![]() Update 7/3 2:53PM ET: Added clarification from Tidal. Rumors also suggest that Spotify's long-awaited high-fidelity plan, which is said to include audiobooks, could arrive this year. I'm talking Michelin-starred audio quality here and the 360 Reality Audio is out of this world. ![]() The company is expected to do so in the near future, following recent remarks by CEO Daniel Ek. The original premium quality streaming service, Tidal boasts a range of options if you’re prepared to pay for its top tier HiFi Plus, including better than CD 24-bit/96kHz High Res (some stuff even 24-bit/192kHz) MQA encoded Tidal Masters. Spotify, meanwhile, hasn't changed the price of its $10 per month individual plan in the US since 2011. Deezer and Apple Music both bumped up the prices of their individual plans to $11 per month in late 2022. Several of Tidal's rivals have increased their prices in recent months. There appear to be no changes to the free tier, student plan and discounted military membership for now. This $20 per month plan includes Dolby Atmos Music, Sony 360 Audio and Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) tracks. Tidal confirmed to Engadget that the Tidal HiFi Plus tier is not affected. Quality: 160kbps (free), 1411kbps, CD-quality streaming, 24-bit/96kHz. ![]() ![]() It has a huge music and podcast library and has the best music discovery features. Cost: from £10/10/AU12 to £20/20/AU24 per month. Other Plans: Duo (12.99/month), Student (4.99/month), Family (15.99/month) Spotify holds over 30 of the world’s music streamers and has the most paying subscribers, making it the most popular music streaming platform to date. According to Billboard, prices are going up in other markets too. The best music service for streaming-savvy audiophiles, with high quality audio and wide range of content. Starting on August 1st, the cost of an individual membership is going up by $1 to $11 per month in the US, while the family plan will run you $17 per month, an increase of $2. Tidal has followed Apple Music, Deezer and Amazon Music by increasing the price of its base HiFi subscription. ![]()
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