The original post: /r/piracy by /u/ResidentInner8293 on 2025-01-02 19:28:17.

I’m completely new to this and was wondering why wma songs under 320k have a slight cracking sound in the background?

If I’m describing the sound incorrectly I apologize. That’s as best as I can describe it.

Is there a way to get rid of the noise? I have an older mp3 player (RCA Lyra RD1071A) if that helps with the question.

My guess is that my old mp3 plays 320k better for whatever reason.

I say this because I noticed my mp3s that are in 320k sound very clear. Anything lower than 320k has the cracking noise in the background.

So what do you all think?