Category: Audio formats

There is no doubt about the superiority of FLAC and DSD audio formats. Both of them perform exceptionally in their own ways. They are the front-runners in the race for lossless audio formats. Many claim that the tussle between Flac and DSD is somewhat like WAV/PCM vs. SACD/DFF/DSF. but it is not quite the same.…

Since the advent of digital music, the industry has evolved dramatically. At a time when only the wealthy could afford high-quality music, it is now a luxury that everyone can enjoy. When it comes to digital music, almost no one is unfamiliar with the terms M4A and MP3. Especially if you are a regular music…

Are you wondering which among Bitstream vs PCM is the best? In the settings menu of your DVD or Blu-ray player, there are two audio settings you will likely see: Bitstream or PCM. Like many users, you may be wondering which one of these two options to pick. In this article, I will answer all…

Have you ever wondered whether FLAC is better than 320kbps MP3? At first, it seems like a no-brainer because FLAC is clearly lossless while 320kbps is lossy. However, after looking at them more carefully, we discover that there is more to an audio format than being lossy or lossless. In this article, I will be…

MP3 audios come in different formats – from 92kbps to 320kbps. Two of the most commonly used MP3 formats are 320kbps and 128bps. In this article, we’re comparing these two formats to answer a few questions: Does 320kbps sound better than 128kbps? What are the differences between 320kbps and 128kbps? Are there any downsides to…

With the introduction of MQA in 2014, the audio formats debate started springing up again. As MQA gains ground in the consumer audio industry, we consider the differences between this new audio format and FLAC, an old-timer. Between FLAC and MQA, which one is better? Which audio format is clearer, MQA or FLAC? Which one…

Audio quality is an important aspect of audio and video production. This is why we’ll forever debate the best audio quality for each purpose. We have OGG, FLAC, WAV, M4A, Mp3, MAC and a host of others. However, in this article, we’re looking at two audio versions which are pretty close to each other, the…