Qualcomm simply announced one essential replace to its Snapdragon Sound ecosystem by saying (amongst different issues) the assist for 16-bit 44.1kHz audio over Bluetooth. If that sounds related, it’s as a result of these are the specs for “CD Quality” audio, now obtainable for the primary time over BT.
Existing Snapdragon Sound units can’t be upgraded through a software program replace, so solely newer units can have this functionality, and I count on to see it being promoted by each Qualcomm and their OEM companions sooner or later (in 2022).
If you’re unfamiliar with Snapdragon Sound is an umbrella model that brings collectively Qualcomm audio applied sciences powered by the Snapdragon platform (software program and {hardware}).
aptX Lossless is a CODEC that produces superior high quality over aptX HD. This lossless model makes use of about 2X the bandwidth of aptX HD, which interprets into 1Mbit. In the past decade, Qualcomm has dramatically improved aptX, making it extra strong to hostile radio situations whereas rising sound high quality.
At the NYC launch event, Qualcomm invited high-profile companions equivalent to Amazon Music. “Sound quality matters to everyone, and now with Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Sound technology paired with Amazon Music HD, more fans than ever can experience the best possible version of their favorite music” stated Karolina Joynathsing, Director of Business Development for Amazon Music.
Handset maker Motorola (represented by Doug Michau, Executive Director of North America Business Development at Motorola) has additionally expressed assist for Snapdragon Sound (pre aptX Lossless), which is included within the just lately introduced Motorola edge. You can guess that 2022 premium Motorola telephones will embody Lossless aptX.
In its annual analysis report “The State of Sound,” Qualcomm says that the pandemic might need precipitated the necessity for greater sound high quality. 65% of respondents “turned to listening to music for comfort” and naturally, an entire lot of individuals abruptly needed to do every part over videoconferencing. Because it’s for one’s livelihood, folks need the highest quality attainable.
The wi-fi audio market is exploding. Smartphone, headphones, and speaker producers are certainly trying to enhance the consumer expertise (and improve the typical promoting worth). AptX Lossless looks as if an ideal means to take action.
Although not each content material supplier can have Lossless content material at first, the evolution to higher-quality audio appears inevitable as it’s low-hanging fruit for the media trade.
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