2/29/2024 0 Comments Qobuz music reviews![]() While there are some differences in catalogue depth, we couldn’t catch them out.įar more significant, it turns out, were their discovery and curation tools. To check their metal credentials we went looking for Norwegian metal outfit Kvelertak, and Greek symphonic metal band Septicflesh, certain we’d find some failings. It’s a racing certainty that you’ll find the likes of Kiss and Nirvana pretty much everywhere, but how do these services fare when it comes to more esoteric choices? To test the various services we put each catalogue under the microscope. Of course, cutting edge streaming isn’t just about sonic clarity, it’s about usability. High-res audio always rewards those with high spec home systems. ![]() If you want to hear every riff, backbeat and guttural gargle of your favourite bands, then a music subscription plan offering some level of high-res audio (24-bit upwards) definitely warrants investigation.Ī high-res audio plan also makes sense if you stream music at home through your hi-fi system or headphones, rather than just for use with headphones while commuting. Read our Spotify review Most user-friendly We really hope that Spotify consider upping their sound quality soon and make it available at a competitive price. Not the best, quality wise then, but highly likeable – and the recent integration of podcasts is a big plus and more than earns Spotify its place on this best music streaming services round-up. Spotify also leads the field when it comes to integration with other technology platforms, from Sonos to Sky Q. With an unmatched catalogue, no shortage of rock, metal, prog and alternative artists, and decent personalisation, you’ll not miss out on any new releases, and with so many hours invested in personal playlists, most regulars will probably be prepared to stick with it. With streaming quality locked at 320kbps (great when we all went MP3, not so much now), it doesn’t have the chops to compete with bigger bit-bucket rivals.Ĭonversely, it remains ridiculously usable. The world’s biggest streaming service is beginning to show its age. Read our Apple Music review Best all-rounder This was made possible after classical streaming service Primephonic joined forces with Apple Music in 2021. And as if that wasn't enough, Apple are regularly adding albums in Spacial Audio, so there's always something new to warm your lugs.Įarlier this year, Apple Music broadened its appeal by launching Apple Classical - home to old favourites, modern albums and soundtracks. With the additions of Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and lossless audio, Apple Music has become one of the top choices when it comes to streaming music - especially is you’re rocking a set of AirPods (3rd gen), AirPods Pro or AirPods Max.Īudio fed through Apple’s in-house cans can be an amazing experience and even if some albums don’t boast Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, there are a lot of older albums now with lossless audio which really does make a difference.Īnd although you’ll miss out on some of the finer points if you use Apple Music through a non-Apple brand, you can still be assured of quality audio that leaves some rivals in their dust.Īdd in Apple’s user-friendly interface and choice of over 90 millions songs, 30,000 playlists and digital lyric sheets, and you have a streaming service which is most definitely worth considering. Read the full Amazon Music Unlimited review Best high quality audio That gives you access to two million tracks and a number of playlists in standard resolution and is a good place to start. Still, if you can put up with its foibles, consider it good value - and remember, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll have access to Amazon Music Unlimited for free. ![]() I love you Amazon Music Unlimited, but you’re really testing my patience. Despite knowing that we have zero interest in ‘hot singles’ (not literally, obviously) it insists on serving up Rita Ora and Little Mix front and centre. Where it falls down is a user interface that goes out of its way to obfuscate. It’s also temptingly affordable, with its HD tier an umbrella for all those advanced sonic treats. The newest streamer on the block, Amazon already offers more high quality streaming options than any other service, it’s also available on its own FireTV streaming media platform complete with album art and scrolling lyrics (for that Friday night Karaoke singalong with your housemates).
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