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Spotify’s price hikes and lack of HiFi make me want to own music again

Spotify Premium now costs $11.99 per month, making it more expensive than Apple Music and Tidal, despite having less features.

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LG OLED TVs can now stream Apple Music in Dolby Atmos – but I’ll keep my Apple TV 4K, thanks

The Apple Music app on LG's latest OLED TVs delivers music in Dolby Atmos, but with sonic limitations compared to the Apple TV 4K.

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Audio file formats explained: the difference between MP3, ALAC, DSD, FLAC and more

Here's everything you need to know about 10 major audio file formats, many of which you've probably already used.

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5 Trends in Home Audio That Make Listening to Music at Home So Much Better Now

Home audio has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. Here are some things to look out for for your home.

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PMC's 21-speaker Dolby Atmos system is the ultimate argument for spatial audio

High End Munich and PMC have delivered a stunning Dolby Atmos system worth €300,000 – and it might just change your mind on music in spatial audio.

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12 of the best Dolby Atmos tracks on Tidal, Amazon and Apple Music (and 5 to avoid)

A collection of our favourites that we believe are great adverts for the execution and potential of Dolby Atmos in music, plus a few examples of those that, to our ears, are unlistenable.

What Hi-Fi?

Spotify should stop worrying about Apple and just make a better streaming service

Spotify seems determined to be the next Epic and go to war with Apple. But the company's argument is extremely flawed, and Spotify would genuinely be better off working on itself.

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Samsung Q990D review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar, and now perfect for PS5 and Xbox Series X, too

The Samsung HW-Q990D offers the best Dolby Atmos experience you can get from a soundbar - and it's also ideal for gamers.

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Spotify Supremium leak reveals what the new tier and some features may look like at launch

Images show Spotify Supremium could have a compatibility checker to see if your phone can run hi-res audio and the tier might get a new name.

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This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers

The Volumio Motivo is perfect for audiophiles and will play nice with all your wireless music options.

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I switched through all the best music streamers for a month to compare them – here are the 7 biggest things I learned

Spotify isn’t the only music streaming service around – but how do you choose which one is the best for you?

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Is there really a ‘right’ hi-fi sound for different music genres?

Are imprinted sonic characteristics sometimes preferable or is transparency and faithfulness king every time?

What Hi-Fi?

Taylor Swift's new album has renewed my interest in Dolby Atmos music, but not Tidal

Taylor Swift's latest album is a treat to listen to in spatial audio, but it's highlighted a problem with Tidal.

What Hi-Fi?

The What Hi-Fi? readers have spoken – and Spotify’s price hike is great news for Tidal

Spotify's latest price hike may have incited an exodus to Tidal, with many subscribers sharing their unhappiness with the streaming service.

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Sony WH-CH520 review

A step-up from its budget predecessor, this affordable headset delivers on battery life and performance.

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Celebrity Success Stories: From Fame To Fortune In Entrepreneurship

Explore how celebrities like Jessica Alba, Rihanna, and Ashton Kutcher have ventured into successful business ventures.

What Hi-Fi?

Spotify HiFi could arrive as 'Music Pro' add-on – but with hi-res audio twist

Is lossless Spotify finally coming? A Reddit user has surfaced new code referencing streaming 'up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC'...

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Spotify could finally get lossless audio — but not how you expect

Redditor discovers reference to “Music Pro” add-on in Spotify code dive, suggesting lossless audio may not be a whole new “HiFi” tier after all.

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Tidal just made its hi-res music subscription as cheap as Apple Music

Tidal is now cheaper than Spotify and offers a lot more his-res audio options. Maybe it’s time to swap?

What Hi-Fi?

Tidal's monthly price drop is now in effect, and it's good news for hi-res fans

Tidal has simplified its subscription tiers to roll high-res and spatial audio into its new £11/$11 per month plan, and it's live now for all users.

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21 best Apple CarPlay apps every driver needs

These are the 21 apps all Apple CarPlay users should know about for their next road trip.

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Tidal just made its hi-res music subscription as cheap as Apple Music

My favorite music streaming service just rolled all its premium hi-res features into a new $11/month plan.

Your Spotify subscription is about to get more expensive again – time for Tidal?

We live in the era of price hikes, and once again Spotify is raising its prices.

What Hi-Fi?

Can't hear the difference between Spotify and hi-res quality? That could be a blessing in disguise

Once you notice the difference good streaming quality makes to music listening, there’s no going back…

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Spotify may be raising prices, here are my 3 favorite alternatives

A recent Bloomberg report states Spotify may add an extra two dollars to the standard plan to make up for audiobook costs.

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