 PM..