192 kbit/s listening test at SoundExpert
Reply #35 –
1. mp3: Lame 3.97b2 [--preset standard] 177.1 kbit/s FBR
Since everyone is now using --preset fast standard (aka -V2 -vbr-new) instead of the vbr-old setting, it would probably make more sense to test the fast version. As a historical comparison (and for die-hard 3.90.3 fans ), additionally testing the legacy Lame 3.90.3 at the --alt-preset standard setting might be an option if you still have room for another contender.