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Can you tell the difference between FLAC and 320kbps?

Can you tell the difference between FLAC and 320kbps?

The difference in quality between FLAC and 320kbps compressed is inaudible when both are ripped from the same master. Compression becomes a factor when burning 320kbps to disc, then re-ripping.

Is the difference between FLAC and MP3 noticeable?

Yes and no. The thing is that, yes, there is a very clear difference in the sound when one listens to FLAC files. That’s why many people claim to hear no difference between FLAC and MP3 and it is obvious that they choose MP3 over FLAC – in addition to same quality the size is smaller!

Which is better FLAC or 320 kbps MP3?

FLAC has more air than 320Kbps mp3, but the mp3 is definitely listenable and I love using Spotify Premium. Having said this others & I can hear the differences between 320Kbps mp3 and FLAC blindly at a consistent 100% rate. This is the same CD ripped via EAC, but with one encoded using FLAC & the other LAME mp3.

Which is better 320k or 320kbps mp3?

With most pop/rock, 320k is probably overkill. You answered your own question: FLAC is lossless, which makes it technically better. Period. The question is whether or not you will notice the difference between raw audio or FLAC and 192-320kbps MP3 and the only one who can answer that question is you.

What’s the difference between FLAC and CD music?

FLAC vs CD vs 320 Kbps mp3…virtually no difference!! Had my best mate round recently and we decided to go to the Linn Records website and do a comparison between the different quality tracks they have on offer. They range from master tape 192/24bit Flac down to 320 Kbps mp3s.

Can you hear the boom from a 320 kbps MP3?

It’s true that we can’t hear those, but we can FEEL the boom vibration. Good -professional or really hifi- sub-woofers (e.g. Bose 320) make rooms tremble from a CD or FLAC (or live music), but input MP3 and that vibration is gone.