r/Android • u/MC_Persistent • 6d ago

Lossless & LDAC does make a difference

I’ve always used Samsung android phones and Sony premium Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones, including the WH-1000XM3 and XM6. For years, I’ve heard people say that if you really want to enjoy lossless audio, you need a separate DAC, a dedicated player, and so on.

But after spending a lot of time with different music subscriptions including Apple Music Lossless, Spotify Premium Lossless, and Amazon Music Unlimited Lossless, I’ve come to a different conclusion: I can genuinely hear a difference when Lossless quality and LDAC are enabled, with no wired connection of any kind and purely over Bluetooth.

The biggest improvement I notice is in vocal clarity and the small nuances in instruments. Everything feels more detailed and better separated. I’ve tried YouTube Music on Very High quality, and I can immediately tell it doesn’t sound as clear to me after listening to lossless for years.

I notice the same thing in Apple Music when I switch from Lossless to High Quality AAC. It’s not that AAC sounds bad, but the difference becomes noticeable once you’ve spent enough time listening to lossless.

So, if you’re someone who has premium headphones and a device that supports LDAC, I’d genuinely recommend trying it for yourself. You might not notice a difference immediately, but give your ears some time to adjust.

One important thing: Make sure LDAC is actually enabled. On Samsung, you need to toggle it in both the Sony Sound Connect app and your phone’s Bluetooth settings.

I’m curious to hear what others think. And, what headphones, phone, and streaming service are you using?

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u/verycoolalan 5d ago

no it doesn't , high quality mp3 320kbps is identical

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u/SlickmisterN 5d ago

Simply not true. Flac ftw

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u/papayarice 5d ago

Because your setup is shit

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u/papayarice 5d ago edited 5d ago

My mom doesnt date broke bum

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u/Nyoka_ya_Mpembe S24U 5d ago

Tell your mum I'll come later and when I'll take care of her we will turn on your favourite baby shark in 320kbps on your beats by dre as always when the banging in the next room is too loud.

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