How To Lower Bitrate, & iTunes tutorials Options

[Aurous]

Friends,

I wish to lower the bit rate of audio tracks from 320kbps/224kbps MP3 to 160kbps MP3. JetAudio converts to 128kbps (maximum) & that too in WMA format. I want the converted audio files in MP3 format only.

I do not have iTunes, neither do I own an iPod. Please suggest some software/audio conversion tools.

Waiting for your replies.

[bawlachintu]

Friends,

I wish to lower the bit rate of audio tracks from 320kbps/224kbps MP3 to 160kbps MP3. JetAudio converts to 128kbps (maximum) & that too in WMA format. I want the converted audio files in MP3 format only.

I do not have iTunes, neither do I own an iPod. Please suggest some software/audio conversion tools.

Waiting for your replies.

I have so far come across the inflated files, mostly, in the name
of rares/original sounds,

i.e. inflating scrap files of bitrate 8/16/32 kbps to 192/256/320 kbps.
(Few CDQ means- Cheap Dabba Quality)

Few smart members here, are master of that art. They must be aware of the reverse
technology too.

Jokes apart.........Awaiting info on good convertor...............
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Raw method is:

1) Open the file in SF/Cooledit and save as wav file.
2) Convert wav file to mp3 thru any good convertor based on Lame encoder

Stream Box Ripper is cool.