MP3 conversion rate suggestions


I'm in the process of converting my FLAC files to MP3's for use on my iPhone. I will be using LAME. What have you found to be the best rate type (VBR, CBR etc.), & rate setting? That is, what saves the most memory, but provides the most acceptable sonics?
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Showing 2 responses by tmesselt

Contrary to the first response I disagree.
Either use vbr with v0
Or cbr with 320. This is after all an audiophile website (not that mp3s fit in this particulart). But you must utilize the best options that the lossy compression format offer, right?!?!

Hope this helps, and best of luck.
I stand by my original post, of just sticking with v0 or 320. V0 will save you more storage space of the 2, while some believe it is the best sounding as well. Ymmv

To sufentanil, I respect your need for storage concerns. I on the other hand would much rather have less music on a device at a higher bitrate than vice-versa.