Bitrates? =S (in sound files)

what are they? =s

does the larger the number mean the better quality or something? im just really not too sure, thanks for any help =)!

All I know is this: you're correct that the more bitrates, the better quality.

So the more the merrier! ^_^

Larger number mean better quality but only those with a trained ear can usually spot the differences which are subtle.

Also, the larger the bitrate the more space it takes up.

ooooh got yer ;)

so does anyone know like what the standard bitrate (number) is from like a cd?

ooooh got yer ;)

so does anyone know like what the standard bitrate (number) is from like a cd?

xArticulus

dunno... try google

To a lot of people, 128 Kbps is perfectly acceptable sound quality. Above that, all you're really getting is a bigger file size, because the difference in actual sound quality is harldy noticeable.luke1889

ahah, right, thanks for everyones help, im shocked actually how much help i did just get! the gamespot community pulls through once again, thanks guys!!

[QUOTE="luke1889"]To a lot of people, 128 Kbps is perfectly acceptable sound quality. Above that, all you're really getting is a bigger file size, because the difference in actual sound quality is harldy noticeable.xArticulus

ahah, right, thanks for everyones help, im shocked actually how much help i did just get! the gamespot community pulls through once again, thanks guys!!

Bitrate, as everyone else has mentioned, is basically an indicator of sound quality - mp3s are a lossy format, like JPEGs, and are compressed a certain amount from their source.

128kbps used to be the standard, though it's really only suitable if you've got an mp3 player with very little memory and you listen to it while exercising or something. The instant you listen to it with good headphones in a quiet area it'll sound mediocre.

192kbps is a good bet for general use, since the files aren't huge and they sound pretty good. It's also overkill if you're using stock earbuds (like the terrible included iPod headphones).

You'll want 320kbps if you're playing it back via studio speakers or something, and even then you'll be able to pick out the difference between CD and mp3 with a bit of listening.

I think CDs are 1440kbps, though they're totally uncompressed.