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I use the free programme Fakin' the funk, which will give a thumbs up if the file matches the stated bitrate, and a thumbs down if it doesn't match it. It will also show a spectogram if you like. This spectogram shows the upper limits for various mp3 codecs.
It should be noted, however, that in the settings you would have to set it to measure aggressively to distinguish between 256 kbps mp3 and higher, and the programme does have difficulties properly detecting the bitrate of the Fraunhofer mp3 codec (used by Windows Media Player).
Otherwise, I'm very happy with this programme. I had an album as flac and found out that it was only 160 kbps mp3 :-/.
It should be noted, however, that in the settings you would have to set it to measure aggressively to distinguish between 256 kbps mp3 and higher, and the programme does have difficulties properly detecting the bitrate of the Fraunhofer mp3 codec (used by Windows Media Player).
Otherwise, I'm very happy with this programme. I had an album as flac and found out that it was only 160 kbps mp3 :-/.