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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Hi-Res Showdown: Four Streaming Services Lead on Audio Quality

Four services deliver lossless hi‑fi audio up to 24‑bit/192 kHz (Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Qobuz, and Tidal), while Spotify and Deezer offer hi‑fi options capped at 24‑bit/44.1 kHz (Spotify can do 24‑bit; Deezer up to 16‑bit), and YouTube Music tops out at 256 kbps. Qobuz is the best value at under $11/month, with Apple Music and Tidal at about $12, Amazon Music Unlimited at $13, and YouTube Music Premium at $12; note that Amazon Prime Music does not include these HD tiers.

via bgr.com|

#audio-quality #bitrate #hi-fi

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Blu-ray 4K Still Delivers More Detail Than Streaming

Ultra HD Blu-ray can devote far more data to video (up to 128 Mbps on 100GB discs) than streaming, which must adapt to network conditions and compress the signal, so Blu-ray generally preserves more detail; high‑bitrate streaming (e.g., 43–80 Mbps for Pure Stream) can narrow the gap, and local Plex Direct Play/Direct Stream can avoid recompression, but the key issue is how much picture information reaches your screen, not whether it comes from disc or the internet.

via Engadget|

#4k #bitrate #blu-ray

technology9 months ago•4 min saved

4K Blu-ray vs Streaming: Picture and Sound Quality Showdown

4K Blu-ray discs generally offer superior picture and sound quality compared to streaming due to higher bitrates, less compression, and lossless audio, but streaming provides greater convenience and cost-effectiveness, with ongoing technological improvements potentially narrowing the quality gap.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#4k-blu-ray #bitrate #hdr

technology1 year ago•7 min saved

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users

Spotify has introduced lossless streaming at 24-bit, 44.1kHz, offering higher quality audio that is noticeable on good headphones and speakers, but it is limited compared to other services like Tidal and Qobuz which support higher sample rates. The new quality enhances detail, bass, and soundstage but requires more storage and data, and cannot be streamed via Bluetooth. For audiophiles with the right equipment, services like Qobuz and Tidal provide superior high-res options, while casual listeners may not notice much difference.

via Tom's Guide|

#audio-file-formats #bitrate #high-res-audio

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

YouTube introduces '1080p Premium' with improved bitrate for Android and Google TV.

YouTube is testing its new 1080p Premium tier with better bitrate for its Premium subscribers on Android and Google TV. The feature was first spotted in February and was exclusive to iPhone and Apple TV. Google officially announced the feature in April and said it would be coming to Android later on. The new tier is not a paywall for existing quality, but an entirely new quality tier for YouTube that is exclusive to Premium members. The existing 1080p tier is unchanged and still free for everyone.

via 9to5Google|

#1080p-premium #android #bitrate

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

YouTube TV Upgrades Picture Quality and Fixes for Apple TV and More

YouTube TV is testing transcoding changes, including a bitrate increase for live 1080p content over the next several weeks, targeting devices that support the VP9 codec with high-speed internet connections. The majority of YouTube TV’s cable channels are delivered in 720p, but certain channels provide a 1080i feed that YouTube TV deinterlaces to 1080p. Increasing the bitrate can lead to a substantially better picture. Hulu with Live TV and DirecTV Stream have a leg up over YouTube TV in picture quality, but YouTube TV's other advantages, like a best-in-class DVR and cleaner UX, make it a strong competitor.

via The Verge|

#bitrate #live-tv #picture-quality

technology3 years ago•3 min saved

"YouTube Premium Unveils Exciting New Features for Enhanced Viewing Experience"

YouTube Premium subscribers now have access to a higher-quality version of 1080p video called 1080p Premium, which has a higher bitrate than standard 1080p video. The higher bitrate means 1080p video will look even better, especially in scenes with a lot of movement. However, it won’t be available on videos uploaded at a higher or lower resolution. The feature is currently only available on iOS, but there are plans for it to come to the web app.

via Lifehacker|

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