There has been a lot of discussion around this exact topic.
Here are some facts:
A song on a CD is encoded at 1411mbps whereas the average MP3 is encoded at 128kpbs. Some people do encode them at higher rates like 320kbps, but that is the highest I've seen.
Here is my opinion:
I have done quite a bit of research and listening (friends have too) and this is the conclusion:
1411kbps = CD = GREAT!!!
128kbps = MP3 = CRAP
192kbps = MP3 = Sound better that 128, but still crap
320kbps = MP3 = Sounds worst than 192
My recomendation: If you must use MP3s, use them at 192kbps. They sound "ok" But stick with a CD if you can.
That's my opinion anyway.
Here are some facts:
A song on a CD is encoded at 1411mbps whereas the average MP3 is encoded at 128kpbs. Some people do encode them at higher rates like 320kbps, but that is the highest I've seen.
Here is my opinion:
I have done quite a bit of research and listening (friends have too) and this is the conclusion:
1411kbps = CD = GREAT!!!
128kbps = MP3 = CRAP
192kbps = MP3 = Sound better that 128, but still crap
320kbps = MP3 = Sounds worst than 192
My recomendation: If you must use MP3s, use them at 192kbps. They sound "ok" But stick with a CD if you can.
That's my opinion anyway.