Audio Guides
In-depth articles on audio formats, playback quality, and getting the most from your music.
Audio Formats
FLAC Audio: The Complete Guide to Lossless Music
Everything you need to know about FLAC — the most popular lossless audio format. Learn how FLAC works, why it sounds better than MP3, and how to play FLAC files on any device.
10 min readDSD Playback on Android: A Practical Guide
Learn what DSD audio is, how it differs from PCM, and how to play DSD files on your Android phone with the best possible quality.
9 min readHi-Res Audio on Android: What Actually Matters
A no-nonsense guide to hi-res audio on Android. Learn what hi-res really means, whether you can hear the difference, and how to get genuine high-resolution playback.
11 min readPlayback Quality
Bit-Perfect Audio on Android: Myth vs Reality
What bit-perfect playback actually means on Android, why it's harder than you think, and how to verify your audio chain isn't secretly resampling your music.
10 min readThe Android Audio Stack: Why Your Music Gets Resampled
A deep dive into how Android handles audio — from app to speaker. Learn why AudioFlinger resamples your music and what you can do about it.
12 min readSound Tuning
Parametric EQ for Music: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how parametric equalization works, why it's more powerful than graphic EQ, and how to use it to improve your listening experience on any headphones.
10 min readRoom Correction for Audio: How to Fix Your Listening Space
Learn how room correction works, why your room changes how music sounds, and how to measure and correct your space for better audio — including headphones.
11 min readUnderstanding Audio Quality Metrics: LUFS, Dynamic Range, and True Peak
A practical guide to measuring audio quality. Learn what LUFS, dynamic range, and true peak actually mean, how to spot bad masterings, and how to compare different releases of the same album.
10 min readHow to Use a Spectrum Analyzer for Music
A practical guide to reading spectrum analyzers and frequency displays. Learn what each frequency range sounds like, how to spot audio problems, and how to use real-time analysis to improve your listening.
9 min readConnectivity
UPnP and DLNA Music Streaming: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about streaming music over your home network using UPnP/DLNA — from basic setup to advanced multi-room playback.
12 min readBluetooth Audio Codecs Compared: LDAC vs aptX vs AAC vs SBC
A complete comparison of Bluetooth audio codecs — LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC, and LC3. Learn which codec sounds best and how to choose.
10 min readMulti-Room Audio on Android: Setup and Sync
How to play music in sync across multiple speakers and devices from your Android phone. Learn about UPnP, Chromecast, and cross-protocol multi-room with practical setup tips.
11 min read