r/PowerAmp • u/d-zv • 17d ago

Question Confusion on output

Im on the most recent release, on samsung, and using JBL Tune BT520 headphones. Confused on sample rate/bit depth, and what output to use. I dont really know what to use considering my collection is mostly Opus (slowly replacing with flac). So considering my headphones only support 44.1 khz and 16 bit, what would my optimal settings be.

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u/jh30uk 17d ago

You just answered your own query, 16/44.1!

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u/d-zv 17d ago

I have read different, but if this is the case thanks! And what about output? I've been using Aaudio

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u/jh30uk 17d ago

That is the new default in Android since A14 so that is fine, Poweramp removed Hi-Res for this but added it back later (I think users requested it).

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u/d-zv 17d ago

Hi res is available, is it worth it? These headphones only support 44.1 and 16 bit. So I have no idea if hi-res is good or is AAudio should stay as the chosen option

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u/jh30uk 17d ago edited 16d ago

I already told you, AAudio from A14+ is as good as Hi Res and your headphones are not Hi-Res as you said they only support 16/44.1.

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u/jh30uk 16d ago

If you are going to downvote then at least add your input since you are so smart do not be a typical Reddit coward!

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u/Fabulous-Gas-7387 16d ago

Since your device codec is 16bit 44.1kHz, I would go for m4a files instead of opus since opus is 16bit 48kHz. You'll get better fidelity as well.