So I ripped this CD in both flac and mp3 format (192kbps). Not sure if it's just me buuuut... I don't notice much of a difference. Now the difference between 192 and, say, 96 kbps for me is noticeable, but I simply can't tell the difference between anything above 128kbps. Are bitrates not as important as people make them seem? Is my player shitty? Am I going deaf? (I know I don't have the greatest hearing, but I didn't think it was anything of notable concern).

Discuss.