[ILUG-BOM] Mp3 Sound quality.

[steve]

Hi Rony,
Rony wrote:
> Krishnakant wrote:
>> Wonder if this same problem persists with vlc or all codecs for
>> g-streemer?
>>
>>
>>   
> I have downloaded mp3s from other sites and they play well. The point I 
> observed is that highly compressed mp3s which occupy less space have a 
> terrible tinny sound in the background. Can this be removed by 
> re-encoding them using ffmpeg? If so, what parameters to give? It would 
> be nice if someone could visit the site, download the song and 
> experiment with it.

Using the link you sent in your first mail ...

$ file mera_naam_joker_--_09_jeen_yahan_marna_yahan.mp3
mera_naam_joker<...>.mp3: MPEG ADTS, layer III, v2,  16 kbps, 16 kHz, Monaural

Here's the problem ..................................^^^^^^^^

The mp3 has been encoded using a low bit rate. Most people prefer using 128kbps 
or 192kbps to get a decently good audio quality[1].


cheers,
- steve

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3#Bit_rate

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