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Tidal vs Spotify

Sep 28, 2015 at 6:29 AM Post #46 of 390
I'm beginning to think that the small differences between the services do not really affect enjoyable listening.
 
Sep 28, 2015 at 8:24 AM Post #47 of 390
krismusic said:
I'm beginning to think that the small differences between the services do not really affect enjoyable listening.
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Of course they don't. I decided to test drive Tidal because of the concept and the fact that "Hey, you get a free month, why not?" But don't let it hamper the actual listening to the music. That's what matters more than anything. 
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Sep 29, 2015 at 5:56 AM Post #48 of 390
reginalb said:
Of course they don't. I decided to test drive Tidal because of the concept and the fact that "Hey, you get a free month, why not?" But don't let it hamper the actual listening to the music. That's what matters more than anything. :)
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Actually, I retract my suggestion that the difference between Tidal and Spotify is irrelevant to listening enjoyment.
Much as I would like it to be the case!
Tidal is patently better with more depth and detail.
 
Dec 22, 2015 at 3:51 AM Post #49 of 390
pervysage said:
I have the exact same feelings about the Tidal/Spotify SQ difference. Actually quite shocked at how many people are saying they don't hear a difference. To me the difference is very clear with Tidal coming out on top.. And yet I don't have a Tidal subscription, heh. One reason being that just like you I find the UI of Tidal a pain to use. Spotify is much easier to use and find what I am looking for. Tidal is also overpriced IMO.

But yeah, Tidal most certainly sounds better than Spotify, much as I would love to deny it
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The sound quality is revelatory for me. Just...my jaw is on the floor. I don't know if there's voodoo or animal sacrifice involved, but I feel like I got a better DAC or something. It's a bummer, too, because there's some stuff I listen to on Spotify that isn't on Tidal - but most of it is there and it's just making my brain so happy.
 
Dec 22, 2015 at 4:50 AM Post #50 of 390
disastermouse said:
The sound quality is revelatory for me. Just...my jaw is on the floor. I don't know if there's voodoo or animal sacrifice involved, but I feel like I got a better DAC or something. It's a bummer, too, because there's some stuff I listen to on Spotify that isn't on Tidal - but most of it is there and it's just making my brain so happy.
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I hesitate to post this as I would not want to deny you a happy brain. A fine thing to have! :)
In the interest of truth however.
I was as excited as you when I first tried Tidal.
It was only after a couple of days switching between the two that I started to get what I think is a realistic view.
I have proved to myself in the past that I cannot hear the difference between 320kpbs and lossless.
This made me suspicious of the phenomenonal difference I was hearing between Spotify, which I had been using happily for many years, and Tidal.
I now think that there must be something else going on with Tidal. Maybe the codec?
Tidal plays louder than Spotify which makes comparing the two difficult.
I came to the conclusion that there is a difference between the two services. It is small but significant.
I also like the artist remuneration policy and am happy to pay my subscription.
Sadly any vast improvement comes down to my old friend placebo. IMHO.
Don't give up your happy brain though. Whatever service we use it is a miracle of our time to have a world of wonderful music in our pockets. Even though Tidal is more expensive, it is still worth every penny.
I am also not at all sure that I can tell the difference between the two qualities of Tidal...
 
Jan 3, 2016 at 11:20 AM Post #51 of 390
Hi. Little late here. Don't feel like reading all the posts. I have a PS4,and I use Spotify pretty much all day and I was wondering if I should upgrade to Premium or if there's any difference between the sound quality. I find the normal SQ to be OK,but just okay. It's listenable but not ideal for me
 
Jan 3, 2016 at 2:10 PM Post #52 of 390
smokeythepanda said:
Hi. Little late here. Don't feel like reading all the posts. I have a PS4,and I use Spotify pretty much all day and I was wondering if I should upgrade to Premium or if there's any difference between the sound quality. I find the normal SQ to be OK,but just okay. It's listenable but not ideal for me
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Seriously can't read four pages of posts? 
 
Jan 3, 2016 at 4:37 PM Post #54 of 390
now now. let's be lazy an cool about it.
 
Jan 3, 2016 at 5:04 PM Post #55 of 390
Jan 3, 2016 at 6:37 PM Post #56 of 390
Personally, I can't see going back to Spotify after using Tidal for the last couple weeks.
 
Jan 14, 2016 at 7:15 AM Post #59 of 390
Switched from Spotify Premium to Tidal HiFi for 3 months and thought it was an improvement with regard to SQ. Have now gone back to Spotify, and I'm no longer so sure. I do know that Spotify's UI is better and functionality is seamless. Occasional hiccups were annoying with Tidal. Might switch back once we get fibre hooked up, they're plumbing it into our neighbourhood at the mo.

 
Jan 24, 2016 at 1:18 PM Post #60 of 390
I had Spotify for couple months then switched to GPlay which I found more titles for me, but know I have to say will stop searching with Tidal.
Best audio quality especially when using right headphones (I have custom orthodynamic monsters:)).
When you have random headphones or usual speakers dont bother just enjoy the music, otherwise Tidal HiFi is the right choice.
 
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