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My audio quality journey went from: - 192 kbps CBR mp3 - this was supposed to be good enough (it is) and I had an iPod with only 20 GB so I went with it - V0
by leokennis 4y ago
My audio quality journey went from:
- 192 kbps CBR mp3 - this was supposed to be good enough (it is) and I had an iPod with only 20 GB so I went with it
- V0 VBR mp3 - I told myself I could hear the difference on my now slightly fancier headphones, and this would not kill my OiNK and later What.cd ratio as fast as lossless
- FLAC, if possible 192 KHz and 24 bit - now I got into really expensive headphones and I only downloaded the most verified of torrents (if possible vinyl rips) or I ripped using all the EAC/Paranoia guides out there. Played music via Foobar2000 with some plugins to minimize “interference” in the audio path. Had a full DAC + Amp setup
- Got a job and kids
- 256 kbps VBR AAC, via Bluetooth to my AirPods Pro - I don’t have time anymore to fret about audio quality, streaming is so super convenient and let’s be honest, above a certain baseline no one hears the difference anyway…
- puzzlingcaptcha 4y agoHearing begins to deteriorate in the late 20s / early 30s, so for better of worse audiophilia is a young people's game.
- kirenida 4y agoThat's the funny thing - young people can hear better, but most don't have enough money to buy the really fancy stuff until they get older and their hearing deteriorates.