Does Hi-Res music make a difference?
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2023
- Uncover the truth about Hi-Res music in this thought-provoking video. Dive into the world of high-resolution audio and explore whether it truly makes a difference in your music listening experience. Join us as we discuss the science behind Hi-Res music, its benefits, and the factors that impact audio quality. Discover the nuances and intricacies that Hi-Res music can offer, and decide for yourself if it's worth the upgrade. If you're curious about the impact of audio quality on your favourite songs, this video is a must-watch. Explore the realm of Hi-Res music and Re-discover your music.
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I use my smartphone to hear music with a standard usb type c to 3.5 mm analog adapter. Which is not that great than a 4.4 mm balanced adapter output. We can tweak our phone in many ways as possible. As i use poweramp pro app + wavelet app (kz preset) + kz zst iem (that's under my budget). I always download lossless FLAC audio for listening to music. Currently only few pure FLAC file are out there for download. My favourite artist is Michael Jackson and pop music is my thing.
I am planning to get a CCA Planar PLA13 iem headphones + 7hz 71 Dac & Amp as an upgrade to what i am using now.
We all seek for something better than before at affordable price at minimum we can invest.
Great video and interesting information for everyone.
Hi-Res to me is like your getting more of the full human sound spectrum (20Hz to 20kHz) from each individual instrument and each person mic up in the music, it sounds more detailed, you can hear more things in the music clearly, like whispers from band members mic up to quieter instruments you didn't even know was there in the music, I understand that Hi-Res has a wider frequency range but our human hearing can't hear all that extra range, only animals and special equipment can detect it but that's okay because I like what Hi-Res did to the rest of the sound we can hear
Going from 320 kbps to lossless improves details but the difference in details is not that huge
You're talking about listening to this in normal headphones or hi fi?
definitely i also agree with that...
Same
Bro just use an amplifier then decide
There is 30 percent more details
Music lover : uses gear (headphones)to listen music
Audiophile : uses music to hear the gear (headphones/dac/amp).
Guilty as charged 🙌
Hi can u suggest best paid or free music player for Android !?
music player won't make a difference in sound quality@@venkyAce
@@venkyAce music player doesn't matter. u need right gear and right hi res audio file.
Hi, I prefer listen to pop music on my Android phone and use Poweramp Pro (flac audio) and apple music app. I use wavelet app to find the sound signature for kz zst iem preset. I would love to know more about poweramp player and wavelet EQ app best possible settings on android device. Is there any settings in wavelet app that can enhance the music experience on Android devices with usb dac & amp adapter.
Thank you Raghav. Enlightened !!!
You're most welcome. Glad to hear that!
Totally Agree with Raghav, Enjoying my music in lossless with basic Setup. It makes a huge difference!
I have paired my SONY XM5 with an in-built DAC on LG G7, and streaming on lossless through Apple music, I can make out a few details like as you explained @Raghav. Would this difference be more pronounced if I upgrade to an IEM or studio headphones with or without an external DAC?
Don't waste money.
I dont think its worth the effort to use the Sony XM5 on wired mode. Its a great wireless headphone. But i wouldnt take the effort with an external DAC and more with them.
Definitely not my suggestion
I too own a lg g7 and it's a great sounding machine. Connected the monk earphones (wired)and seen a world of difference in yt music streams. Have to check the quality in apple music.
Any wired high resolution earphones will do justice to our device cause the phone itself comes with the 32 bit inbuilt dac. On an experimental basis i've ordered VT Abigail from headfone zone to test. I shall share my feedback once I get the products.
Thanks for headfone zone for educating high resolution and suggesting quality products to a beginner like me.
Stay tune
Hi, I have a question I have a Android tv with Onkyo avr 5.1 setup. If i use apple music on my tv to play the audio through avr do i get the lossless and hi res audio?
Thanks for reaching out. We haven't personally used an Android TV as a source for playing music, so we can't say for sure about its ability to playback Hi-Res files. However, even if it does work, you'll likely need a DAC to decode the Hi-Res files before sending the audio signal to your Onkyo device. Hope this helps!
I saw some videos on CZcams which say that 32/24 bit 192 khz is a gimmick and its all about loud volumes....what are your thoughts on this ?
I've got a basic dac and headphones setup like the go link dac and beyerdynamic dt 770 pro(tried flac files and apple music high res audio) . I can certainly notice the difference but I don't know if it's worth the hype.
Hey there, listening to music at Hi-Res quality is a matter of preference.
Audio Mixing and Mastering at recording source matters much much more than resolution of your track at playback source.
While if a specific track is mastered and mixed well, Chain matters most when it comes to be able to differentiate between hi-res lossless source vs lossy source of that same track.
For me the audio chain is an inverted pyramid like structure with ears/room (treated/ untreated) playing the most important part followed by actual transducers followed by amp driving the transducer which is followed by dac followed by transport followed by source. So always try to improve the chain starting from room treatment if using speakers, then comes transducers, then comes amp, then dac and lastly comes source and resolution of tracks.
Hey there, you present a great point, although bit depth and sampling rates matter when mastering an audio file. 16-bit is fine once the music has been rendered, but it’s not enough to compensate for the final processes of mixing and mastering. So, most engineers use a bit depth of 24 bits or 32 bits, as 32 bits will prevent waveforms from losing any data when they clip, so it is worth it for high-fidelity productions.
If u Play 128 Kbps Song wit out Amplifier than both Sound & Clarity is Less
If u Play 360 Kbps Song wit out Amplifier than both Sound & Clarity is More
Wit Amplifier 128 Kbps Sound is Good
Wit Amplifier 140 Kbps, both Sound & Clarity is Great
Sir i came to know that u are replying everyone in your comment section hatss up/salute to you .i am also keeping hope for my reply so my query is?
High res lossless music on apple.. using ldac codec though Bluetooth transmission is good or simply using 500 to 1000 ic wired earphones?
Does the wired earphones outputs us the significant difference in compare to ldac codec Bluetooth?
A wired setup will always sound better than a wireless setup.
Bro does the IEMs support audio codec like LDAC & LHDC in 3.5mm jack plugged in? If no then suggest me good Bluetooth receiver dac or amp where this features supports. hope you reply. ADVANCE👏👏👏Thanks.
Bro once you plugin iem in headphone jack it surpasses ldac, lhdc or name any codec. Wired is the best. Ldac is considered close to wired quality for Bluetooth. Ldac lhdc can be you used in Bluetooth mode only. And ask anyone it will never sound better than wired
Don't spend too much time and money on this hobby 🙏 you'll get nothing.
Hey there, LDAC and LHDC are Bluetooth codecs and mainly apply to wireless headphones and earbuds. When using a wired headphone or IEM, the transmission is not dependent on codecs but rather on the audio file quality.
Guru ji 🙏
people may say it doesnt make a hell of a difference between a mp3 and a lossless well thats not truee firstly but then music is one such thing that people love and there's a way in which it needs to be heard...now if you just want to groove around without *feeling* the kick and snare. then just a melody is enough on a boat or someother headphone ....well there may not have be a specific method to make music but whatever is served is gone through various mixing mastering thoughtfully there's a reason why there are so many audio equipments , monitors in a studio while mixing and mastering a track now there's dolby atmos and stuff but also definitely mentally it just makes you happy that the audio you are listening to is at its best quality and that does make a difference if its heard right the overall soundstage of a lossless track is just too good
Hey there, thats a great point you present.
Sir samsung s20 fe 5g kaun sa type c 3.5 jack analog dac converter support karega
Bro go with venture electronic avani or abigail...it costs around 1k but u will feel heaven in those
@@Pankajsharmafulbro abigail samsung mai support karega realme ka lagya tha device mai support nahi kar raha samsung ka ultra HD audio converter 700 rs mill raha hai kya oh le loon
Nai bro 700 uspe barbad mt kriye uski quality utni achi nai h...abigail ya avani kharid lijiye samsung me support krta h...mai khud use kr rha hu
@@Pankajsharmaful app bhi s20 fe 5g use Kar rahe ho ,abigail ke built quality kesi hai , iski warranty hai aur online kaun se site se le
Ha bro support krta h mere s20 fe 5g me and headphone zone se kharida tha maine 999 me ...3month warranty and build quality is solid had se jyada
Will iem like tangzu warner or truthhear hola can help to indentify the difference b/w lossless and lossy format. I couldn't hear the differnec from kz kzst x
Hey there, the Truthear - Hola is a great IEM, and when paired with a DAC can reveal a lot in the audio played.
@@headphone_zone well i have lg g8x which has inbuilt quad dac.. So i wasn't succeed to hear the difference😐
I have Xiaomi Mi11T pro, it has Hi-Res Audio certification. No other audio specifications were mentioned. Streaming through apple music. Do I still need a external dac. Or is it enough what I have in my phone to enjoy hi-res audio.
While your Xiaomi Mi11T Pro with Hi-Res Audio certification can provide a decent audio experience, incorporating an external DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) can significantly enhance the quality of your music listening experience. External DACs are designed to deliver superior sound quality by reducing noise and distortion, resulting in clean and more accurate audio reproduction. Additionally, they offer better amplification capabilities, allowing you to drive high-impedance headphones or IEMs more effectively. Therefore, if you're seeking the highest quality audio output, investing in an external DAC would be a worthwhile consideration.
Any other streaming service that provides lossless quality songs in India beside apple music?
Hey there, not at the moment. Apple Music is the only platform to officially stream Lossless and Hi-Res music.
and can i check it before buying ?i mean do u guys operate in mumbai ?
We don't have any store as such, but we do have our experience studio in Mumbai where you can try out our range of Audio Gear.
Can you please suggest 2-3 headphones for listening music from my Samsung note 10 lite phone, i am loving to listen punjabi songs , already using a sennheiser headphone, my budget is 10000 rs.
You can check the Meze - 99 Neo.
Hi Raghav, is there a hi res playlist for ar rehman or Hindi music on apple music? I see spatial audio/Dolby Atmos but don't feel it's the same thing
Can I listen to high res music on my sony wh ch720n?
Since the Sony WH-CH720N headphones are wireless, they have their limitations and cant play Hi-Res Lossless files. For the best experience with Hi-Res audio, we recommend using in-ear monitors (IEMs) paired with a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
So well explained 🎉
Thank you so much! We're glad you found the explanation helpful. If you have any more questions or if there's anything else you'd like to know, feel free to ask. Keep the music playing! 🎶
amazon music says it can play music in lossless or flac . Is it true ?
Hey there, Amazon Music HD indeed offers lossless and FLAC music playback. It's a great option if you're looking for high-quality audio streaming. Keep the music playing!
The thing is, gear is way more important than whether you're listening to the highest-quality mp3 or the lossless version. That's because most of the missing information in a decent lossy file is beyond most people's range of hearing. A 320 mp3 sounds better on a good system than a wav or CD sounds on a system that's merely okay. I have experienced this very clearly, very recently. Allocate money to equipment first and foremost. Then, see whether upgrading to lossless copies of your favorite music makes a real difference to you. If you live near a public library with a large CD collection, check out library CDs too. The playback equipment itself is where the vast majority of the audio budget should be spent!
Absolutely, that's spoken like a true audiophile, and we couldn't agree more! However, we're big proponents of quality audio files. Consider this: if your source isn't up to par, no matter how impressive your setup is, it's limited by the lower quality of the files it's trying to play.
This is why I use Audicular CX Pro DAC with Apple Music, but the question is though my phone Realme GT2 supports Lossless Hi Res and the DAC Hi Fi Audio, can my earphone RHA-MA Universal 390 or my IEM VE Bonus IE replicate the information they get? I don't think so, but the quality I get with my set up, I am very happy because at least I get CD quality audio.
Hey there, it's great to hear that you're enjoying your setup with the Audicular CX Pro DAC and Apple Music! Having a dedicated DAC can certainly enhance the audio quality of your listening experience. As for your concern about whether your earphones, like the RHA-MA Universal 390 or the VE Bonus IE IEM, can fully replicate the high-resolution information they receive, you're right that there might be some limitations in the final reproduction due to the capabilities of the earphones themselves. However, the quality you're experiencing with your current setup is what truly matters, and aiming for CD-quality audio is a commendable goal. It's all about finding that balance between the capabilities of your gear and the satisfaction you derive from your listening sessions. Keep the music playing.
@@headphone_zone Thanks for the elaborate answer guyz, both RHA and Bonus IE I bought from you, my next target is KZ ZVX, will buy it some day.
I want to request you to elaborate the difference between lossy and lossless formats.
And how can one analyse the files for genuineness/quality.
Since most of us are using smartphones and streaming services can't provide that much quantity over internet.
I myself have FLAC files, but am not sure which one is real and which one is fake.
🙏
Hey there, Absolutely, we're here to help you navigate the audio seas! 🌊🎧 So, lossy vs. lossless, let's dive in: Lossless formats, like FLAC and WAV preserve every sonic detail, while lossy formats, like MP3, compress the file, sacrificing some quality for smaller file sizes. To tell if a file is genuine, stick to trusted sources and consider checking the file's metadata for clues like the source and encoding details. Avoid downloading from sketchy websites - those waters can be treacherous! 🏴☠️
Which dac is best Abigail or Agni in all aspects music converting quality and dac wire quality?
Hey there, you can go for the Abigail.
@@headphone_zone Thank u for helping
Please let me know if I’ll buy a Sony a306 Walkman and xm5 headphones will it gonna be a good setup combined with Apple music?
Definitely not, go and watch the video they put on audiophile setup on your budget.
@@rohithrohith3203 thanks
@@rohithrohith3203 do I need any other accessories for that particular setup to get an audiophile like experience, because I want a dedicated setup for my music experience
@@SRL1996 a DAC and headphones or an IEM of enough put 30% to 40% on DAC and 60% to 70% on headphones or iem on your budget which is idle.
@@rohithrohith3203 thanks a lot bro
well, once again , at this point I think I might have defective ears. I can listen up to 18.5 khz in normal volume(22 yo). With my current setup, the jm6 pro and simgot ea500 which is a no joke hi res IEM, I hardly notice any difference, if any at all between spotify premium and apple lossless. I tried to listen very closely, song by song, i dont think i can tell the difference being blindfolded.
192kbps MP3 should be audible because it cuts off everything above 16khz. Lossless vs 320kbps MP3 will be harder because MP3 only cuts off at 20khz. You need to be listening for lower bass volume and artifacts. The codecs are very well made
What is better quality CD Wav 16bit or Flac 24bit HiRes ? I am so confused
Hey there, CD Wav 16bit offers a pristine sound that captures the essence of your favourite tracks. Meanwhile, FLAC 24bit HiRes adds a touch of audio opulence, providing an expanded dynamic range. But strictly speaking in terms of quality, a 24 Bit file in either format will be superior.
@@headphone_zone Thank you for your accurate reply. This is so confusing ☺️👍
Use an external dac then...
previously i have CZcams music premium .... currently i have shifted to apple music lossless....i am using kz zsn pro x ... the difference is minimal..but anyone can notice that Difference after listening one or two songs....but I have a question here... currently i am using OnePlus 5 which has a great 3.5 mm headphone jack ... should i need to buy a Dac to get better audio quality?
Better get a LG device or a dac, your OnePlus 5's external dac will compress the quality of the file
with dac music feel wider and very few extra details if you are listening without dac at loud enough volume otherwise no need of dac
@@noorulhaqnoorulhaq1607 but the inbuilt dac is gret on my OnePlus
Hey there, adding a dedicated DAC will definitely enhance the music listening experience.
Why don't you try the VT Abigail the entry level one?
I have ordered one and am eagerly waiting to test. Will surely share my feedback in the community to benefit others.
what if i didnt notice any difference ?can i return it?
Any specific gear you're looking forward to purchase?
Hi-Res DAC vs Abigail?
which one is better and why?
We'll highlight the differences and let you be the judge of which one is better:
A couple of things are different. The build quality and cable quality of the Headphone Zone X ddHiFi - Hi-Res DAC is just at another level all together. But the power output is the biggest difference - 65mW, the Headphone Zone X ddHiFi - Hi-Res DAC has a dedicated amplifier in built, that the Abigail Pro doesn't. So you can really amp it up, and the headphones and IEMs sound a lot fuller, and more effortless.
explain all codes from highest to lowest resolution - formats that are best to have audio files in
Thats a great idea for a video. Itll be a long and complicated one, but the short form is - FLAC files work great for offline, and streaming any lossless audio works great too.
@@headphone_zone for sure it does , but , the different matters , why? & what's the
different , so people can really choose how they want to keep a file , some always what the best of the best no matter what , top of the tech - audio file , future proof the mote detailed ones , formats , sizer , depth, the real feel in what format,, so it will helpful for generations , no one makes its interesting and easy to understand , ' '' smallest detail in simple words '' 24-bit , 144-hz , 320 kbps - the the meaning and understanding behind it , people will really appreciate your initiation , thanks
there is no easy platform for this music.... every company is improving in display, storage, processing but no one focus on DAC of a device..
Hey there, Apple Music is the easiest way to listen to Hi-Res music. The best way to go about this is to connect a dongle DAC to your phone and use an IEM to listen to the music.
After Android 14 almost all phone has a dac with hi res support i my self using a upper midrange phone from iqoo with USB c hi-fi earphone
Hi-res is industry junk... simple science your ears can max do 20khz , Nyquist sampling theorm says double of that is enough to faithfully reproduce the analog in digital format... cd quality = 48khz. Now coming to bit depth (quanization error) 16bit has a SNR of 96db which is enough dynamic range for most of the songs, atleast from the perspective of your ears. All that 'i hear the detail better with higher bit depth' is a placebo effect. And no matter what the artist's original hi res quality was... your ears can only do 40khz (20khz analog) 96db SnR at max. So buy CD quality stuff and some good speakers or headphones and you should be sorted.
You're wrong. It doesn't matter actually, if you think you're right, you're right it's your ears.
I found two of my Rory Gallagher files sound rather rough and wondered if it was bad recording. I found out one was mp3 and one a poor flac conversion of only 35 mb in size.
Needless to say I re- downloaded and converted them using cloudconvert to flac. Sizes now more than 60mb. Now they sound good like the others.
I have Spotify premium and downloaded Apple music on my Android (Google pixel) device after watching "hi-res music" video.
But the issue is i can't buy a subscription for apple music, there is no way to add a payment method. By default it's set to "None", You can't change it, for that you need to login from any apple device. BS. 🤦
I'm facing the same issue.
Also I am facing the same
Am also facing the same issue
@@BhaskarJDas try this above method. It worked for me
@@Siddheshgavankar28 try this above method. It worked for me
Expect better videos from headphone zone. Also covering HiRes Lossless vs lossless in Apple Music. And performance of LDAC with these. Also some visuals explaining technicals in videos can help to understand more. Anyway this was too bland for my liking
If i Play 140 Kbps Song in Well Tuned Speaker + Amplifier
It ll b as Good as CD
Hey there! While a well-tuned speaker and amplifier can certainly enhance your listening experience, it's important to note that the quality of the source material matters. A 140 Kbps song, while decent for casual listening, won't quite match the fidelity of a CD, which typically offers much higher bitrates and less compression. Think of it like a high-definition TV vs. a standard-definition one - both can be great, but the source material makes a noticeable difference. So, while your setup can work wonders, consider higher-quality audio files if you're after that CD-like audio nirvana! 📀🎵🔊
I have heard Sony walkman flagship z series in their flagship store in Dubai, dsd, mqa, and highest possible bit rate and sampling possible connected to their z series iem and their only Japan headphones. I did NOT hear any difference. Maybe the technologies like Dolby Atmos, or sony 360 will matter but increasing bit rate won't. The fraunhofer or lame psychoacoustic models are extremely good to remove the masked frequencies.
Hey there, there is no debate that a higher bit rate and sampling rate result in increased audio resolution and achieve a corresponding improvement in audio fidelity. At 16 bits, you can only capture up to 96dB of volume, whereas 24-bit samples can go as high as 144 dB.
I’m confused either to buy Final ZE3000 or Oppo enco buds X2
Both are similar price range , my only requirement is S-tier Audio Quality
Or you can recommend me TWS with best audio quality under 15k
😀👍
Hey there, getting S-tier audio quality from a TWS is very difficult, especially in that price range. We rather suggest going with a wired IEM like the 1Custom Junior.
About 4 weeks ago, I started ripping my CDs in FLAC format.
You're a purist. Welcome to the club.
Apple Music is lossless only if transport is an Apple device (iPhone/iPad/MacBook/iMac) even airplay is lossy.
Android by default resamples everything to either 48k or 96k before sending data to external dac, so if android device is your transport then it hardly matters if your source is a lossy or lossless.
UAPP could make an android transport lossless but sadly Apple Music support is missing in UAPP.
@@joelo5164 it because Apple output is more neutral
@@joelo5164 use this adaptor along with lightining cable to provide ample power to your dongle dac. www.apple.com/in/shop/product/MK0W2ZM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter
@@joelo5164android outputs artifically brighter, more v shaped sound which obviously is not at all bitperfect lossless stream, apple is more towards neutral side, you would find well recorded natural instruments having better tone and timbre through an apple device in comparison to an android device. While obviously best quality is using a dedicated good quality streamer but apple devices are good starting point for understanding bitperfect lossless music.
@@joelo5164 Try listening to Chip by The Real McKenzies and focus on instrument's timbre and tone through both galaxy device and apple device, you would understand the difference.
@@joelo5164 have you turned off all the volume equalization, hearing protection and eq option on your apple device settings and spotify ?
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seri dha neenga soldrathu tamil la oru video kooda proper ah illa about audiophiles
Name high res music services, bro.
Only Apple music in Bharat
I get this video . but at the same time there are very few songs that I consider Masterpieces. I think those absolutely deserve lossless . but for the most part all of this modern BS that comes out. I think the Music composition is the issue instead of the quality . in other words a shitty song can be in the most amazing quality ever it's still gonna sound horrible ..
yeh hires, hifi, higer bit rate sab nam ka hai kam ka kuch nahi hai, yeh sab sirf logo ko bebkoof banane ke liye hota hai, paise bachao apne.