Spotify Lossless isn't a universal hit with fans here are their biggest worries so far

Date:
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:41:25 +0000

Description:
We're a week into the Spotify Lossless rollout, and users with access are sharing their thoughts on the improved audio setting so far.

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Last week, Spotify Lossless was unveiled to the world and loyal subscribers everywhere let out a collective sigh of relief. Finally, no more crunchy
audio playback.

Now that its rolling out to Premium subscribers bit by bit, some users
(myself included) have had some time to get used to Spotifys new Lossless setting, but the upgrade isnt as monumental as I thought it was going to be and thats not an unpopular opinion.

Dont get me wrong: Spotify Lossless is a huge step for the music streaming service , and while Ive definitely noticed an improvement, I have to really pay attention to pick up on the differences. Initially, I thought it was just me, but it turns out Im not the only one who's noticed. The difference is there, but only just

Since enabling Spotify Lossless in my settings, Ive been listening as often
as I can to see where it differs from Spotifys second best audio streaming quality, which was the highest setting before Lossless arrived. Ive been
using my pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones to test which have really helped, and theres definitely a subtle difference.

The vocal clarity stands out the most especially with backing vocals and
the bass has more of a bite. But still, these are minor differences, and
other headphone users out there have picked up on it too. Theres just one thing getting in our way; Bluetooth. Comment from r/truespotify

Though Spotifys announcement hypes the Lossless experience, it does state
that Bluetooth doesnt provide enough bandwidth to transmit lossless audio even if youre using a pair of the best wireless headphones . Instead it recommends using wired headphones or non-Bluetooth devices compatible with Spotify Connect to make the most of Lossless listening. In that case, announcements like this should come with a '*on headphones' disclaimer as the user below suggests. Comment from r/truespotify Does Lossless even matter?

This is another question that's been raised online in the wake of the rollout of Spotify Lossless, with many raising the argument that the upgrade is so small that its still difficult for audiophiles to distinguish. Comment from r/truespotify

Other users with access to Spotify Lossless have agreed that, for most
people, the difference with lossless audio is basically placebo. For some, listening to Spotify Lossless with a critical ear is also a key factor in identifying the differences. Comment from r/truespotify

With that said, were only a week into the rollout of Spotify Lossless, so its still in its infancy. While some users have noticed some upgrades, theres still definitely room for improvement, and I have no doubt the user criticism will keep coming. You might also like 'Four years too late': after a 5-year wait for Spotify Lossless, ex subscribers are reacting and it's not good Im
a huge Spotify fan but Apple Music does these 7 things much better and
theyre tempting me to switch Spotify Lossless is way overdue and very welcome
if you have the hardware to hear it



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-lossless-isnt-a-universal-hit- with-fans-here-are-their-biggest-worries-so-far


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