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BeardedKirklander · 24-10-2006

It is larger in file size, but with storage being so cheap, it seems to have a minimal impact.

I'd rather drop to 160kbps and stay CBR than go VBR, if space became a concern.

I find Fast Fraunhoffer (the one in Music Match 4.5 and on) sounds just as good to me at 160kbps as 192kbps does. But with LAME, I find I need to get to 192kbps to have the same quality level as the 160kbps Fast Fraunhoffer.

MP3 players are getting cheaper and store more, and DVD/CD's are way inexpensive, so I just stick with CBR cause there is less chance something will go wrong.

24-10-2006	#4 (permalink)
BeardedKirklander CD Freak Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,949	Re: CBR vs. VBR vs. ABR - in Lamen's Terms, Which is Best? It is larger in file size, but with storage being so cheap, it seems to have a minimal impact. I'd rather drop to 160kbps and stay CBR than go VBR, if space became a concern. I find Fast Fraunhoffer (the one in Music Match 4.5 and on) sounds just as good to me at 160kbps as 192kbps does. But with LAME, I find I need to get to 192kbps to have the same quality level as the 160kbps Fast Fraunhoffer. MP3 players are getting cheaper and store more, and DVD/CD's are way inexpensive, so I just stick with CBR cause there is less chance something will go wrong.