What is the most efficient audio codec?

[Inspector Jihad]

Most of my mp3s are encoded in 128kbps. Which codec would let me keep the same audio quality at a lower bit rate? Thanks

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
Most of my mp3s are encoded in 128kbps. Which codec would let me keep the same audio quality at a lower bit rate? Thanks

I believe WMA format at 96kbps is the equal in quality to MP3 @ 128kbs.. not quite sure, nor do I have the source at hand..

 

[imported_rod]

Sorry, but WMA ain't that great. Also, it's basically only supprted by microsoft.

Why do you want to make them smaller? Personally, I use the LAME MP3 encoder at 192kbps - and specifiy highest quality/speed setting. Sure, it takes an extra 10 seconds during encoding, but then you have better quality forever.

RoD

 

[cessation]

LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

i would like to fit more songs onto my player so I wanted to start encoding my new songs in a more efficient format.

 

[oynaz]

I find ogg the most efficient, but most players do not support that.

 

[Bootstrap]

AAC is also more efficient than MP3, but again, most players don't support it yet.

 

[BW86]

OGG..if you have an mp3 player that supports it.

 

[NaOH]

LAME VBR FTW

 

[Howard]

MPC and OGG come to mind.

 

[imported_Stew]

Originally posted by: cessation
LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder.

What the heck....? Not an Mp3 encoder?

 

[imported_Stew]

Originally posted by: Stew

Originally posted by: cessation
LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder.

What the heck....? Not an Mp3 encoder?

Nvm... I see what you meant.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: AMDUALY
LAME VBR FTW

128k VBR is probably the best bet here. I'd still go with 192k MP3 personally.

EDIT: Wrong forum

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: AMDUALY
LAME VBR FTW

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