{"id":360732,"date":"2026-04-02T19:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/360732\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:40:10","slug":"guy-shares-the-simple-setting-change-to-get-studio-level-sound-quality-on-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/360732\/","title":{"rendered":"Guy shares the simple setting change to get studio-level sound quality on Spotify"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever since digital music <\/a>entered the picture<\/a>, it\u2019s just sort of been a given that we\u2019ve traded quality for quantity. Nothing might sound as crisp as a record, but hey, we now have bajillions of songs<\/a> at our fingertips. \u2018Tis the price of modern convenience.<\/p>\n

But for those who do want to enhance their listening experience, content creator Mike Sheffer (@mike.sheffer<\/a>) can help. He claims Spotify users can make a simple setting tweak that\u2019s apparently like switching from \u201c240p\u201d to \u201c4K,\u201d only for sound.<\/p>\n

So, what is the secret to this magical sound setting? Lossless audio.<\/p>\n

Streaming services automatically compress files to make them take up less storage space and play more reliably. However, with lossless audio, all the original data is preserved, offering something much more faithful to a studio recording. While other apps have offered a lossless audio option, it\u2019s a relatively new feature that Spotify rolled out in September 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a night-and-day difference,\u201d says Sheffer. \u201cDrums will sound better, singers will sound better, you\u2019ll hear background stuff, you\u2019ll hear little ear candy that maybe you weren\u2019t picking up on before. The instruments are always going to be better. No downside.\u201d<\/p>\n

He even added that this shift can be heard whether you\u2019re listening via headphones, speakers, or car audio systems.<\/p>\n

Enabling lossless audio on Spotify<\/p>\n

As Sheffer explains, after going to the home screen and tapping on the circle with your picture on it, you\u2019ll click on \u201cSettings and Privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Next, tap \u201cMedia Quality,\u201d and choose lossless audio for Wi-Fi, cellular, or downloads.<\/p>\n

One caveat: Spotify warns that higher-quality audio files are larger and may require stronger connections or compatible devices.<\/p>\n

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In addition to lossless audio, Sheffer suggested incorporating other settings like \u201cgapless playback,\u201d which removes pauses between songs, as well as turning off \u201cvolume normalization,\u201d which adjusts volume levels across tracks and can compromise sound quality. Both can be found in the \u201cSettings\u201d section.<\/p>\n

Of course, even small upgrades like this come with a familiar tradeoff. As mentioned, higher-quality audio uses more data, demands stronger connections, and may not be noticeable to every listener, especially in everyday environments. For some, the convenience of seamless streaming will always outweigh the pursuit of perfect sound.<\/p>\n

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As streaming services have expanded\u2014whether for music, movies, or television\u2014we\u2019ve gained unprecedented access to vast libraries of content, often at the expense of the meticulous quality that once defined physical formats. The result has been an ongoing push and pull between having more and having better. While convenience still reigns, it is nice that options like lossless audio are increasingly available for those who want to fine-tune their experience.<\/p>\n

The post Guy shares the simple setting change to get studio-level sound quality on Spotify<\/a> appeared first on Upworthy<\/a>.<\/p>\n