A question about bit rates

Saddest-Of-All-Keys · 07-17-2011, 10:52 AM

Does it actually matter which one I download? I can never notice a discernible difference between 320kps and 190kps. I just downloaded an album which was 80mb for it's 190kps version. I could have got it in 320kps but that weighs in at 135mb. Normally it wouldn't matter and I would always go for the seemingly higher quality audio but I have a monthly download limit to stick to otherwise I have to pay more on my broadband bills. Is the difference in quality only maybe noticeable when playing the music back on higher end equipment maybe? My earphones that I listen to most of my music through are pretty cheap and basic admittedly.

07-17-2011, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Saddest-Of-All-Keys Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 44	A question about bit rates Does it actually matter which one I download? I can never notice a discernible difference between 320kps and 190kps. I just downloaded an album which was 80mb for it's 190kps version. I could have got it in 320kps but that weighs in at 135mb. Normally it wouldn't matter and I would always go for the seemingly higher quality audio but I have a monthly download limit to stick to otherwise I have to pay more on my broadband bills. Is the difference in quality only maybe noticeable when playing the music back on higher end equipment maybe? My earphones that I listen to most of my music through are pretty cheap and basic admittedly.