Should I rip my CD's to MP3 or WMA?

[verb1999]

What kind of files does everyone recommend I rip my CD's to? WMA or MP3? I just bought a Microsoft Zune, & I don't really understand the difference, other than file sizes. I've heard 256 Kbps is a good median rate. I know it depends on the listener, and to the average ear 128 would be ok, but to the trained ear you want bigger files. I plan on doing my own sound test with different sizes, but still don't know whether to go with MP3 or WMA. Any opions or ideas? Thanks!

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[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

mp3 is more flexible and compatible with more devices.

 

[Spectrum]

mp3 is more flexible and compatible with more devices.

tru dat

 

[verb1999]

I've heard a 128 Kbps WMA file = 196 Kbps (or higher) MP3 file. Any truth to this?

 

[tEh koRnDog 5,000+ posts]

mp3

 

[Subst4nce 10+ year member]

Rip it using variable bit rate..

 

[Linkz 10+ year member]

320kbps mp3. It can be played by just about everything. wma....nope