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Expect a listening experience that is "passable at best" for casual use but might make an audiophile wince. The most notable trade-offs include:

: You may notice subtle "swishing" sounds in the background, especially in quiet passages or on tracks with wide dynamic ranges. Why We Still Love It 128kbps mp3(4.27 MB)

: Cymbals and high-frequency percussion often lose their crispness, sounding "digitally" or "artificially crispy". Expect a listening experience that is "passable at

: Fast, complex transients (like a sudden drum snap) can suffer from "pre- and post-echo," making the sound feel slightly smeared or muddled. 128kbps mp3(4.27 MB)