I'm considering converting my MP3s to a format with better sound quality...

you know thats like when people changes their spark plugs in their vehicle with new one that suppose to  give more Hp. THey will say they cna  feel the extra power even though  there is no more extra there. We call that the Butt Dyno.  THey want to covence their selves that all that extra money they spent on the part  was worth it and didnt throw the money away on  uselss parts.

THats wht it sounds like here.  You think  you  can  hear a difference so your brain  fools you in to  hearing this differnce that isnt there. 

Best way to  tell is to have a friend Take a MP3 file  and convert it to  like OGG   and play the 2 songs for you. THis way you dont know which  is which and do  a few songs liek that and then  take your score down of how many you pegged right and wrong. THat could geive you  a better answer.