MP3s vs. CDs

Hi Folks,

Lately, I've been ripping some of my CDs to my new laptop. Can anyone tell the difference in sound between their original CDs and the MP3s made from those CDs? I can't.

My understanding is that MP3s shrink the amount of "information" per song by a factor of 10. If that's the case, why can't I tell the difference between original CDs and MP3 songs that have been ripped?

Am I missing something, or has my long history of loud music finally ruined my eardrums? [img]/wtimages/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

As I recall, you'll only notice it on at the very high and very lows of the songs. The sound just isn't as crisp with Mp3's. It's subtle and to the untrained ear, you won't notice it. Seriously, if you can't tell the difference now, Be happy you can't. I've had a number of albums I've ripped to my mp3 player and I just can't listen to them because they aren't as crisp as I Know they are. Kinda ruins the experience of a good jam on a guitar, or a high note from beautiful vixen singer, or a smooth bass beat from a club track. Just my opinion though...

Frank~Frank

Hi FrankFrank,

Thanks for the reply. I could probably hear the difference more when I was younger -- before I'd gone to a bunch of loud concerts or worn headphones with the volume way up! [img]/wtimages/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Did you rip record albums to MP3? I am considering doing that, but haven't looked into it and don't know what equipment is necessary.

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central