High-resolution audio is a term for music files with bit depth greater than 16-bit and sampling frequency higher than 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz used in CD and DVD formats.

Oct 17, 2025 · Everything you need to know about high-resolution audio, including what it is and how to experience it

What is high-resolution audio? High-resolution audio is generally defined as audio that captures more of the original track’s subtle nuances and details than is possible with standard CD quality. In practical …

Mar 9, 2025 · At its core, Hi-Res Audio (High-Resolution Audio) is about better sound quality. It delivers more detail, depth, and clarity than traditional digital formats like CDs or MP3s.

Jul 24, 2024 · There’s a whole world of better sound out there, in the form of high-resolution, hi-res, or HD audio. Whichever moniker you choose for it (the industry prefers “hi-res”), it refers to digital...

Oct 13, 2025 · Hi-res audio files sound better than CDs. And they sound way better than the compressed digital audio files we get from Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, and most music streaming …

Dec 16, 2025 · High-resolution audio is a term used to describe audio that exceeds the quality of standard CD audio. It typically utilizes sample rates of 96 or 192 kHz, providing a higher fidelity that …

Feb 7, 2025 · High-Resolution Audio (Hi-Res), as the name suggests, refers to digital music files that offer better sound quality than traditional formats like MP3 or even standard CDs.

Jun 19, 2024 · The standard states that Hi-Res Audio is "lossless audio that is capable of reproducing the full range of sound from recordings that have been mastered from better than CD quality sources."

Oct 18, 2024 · Hi-Res Audio refers to audio files that offer higher sound quality than traditional compressed formats like MP3. These files capture more detail and provide a wider dynamic range, …