12 Oct
2011
12 Oct
'11
12:56 a.m.
and you can hear a difference even above
192 kbps.
Also depends on specific encoder. mp3 (and Ogg) specify the decoder.
A valid encoder is any encoder that produces a valid bitstream.
Encoders vary *widely* in both final quality as well as the nature of
their artifacts.
Simply saying '192kbps sounds like <foo>' is completely invalid.
Monty