Spotify is set to introduce a new tier to its streaming service that will allow hifi fans to enjoy CD quality, lossless audio, and spatial audio. It also comes with a free trial for anyone who has never tried the service before. The new service, which will be available on October 15, is a huge step towards creating a better, more immersive music experience for consumers.

CD-quality, lossless audio

Spotify is launching a CD-quality, lossless audio streaming tier in the near future. Users have been asking for better quality music streaming, and Spotify is finally answering.

Lossless audio formats allow users to hear more detail and details in songs. They can also offer wider soundstages, and provide a more immersive experience. It is estimated that Spotify will have tens of millions of CD-quality songs, though the exact amount of music has not yet been announced.

Spotify HiFi will be a subscription upgrade for Premium subscribers. It will offer CD-quality, lossless audio, and will be available in select markets. This tier will likely be integrated into the standard Spotify app.

The HiFi service will allow users to hear the hidden vocal layers and CD-quality sound of songs. Spotify Connect-enabled speakers will be compatible with the HiFi service, but it hasn’t been confirmed if it will be available to all Premium users.

Lossless audio can take up more space, so Spotify may charge a premium for it. Still, most users may not notice much of a difference. Even if they do, it is possible that they will still purchase the CD version, if only for archival purposes.

Spotify’s executive team spoke with investors on Wednesday. CEO Daniel Ek said that the company was in talks with various music labels about adding HiFi streams to the service.

The company has not yet revealed any technical details, but it is expected that the HiFi service will work with Bluetooth-enabled speakers and headphones. These devices will need to support the appropriate protocols to connect to the Spotify Connect network.

As of now, the HiFi tier is not expected to be available until 2021. Although, it’s possible that it will be available as a free trial.

Whether you choose to listen to the HiFi tier or not, you’ll be able to enjoy Spotify’s catalog of more than 30 million songs. If you don’t like the sounds, you can still listen to the tunes through the lower-bitrate streaming tier. However, you’ll notice a difference in the overall quality.

Spatial audio

If you have been watching the streaming music scene for some time, you might have heard about Spotify’s rumored streaming tier coming with spatial audio. It is expected to launch late in 2021, and will include lossless audio streaming. The HiFi service will be all about preserving sonic detail and making the experience of listening to music the best it can be.

Lossless audio allows you to hear details you might not have noticed in a song. Lossless audio files are smaller in size than standard ones. They also take up less disk space. Depending on the quality of the headphones you use, these files will give you an immersive sound.

You can find lossless versions of songs in the Apple Music catalog. These tracks start at CD quality and go up to 24-bit at 48 kHz. Those who are looking to hear more details in a song may opt for hi-res lossless audio, which can be up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

In addition to lossless audio, Apple also supports Dolby Atmos. With Atmos, the sonic experience is spread around your head and surrounds you. Whether you are in a room or on a plane, it will be a whole new experience.

Some audiophiles believe that lossless audio files are the future of listening to music. However, many users aren’t sure whether they’ll notice the difference between a CD-quality track and a high-resolution track.

Many of the companies that provide high-resolution audio have launched their services recently. Services such as Amazon Music, Tidal, and Deezer have all added improved audio features.

Despite these improvements, some have complained that the quality of streamed music isn’t good enough. That’s because the human ear can’t tell the difference between compressed and lossless tracks. Streaming platforms aren’t sure how to make all tracks master quality.

So, what are your thoughts on a high-resolution audio tier from Spotify? Are you willing to pay extra for better audio?

Spotify executives have been hinting at an upsell feature that would give listeners a high-resolution audio experience. This could be called Studio Sound, and it might even include hi-res music.

Audiobooks

If you’re an audiophile, you’ll be glad to know that Spotify is adding audiobooks to its library. Not only will you be able to listen to your favorite novels and other literature on the go, but you’ll be able to do it in high-quality. And, if you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber, you can even upgrade to a new hi-fidelity streaming tier.

In February 2021, Spotify announced that it would be entering the audiobook market. Specifically, it plans to buy an audiobook distribution platform called Findaway. The deal has not yet been finalized. However, it is believed to be the largest of its kind. This is because Findaway has a massive library of over 325,000 titles. It also enables authors to create their own works.

Spotify has been trying to make audio books as popular as podcasts. Podcasts have already helped the service increase engagement. Moreover, podcasts have contributed to lower churn rates.

The company also wants to become a one-stop shop for audio entertainment. Its library includes 82 million songs and over 3.6 million podcasts. To get started, you can sign up for a free trial. Or, you can pay for a Platinum plan with access to music, podcasts, and a few other features.

You can also purchase individual books on the Spotify website. Once you’ve made a purchase, you’ll be able to save the book to your Library. You can then listen to it on your mobile device or desktop. When you’re done, you can resume the book mid-stream if you need to.

Spotify’s entry into the audiobook market will likely prove to be a hit. The company estimates that there is a $70 billion global market for audiobooks. As the company continues to add more content, its ad revenue will increase. That’s a win-win for the authors and the companies behind the production of audiobooks.

While the audiobook industry has yet to take off in the same way that podcasts have, it’s still a growing one. Audiobooks have an estimated 6-7% market share. But, in the long run, the audiobook might be as important to the music industry as the podcast.

Free trial

If you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber, you can now listen to higher-quality lossless audio streams. This is an upgrade that you can enable in your Spotify app settings. However, it’s not available in all markets yet.

The service is designed to be used with headphones and speakers that support the Spotify Connect feature. For example, this would allow you to take songs with you when you travel. In addition, the service allows you to connect to other Wi-Fi devices.

As a result, there has been speculation that the service could also offer higher-quality listening options. There are currently a few other services that offer lossless music, including Tidal, Apple Music and Amazon Music HD. These services offer free trials.

However, if you’re on a tight budget and you don’t want to pay for a high-fidelity service, you can try Spotify’s ad-supported free tier. It has more than 80 million tracks, plus 4 million podcasts. You’ll be able to follow friends and collaborate on playlists, as well.

While this ad-supported tier does not include offline listening, it’s still one of the most attractive offerings out there. Users can listen to up to two million songs without paying. Also, if you sign up with a web browser, you can even use the desktop application.

Although Spotify HiFi is not available at this time, the company did announce plans for a high-quality subscription service in February of this year. Originally, it was expected to launch by the end of 2021. But it has since been delayed. Some sources say that licensing issues have delayed the launch. Others point out that it will not be available in all markets at once.

Spotify hasn’t released any specific details on its HiFi tier, but a recent video on Reddit indicates that the service has been built and will be launched soon. At the same time, a Spotify representative responded to a thread on the site that stated that the HiFi feature will not be available until at least 2021.

Spotify’s planned lossless streaming tier is rumored to cost between $5 and $10 a month. Although this will be a significant increase from the usual Premium subscription fee, there’s still a chance that you’ll be able to enjoy CD-quality audio.