HA opens mp3 codec listening test-which is the best MP3 code

[seadzz]

This is going on now and you can join in. All you need is a internet connection, two ears a good set of headphones and a open mind

The encoders and parameters tested are:

LAME encoder 3.95 --preset 128
FhG MP3 encoder from Adobe Audition 1.0 VBR quality 40, "Current - Best" codec.
Apple iTunes 4.2 112kbps VBR, Highest quality, joint stereo, smart encoding
Gogo-no-coda 3.12 -b 128 -a -q
Audioactive Encoder 2.04 128kbps High Quality
Xing MP3 Encoder 1.5 VBR quality normal

Click the link to find out more and participate:

http://www.rjamorim.com/test/mp3-128/presentation.html

Test ends Jan 25th and the results will be posted at HA.

Good listening you mp3 lovers and I hope your codec wins.

BTW they have included ipods AAC in the test. See if you can spot it!

sdz

[sweetspot]

OMG ! People get their asses shot for even mentioning Xing in newsgroups ! Open mind indeed.....Great Googa Mooga !

But participate I shall. Thanks for the info. This should be interesting. Oh...and what's an "internet connection" ? Wierd.