In other words, Hi-Res Audio aims to deliver sound that comes close to what you'd hear in a recording studio.

Hi-Res Audio, as defined by The Recording Industry Association of America (Opens in a new window) (and its Consumer Electronics Association, Digital Entertainment Group, and Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing partners), is 'lossless audio capable of reproducing the full spectrum of sound from recordings which have been mastered from better than CD quality (20-bit/48kHz or higher) music sources which represent what the artists, producers and engineers originally intended.' For most people, MP3- or CD-quality audio gets the job done, but if you have a thirst for audiophile-quality sound, you need to check out a service that offers Hi-Res Audio. Streaming music services typically compress audio into smaller, more manageable files that are easily streamed. That said, there's a price beyond monthly subscription fees. Pandora and Spotify are just a few of the many, many online streaming music services that let you listen to your favorite songs and compositions while jogging, driving to the supermarket, or just sitting in the laundromat watching clothes dry. Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test (Opens in a new window). Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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