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[Paul33603]

Hey guys,

I recently bought a JVC Arsenal series car stereo with the PICT feature. I really like it but am not impressed with the MP3 playback. Actually I am not sure if its the player or the software I am using the burn the disk. I am using Windows Media player converting to an MP3 format. It burns the disk with no problem however the sound quality SUCKS! I have put about 10 disks on one MP3 disk and the sound is not what I am use to, crackles and just not good sound. Anyone have any ideas? I have also burned 1 disk into MP3 format thinking maybe it would sound better but it doesnt. I have burned many plain CDs and it works great.. Any info is appreicated!

Thanks,
Paul

[maiku]

i too think it is the encoding bitrate
and microsoft isn't the best at encoding mp3s
i suggest getting audioripper to get the wav's from your cd's, then using dbpoweramp to convert them into mp3 format

192 is the minimum you should encode at. i personally would go with 320. if space is an issue, try a variable bit rate if your stereo supports it

[Bing_0]

in my experince, the jvc arsenal units sound as good playing mp3s as other units, it must be the encoding or hte quality of hte file

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[Veneficus]

in my experince, the jvc arsenal units sound as good playing mp3s as other units, it must be the encoding or hte quality of hte file

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I was going to say... you're disapointed! You're nuts! I love my JVC.

[Paul33603]

It must be the bitrate then.. I am not sure if I can adjust it.. What programs do you guys suggest? I really dont want to spend more than $40.

Thanks in advance,
Paul

[maiku]

ever heard of FREEWARE?

if you have cd's, then get audioripper ( i think thats what its called)
and extract the wav files

then get dbpowerAMP (from dbpoweramp.com) and convert the wav's to MP3 files


ALL FREE!

[Frinkiac]

the long answer: windows media, in order to save space, uses a lower bitrate but special encoding to make the quality played through regular home stereo/computer speakers adequate. and what you're actually doing when you burn the disk, is filling in the holes that the program created when it ripped them originally, so that cd players won't freak out when you put them in there. so what you really want to do is get a higher end program (such as nero) and you won't have any problems ripping or burning any other cds and the quality will be as good as you want/can afford.

the short answer: microsoft sucks with media. if you spend 35$ on nero you'll be saving your patience and ears.

[maiku]

oh right
i forgot that you have to burn the mp3's onto a cd

i agree that nero is an excellent program

[Paul33603]

Ok downloaded NERO and it worked well!!!!!!!!! It basically doesnt sound like crap anymore. Here is what my "system" consists of, 5.25 Infinity Ref's upfront, 6.5 Infinity Kappas in the back, an unnamed amp & sub, and the JVC Arsenal H/U (which is really NICE by the way). My sound is finally on par where I wanted it. I am happy with it, with shopping on Ebay and just waiting on a good deal I spent less then $500 for everything and it beats my Dakato with Bose by a LANDSLIDE!!!

Thanks guys,
Paul