Note on the Music Pro subscription option: Spotify is planning a hi-fi function with headphone optimization
When Spotify launches the Hi-Fi function that has been expected for years, there will probably be additional special functions for an additional fee. Among other things, better headphone performance is planned.
Spotify could be on the verge of finally bringing the always promised hi-fi option to market. The code of the current Spotify app contains information on how the hi-fi function that has been expected for years could be implemented. Accordingly, the music content in the streaming subscription should be made available lossless with up to 24 bit/44.1 kHz. In addition, there will be further special features as part of the additional Music Pro option.
The special features of Music Pro are mentioned in a Reddit post and The Verge confirms the information. There is no statement from Spotify yet.
A little over six months ago there were references in the Spotify app to a subscription level called Supremium. Spotify removed the information from the app shortly afterwards. In the current case, it will no longer be about a new subscription level, but rather there will be an additional subscription option called Music Pro. What subscribers have to pay for Music Pro is still unclear.
Additional functions of Music Pro
In addition to better sound quality, Spotify also wants to offer special functions when used with headphones. The performance of the headphones used should be improved with patented technology. The optimizations are made depending on the respective headphone model; Apple's Airpods models are mentioned.
When the Music Pro option is activated, the current playback quality should always be displayed, as the competition sometimes does.
As part of the information about the Supremium subscription, it was already known that this subscription would provide additional functions for the library and music mixes. This means you can organize your entire library according to mood, activity or genre. One of the new mixing functions is that the order of a playlist can be sorted according to the speed (bpm) or danceability of the songs.
Intelligent sorting should be able to create the best order based on key and tempo. There should also be smooth transitions between individual pieces of music and a playlist can be sorted by mood or genre.
This month, Tidal eliminated the subscription tier that offered subscribers the maximum possible quality as part of the streaming subscription. The higher sound quality is now available in the normal subscription levels. Spotify and YouTube Music are the few major music streaming subscriptions that do not yet offer high quality.
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