PS3 Audio import

snake1
snake1 Posts: 567
edited October 2012 in Electronics
Hey guys, got a few questions about audio import settings on my PS3. What codec should it be: aac, mp3, or atrac?
What bit rate : 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320?
Output freq : 48khz or 44.1/88.2/176.4khz?
Bitmapping?? Type 1, 2, or 3
(the ones it red are current settings)

This may not make a hill of beans difference in the audio, but if it does I want it to be right. I save all my good audio to it for playback at times. If it really doesn't matter, just let me know.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,937
    edited October 2012
    Could you describe your "audio import" steps? Is it some sort of audio capture function?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,166
    edited October 2012
    Since they are low bit rate mp3's, it won't make a bit of difference. There is no place for mp3's in a serious audio system

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,937
    edited October 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    There is no place for mp3's in a serious audio system

    320s aren't that bad.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,166
    edited October 2012
    Clipdat wrote: »
    320s aren't that bad.

    Yes, they are. Any mp3 sucks a$$ if high fidelity is what you're looking for. There is no place for lossy audio if you are the least bit serious about good sound.

    Period!

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,937
    edited October 2012
    Well, I would generally tend to agree with you.

    That being said, the difference between 128 and 320 is dramatic. At first I had no issue with 128-192 mp3s. Now I can't stand to listen to any mp3s below 320.

    However in my experience the difference between 320 and FLAC is much much less dramatic.
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited October 2012
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Well, I would generally tend to agree with you.

    That being said, the difference between 128 and 320 is dramatic. At first I had no issue with 128-192 mp3s. Now I can't stand to listen to any mp3s below 320.

    However in my experience the difference between 320 and FLAC is much much less dramatic.

    Agree, and for high fidelity yes, lossy may not be the way to go. But when you try to support a library to your main 2 channel, 2nd 2 channel, garage, boat, car hard drive, older mp3 player and phone, I enjoy the compatibility and sound of 320. It all depends what your looking for.
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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited October 2012
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Could you describe your "audio import" steps? Is it some sort of audio capture function?

    Well I guess its whenever files are loaded from the LAN or from a usb drive.
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Yes, they are. Any mp3 sucks a$$ if high fidelity is what you're looking for. There is no place for lossy audio if you are the least bit serious about good sound.

    Period!

    H9

    There is DEF room in my 'serious' system for some mp3s especially for my budget!! MP3s sound dang good as a matter of fact! I'm just trying to do the best with what I have.

    So what y'all are telling me is bascially to switch to the the 320 and let it go? I'll make the change and thanks for the info!!!
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,937
    edited October 2012
    Yep, exactly. Just bump it up to 320 and your ears should thank you.
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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited October 2012
    Sounds good! Thanks fellas!
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2012
    Late to the show. But as far as what you can "store" on a PS3 and what I have on there, as well, 320 is your best option. Wish Sony would not put a limit on that, but they're neurotic about copy protection. I would like to be able to put lossless on there and run the digital to a better DAC, but?

    Have fun!

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