EclipseChris Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 If you really want better quality, the best thing to do is run a 3.5mm cable from a netbook to the aux in on a HU, and use the HU as a preamp, then you'd be able to play whatever quality you want, aac, wma, mp3, flac, so on and so forth. Putting flac files on CDs is a little silly, due to the size. If you want better quality without alot of money, download Audacity, and learn how to remaster them. Is that a real answer? Stop talking. OP, ya ever think about buying cds? Like from cd stores? They have those. Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 If you really want better quality, the best thing to do is run a 3.5mm cable from a netbook to the aux in on a HU, and use the HU as a preamp, then you'd be able to play whatever quality you want, aac, wma, mp3, flac, so on and so forth. Putting flac files on CDs is a little silly, due to the size. If you want better quality without alot of money, download Audacity, and learn how to remaster them. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the audio output on a netbook is not great. It is probably best to either use a CD or some sort of USB source and let the H/U do it's own converting rather than use an AUX input, if we are talking about going for better quality of sound. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQMonte Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 get a good ear most songs don't "sound good" because of how it was made/recorded, not the quality/kbps. aside from frequencies above say, 8000hz, you shouldn't be able to tell the difference from 320kbps to cd quality. most cant tell 256kbps from cd quality. if the song doesn't have a ton of data it doesn't benefit to have more information per second. now an orchestra playing Schoenberg could definitely benefit from the highest quality, but you arent trying to drown out the violin with a bass drum like we drown out lyrics from rap That would be great if he was talking about the quality of the actual cd's....but he's talking about the quality in sound of the original cd as compared to burned copy of said cd. He's noticing a huge difference in SQ between those two. Quote Alpine CDA-117...Memphis 16-X03 CDT Audio SQA-4100...SEAS Prestige H1396...Crescendo MP-6 Soundstream Rubicon 1.2500d...Digital Designs 3512f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysler200s Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 If you really want better quality, the best thing to do is run a 3.5mm cable from a netbook to the aux in on a HU, and use the HU as a preamp, then you'd be able to play whatever quality you want, aac, wma, mp3, flac, so on and so forth. Putting flac files on CDs is a little silly, due to the size. If you want better quality without alot of money, download Audacity, and learn how to remaster them. Is that a real answer? Stop talking. OP, ya ever think about buying cds? Like from cd stores? They have those. Have you ever thought about reading the ENTIRE post before leaving a smartass comment..because I cleary explain what your comment was about. You know what I mean? Quote 2011 Chrysler 200 S (Black on Black on Black w/ black trim) Changing all the time but, for now..... *Coming Soon* 80sq ft. SS Damp Pro (INSTALLED) 36sq ft. SS Luxury Liner (INSTALLED) Big 3 (RF 0 Gauge) All RF power wire, speaker wire, RCA's RF T3 6.5" components (2 sets) have RF T800-4 ad (mids & highs) XS Power D925 XS Power D3400 have still undecided on sub/sub amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 If you really want better quality, the best thing to do is run a 3.5mm cable from a netbook to the aux in on a HU, and use the HU as a preamp, then you'd be able to play whatever quality you want, aac, wma, mp3, flac, so on and so forth. Putting flac files on CDs is a little silly, due to the size. If you want better quality without alot of money, download Audacity, and learn how to remaster them. you spew so much shit and have no idea what you are talking about. If you were a quarter as smart as you thought you were you'd be dangerous. do us all a favor and stop posting and go back to your little forum that you are an admin. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 get a good ear most songs don't "sound good" because of how it was made/recorded, not the quality/kbps. aside from frequencies above say, 8000hz, you shouldn't be able to tell the difference from 320kbps to cd quality. most cant tell 256kbps from cd quality. if the song doesn't have a ton of data it doesn't benefit to have more information per second. now an orchestra playing Schoenberg could definitely benefit from the highest quality, but you arent trying to drown out the violin with a bass drum like we drown out lyrics from rap That would be great if he was talking about the quality of the actual cd's....but he's talking about the quality in sound of the original cd as compared to burned copy of said cd. He's noticing a huge difference in SQ between those two. still analogous point was you shouldn't be noticing that much of a difference, a setting on the comp might be throwing it off... volume check maybe whats the headunit btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Just buy the cd and rip in lossless. I use Itunes so all of my music Is ripped In apple lossless. Put It on my iPad and it sounds about the same as a cd. Quote 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenC210 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) get a good ear most songs don't "sound good" because of how it was made/recorded, not the quality/kbps. aside from frequencies above say, 8000hz, you shouldn't be able to tell the difference from 320kbps to cd quality. most cant tell 256kbps from cd quality. if the song doesn't have a ton of data it doesn't benefit to have more information per second. now an orchestra playing Schoenberg could definitely benefit from the highest quality, but you arent trying to drown out the violin with a bass drum like we drown out lyrics from rap this is exactly right you wont be able to tell the difference from cd unless it was better recorded. this is why artist use so many eq's while recording and change per track or vocals edit: also noticed you referred to the occasionally free mixtape IE. mixtape torrent or datpiff. if this is what you are referring to then what you get is what you get. those cd's are put up there for free and are generally based on the recording equipment from the dj's that host the mixtape. this is why you will get a better cd from one dj then the next Edited January 2, 2012 by KenC210 Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 If i had to hazard a guess he probably used the default settings when he ripped the CD's @128kbs in mp3 format and if you have heard mp3's in 128kbs you'll know how bad they can sound. Quote 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQMonte Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 If i had to hazard a guess he probably used the default settings when he ripped the CD's @128kbs in mp3 format and if you have heard mp3's in 128kbs you'll know how bad they can sound. Especially when compared to the cd itself. Quote Alpine CDA-117...Memphis 16-X03 CDT Audio SQA-4100...SEAS Prestige H1396...Crescendo MP-6 Soundstream Rubicon 1.2500d...Digital Designs 3512f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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