Hmm, 256 kbps AAC vs 320 kbps MP3..

Lord Dweedle · 11-24-2012, 02:38 PM

Ok so my scenario at the moment is I'm trying to decide on what format to use on my iPod.

I will be using this iPod on my computer to store my custom made playlists so it will be playing through my PC speaker stereo setup.. its pretty good sound quality at 320 kbps MP3 and I love it.

But, my iPod is only an 8GB Nano, so can only hold a limited number of tracks. According to my research thus far if I convert my songs via iTunes to 256 kbps AAC I could fit another 200 or so more songs onto my iPod which would be fantastic.

However, I am looking for opinions on this.. now, I only plan on playing my music on my iPod through some Sennheiser PX 100 ii's on the go and my Logitec Z506 PC surround sound speaker system when I'm at home (via iTunes, anyone know a better media player?).

I really do want to fit these 200 songs on my playlist, but I am willing to sacrifice some songs from my iPod if 320 kbps is better.

11-24-2012, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lord Dweedle Music Addict Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 127	Hmm, 256 kbps AAC vs 320 kbps MP3.. Ok so my scenario at the moment is I'm trying to decide on what format to use on my iPod. I will be using this iPod on my computer to store my custom made playlists so it will be playing through my PC speaker stereo setup.. its pretty good sound quality at 320 kbps MP3 and I love it. But, my iPod is only an 8GB Nano, so can only hold a limited number of tracks. According to my research thus far if I convert my songs via iTunes to 256 kbps AAC I could fit another 200 or so more songs onto my iPod which would be fantastic. However, I am looking for opinions on this.. now, I only plan on playing my music on my iPod through some Sennheiser PX 100 ii's on the go and my Logitec Z506 PC surround sound speaker system when I'm at home (via iTunes, anyone know a better media player?). I really do want to fit these 200 songs on my playlist, but I am willing to sacrifice some songs from my iPod if 320 kbps is better.