In the hierarchy of lossy audio compression (where file size is reduced by discarding some data), 320 kilobits per second (kbps) is widely considered the gold standard for MP3 files. While lower bitrates (such as 128 kbps or 192 kbps) result in smaller file sizes, they often introduce audible artifacts—a "warbling" or "metallic" sound—particularly in the high-frequency range (cymbals and violins).
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