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    WMP11 need mp3 160kbps

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tinderbox (UK), May 19, 2008.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Hi.

    Is their a way to add 160kbps to WMP11 it jumps from 128 to 192 in mp3

    thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 19, 2008
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    hmm Try Changing the settings in here


    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Software>Microsoft>MediaPlayer>Settings>Mp3Encoding
     
    vinumsv, May 19, 2008
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Hi.

    I tried to change the 128000 to 160000, but after a reboot it still rips at 128kbps.

    any other suggestions

    thanks

    John.

     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 19, 2008
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

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    BUMP BUMP BUMP

    Anybody got a solution for me!

    But i want to stick with WMP11

    thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 19, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Why not just use 192? It sounds better than 160. I use 256, but i cant tell the difference between it an 192, but i can between 160 and 192.
     
    nizzy1115, May 19, 2008
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  6. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Hi.

    Looks like i am going to have to use 192kbps

    I have a friend that still uses 128, i have tried talking him into at least 160.

    Thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 19, 2008
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  7. coolguy

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    Change the rip options in WMP11. I would always rip at wma variable bit rate or mp3 (best quality)
     
    coolguy, May 19, 2008
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    This is how I think.
     
    alekkh, May 19, 2008
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    I know you can rip to 160mbps WMA format. I did notice, though, that if you select MP3, it only allows 128 and 192.
     
    ttupa, May 19, 2008
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    Hi.

    well i dont need 160mbps anymore, I got my new mp3 player a sony nwz-a818

    And 128mbps sounds fantastic in it, it has something called DSEE sound enhancement, basically it tried to replace the high frequency's that compression removes.

    I have a apple ipod classic 80gb, and they both sound about the same at 160mbps or above, but at 128mbps the sony blows it away.

    regards

    john.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 21, 2008
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    Download dBpoweramp and rip in LAME V2, you won't regret it.
     
    Jlbrightbill, May 21, 2008
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