Files beyond CD quality sound impressive on paper, but they're unnecessary for almost everyone.

A simple test can see how well you can recognize lossy formats using your own music choices Beyond a certain point most people can't easily tell the difference High-quality lossless is still the most ...

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Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know. There’s a difference, of course, between “putting ...

As music streaming services compete against each other to get the most subscribers, you probably heard that Tidal has the best audio quality in the industry, while Apple Music could be as good thanks ...

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Understanding the world of digital audio formats can be a bit confusing, with an array of different file types and codecs in use. Among these, lossless audio holds a special place, promising ...

Most casual music fans now love the freedom that wireless earphones have brought, but in terms of audio quality it has meant a downturn However, a few months ago I got a chance to test out the ...

CD-quality music is still the benchmark for decent audio; it’s not quite hi-res, but it’s noticeably better than the lossy, compressed music found on Spotify and your old MP3 library. But actually ...

A firmware update will bring lossless audio and ultralow-latency audio to Apple's flagship headphones -- but only over a wired connection. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of ...

Due to ship in October, Nura's upcoming high-end earbuds support Qualcomm's aptX Lossless audio codec. But you'll need the right hardware to take advantage of it. Executive Editor David Carnoy has ...