The audio quality test results of several popular – and not so popular – MP3 players are compared in an interesting article on CNET's MP3 Insider. And the results may be surprising to some people. The ...

Earlier this year, Spotify announced a ‘HiFi’ upgrade tier for its streaming service that provides lossless audio, promising music free of compression artifacts. Although it’s still not available as ...

We’re sure you have come across sound aficionados and audiophiles who have shared their perspective on the importance of sound quality — how much of that is true? SoundCloud and the free version of ...

In this video, I test the claim that speaker stands can improve the sound quality of the speakers placed on them. I also ...

This application note presents the audio quality measurements for personal computers. The document discusses the electrical and acoustical performance specifications, as well as test equipment and ...

Here’s a simple test that lets you toggle between an extremely high-quality file music file and a low-quality music file. Can you tell the difference? We’ve been hearing for years that MP3 encoding ...

What makes a really great pair of headphones? The basic answer used to be sound quality, but modern headphones offer so much more than just audio chops. Think premium designs in on-trend colorways, ...

Update 5/17: Apple has announced high-res lossless audio for Apple Music, launching in June. This article has been updated to reflect the news. While a new AirPods design is welcome, this high-end ...

When stripped of branding, features and design, how do premium headphones actually sound? Wired put this question to the test by having audio pros blind-test six popular over-ear headphones. The ...

DxOMark audio testing has today been added to the company’s services. The company has so far made a name for itself as the go-to source for in-depth, objective tests of smartphone cameras, and now it ...