Spotify is a streaming music service that has come a long way since its inception in 2006. The company was a pioneer for bringing the internet to music lovers, enabling them to listen to their favorite music through their mobile device. Now it has expanded its offerings to include premium and hi-fi tiers. Read on to learn more about the new service’s features and availability in new markets.
Lossless streaming
The rumored Spotify HiFi feature was expected to arrive in 2021. But recent chatter indicates it may be launching soon.
Unlike TIDAL, Spotify has not said exactly when HiFi will be available. But it’s likely to be launched in different markets in the years to come.
Lossless streaming is the process of encoding music in a format that preserves its detail. This format is useful for audiophiles who want to listen to music with the highest possible quality. It can also be a great option for people who have unlimited data allowances.
Spotify’s HiFi is intended to give you high-quality audio streams. It’s possible the service could be part of the Platinum subscription tier, or it might just be a separate app.
Spotify has a huge catalog of music. Currently, it has over 80 million songs and 4 million podcasts.
Apple Music has also rolled out a variety of new features, including lossless audio. While it is free to use, you will need to purchase lossless music files if you are interested in downloading them. Some music streaming services have lossless streaming as a standard feature, while others charge extra.
Amazon Music has also thrown its hat into the ring with high fidelity audio. Amazon claims to have 60 million tracks in High Definition. In addition, Amazon’s regular premium plan includes lossless streaming.
Even though Spotify is lagging behind Apple and Amazon in the lossless streaming department, it has a chance of making its service better by adding more features. One example is its upcoming Smart Speakers and Connect. These will allow you to connect your Bluetooth speakers and headphones. If you are looking for lossless music, you should have the best headphones you can afford.
Hi-fi tier
Spotify’s Hi-fi tier is a CD-quality streaming service that will allow music lovers to enjoy higher quality lossless audio. The service is available over Spotify Connect. This service also includes Spotify’s headphone tuner and Audio Insights.
It was expected that the Hi-fi tier would launch this year, but it has been pushed back multiple times. It’s possible that Spotify may be waiting to find out more about its licensing issues before rolling out the service.
Although the Hi-fi tier isn’t ready yet, the company is still evaluating its launch as a monthly feature. They are talking with speaker manufacturers and other partners to get the feature ready for its rollout.
There’s been plenty of buzz about the Spotify Hi-fi tier, but no real details. Spotify hasn’t confirmed a date for the service, but the rollout could happen as soon as this month.
While Spotify hasn’t revealed pricing, the Hi-fi tier is expected to cost more than standard Spotify Premium. Spotify is planning on charging $20-30 a month for the new tier. That’s more than the current cost of streaming lossy music.
Spotify’s Hi-fi tier will include a Headphone Tuner, which will allow listeners to get better audio through their speakers. Users can listen to the service on their desktop or mobile apps. Also, the service is supposed to have a good catalog of songs.
Spotify may also offer a free trial for its Hi-fi tier. This is likely for Spotify Premium subscribers who want to upgrade to the service. However, the service will likely cost more than competitors.
When Spotify’s hi-fi service launches, the company will be competing against Amazon Music HD, Tidal, and Apple Music. Apple Music offers lossless streaming for free. Meanwhile, Amazon offers 24-bit/192kHz music and also has a lossless tier.
Premium plans
If you’re a fan of Spotify, you’ll probably be interested to hear that they’re now working on a high-end subscription tier. The new Platinum plan could include lossless audio streaming, as well as a headphone tuner utility. However, it isn’t clear when that feature will be available.
In February, Spotify announced a lossless music service. However, the company was still quiet on details, including a release date.
Until now, the company has not confirmed whether it will be available globally. It also hasn’t said what the pricing will be. As you can imagine, rivals like Apple Music don’t charge any extra for lossless audio, which might be a good thing for Spotify, if they can keep their costs down.
A Reddit user spotted a HiFi icon in the Spotify iOS app. That may have been the first hint that a HiFi service is in the works. Another clue came when Spotify sent out a survey to Redditor who had cancelled their premium subscription.
The company’s CEO Daniel Ek did not give a specific answer, but did mention that discussions were ongoing. But the company has been quiet on its premium plans for a while now.
Previously, there was a lot of talk about Spotify’s lossless feature, but not much action. Although the company does have an impressive library of songs, the feature did not have an actual name.
One of the most popular features is a Car Thing. This tiny touch screen display for the dashboard of a car lets users stream Spotify on the road. Unfortunately, it was recently discontinued.
While it’s not a secret that Spotify is working on the premium tier, the company hasn’t provided any details on the launch date or pricing. Some users are frustrated with the lack of information, especially in light of a new competitor that just announced its own lossless streaming service.
Spatial audio
If you’re a fan of Spotify’s music library, you may have wondered when the service would launch a HiFi feature to add CD-quality lossless audio to its music streaming lineup. That feature was first rumored in 2017. The company did not provide a clear timeframe for a new HiFi tier.
The company has been in dialogue with major music labels and added new releases as they are created. This also includes working with independent artists. It’s a win-win situation for both parties. Streaming rivals also offer excellent features.
A Reddit user spotted a video that showed a lossless quality setting on Spotify. This feature is already available on other services such as Deezer, Tidal, and Apple Music.
Apple’s spatial sound is similar to Dolby Atmos, but offers a more immersive experience. Artists can mix the music so it comes from all around. Spatial audio is supported on iPhones and iPads. You’ll need an iOS 14 device to enjoy it.
In addition, you’ll need Apple headphones that support Dolby Atmos. Some examples include Beats Fit Pro or AirPods Max.
Unlike other services, Spotify does not yet provide any technical details about higher-quality streams. But it could soon.
Spotify announced plans for a high-fidelity subscription tier in February. A free trial will be available to Premium members. There’s no word on pricing, but if it’s like other premium services, you’ll get a 30-day free trial.
Spotify’s high-resolution streaming is a bit lower than other services, albeit a major improvement over the CD-quality tier. If you’re a fan of lossless music, you’ll want to sign up for the Premium subscription to enjoy it.
It’s not surprising that the company would want to introduce a feature that would appeal to customers. After all, its catalogue is incredibly large. Adding a lossless tier would increase its credibility among audiophiles.
Availability in new markets
Spotify HiFi is a subscription upgrade that enables Premium users to stream music in high-quality, CD-quality audio. It’s not clear how much this service costs, but it is expected to cost more than the usual premium subscription charges. The price may be determined by region.
The new tier will include all of the features you’d expect from Spotify. Users will be able to choose from Spotify’s global catalog. They’ll also be able to search for songs and albums using a variety of tools. Those with HiFi will be able to play music in CD-quality through Spotify Connect-enabled speakers.
One of the coolest things about this new tier is that it will be available to more than a billion people. That’s a lot of people.
To make the most of its reach, Spotify has teamed up with some of the world’s biggest speaker manufacturers. These manufacturers are building speakers that will work with Spotify’s new music service.
The company also announced a new suite of tools for artists. Some of these tools include an Anchor creator platform.
Lastly, Spotify announced plans to launch in more than 80 markets around the globe. This includes markets in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
At the Stream On virtual event on February 1, the company unveiled its plan to expand into these markets. Besides revealing plans for new features and podcasts, the company also teased its upcoming hi-fi service.
In fact, the company rolled out a new feature last year, called Spatial Audio. Although there’s no official release date for the feature, it should arrive at some point this year.
The ‘biggest’ announcement is that Spotify has entered at least 85 new markets. Most of these markets are located in Africa, Asia, and Europe.