Anything lost in higher compression?

rick57 · 25th October 2006, 01:41 PM

If you are using a lossless format, specifically FLAC (via EAC) is there anything lost in sound quality, in using the highest compression?

As either way it's lossless, the apparent answer is no.
But could well be there's something I'm not aware of.

I believe that some people do not using the highest compression - why is that?

Thanks

ezkcdude · 25th October 2006, 02:22 PM

The "highest" compression is something like 1% difference in size from "low" compression. There's really no point most of the time.

dsavitsk · 25th October 2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rick57
I believe that some people do not using the highest compression - why is that?

More work for the CPU and thus slower compression/decompression. If you have a fast computer and not a lot of space, then higher compression is a good thing. No sound quality issues.

Quote:

Originally posted by ezkcdude
The "highest" compression is something like 1% difference in size from "low" compression.

I think you set something up wrong if that's the difference for you.

ezkcdude · 26th October 2006, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dsavitsk

I think you set something up wrong if that's the difference for you.

What is the range of difference in your experience, and on what kind of music? I've found it's never more than about 5% on typical pop/rock (which is the bulk of my files), and that's using two different programs.

rick57 · 26th October 2006, 01:32 AM

(FWIW, I’m a pop/rocker too)

For only 5% difference, I’d probably save the CPU a little heat . .

Anyone getting more than 5% saving?

25th October 2006, 01:41 PM	#1
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	Anything lost in higher compression? If you are using a lossless format, specifically FLAC (via EAC) is there anything lost in sound quality, in using the highest compression? As either way it's lossless, the apparent answer is no. But could well be there's something I'm not aware of. I believe that some people do not using the highest compression - why is that? Thanks

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Compression ratio and diaphragm size in compression drivers	inkasound	Multi-Way	50	8th January 2009 03:38 PM
Is it true that the higher the BL of a subwoofer, the higher its lowest playable...	454Casull	Subwoofers	16	19th March 2004 04:28 PM
Flying higher and higher with the Doede Dac	Lucas_G	Digital Source	139	27th February 2004 06:40 AM
Super-power amps - higher current better than higher voltage	Circlotron	Solid State	34	28th June 2002 04:01 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

25th October 2006, 02:22 PM	#2
ezkcdude diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta	The "highest" compression is something like 1% difference in size from "low" compression. There's really no point most of the time.

26th October 2006, 01:32 AM	#5
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	(FWIW, I’m a pop/rocker too) For only 5% difference, I’d probably save the CPU a little heat . . Anyone getting more than 5% saving?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)