Spotify hasn’t shared how much the new HiFi access will cost, but we were able to confirm with the company that it will be an add-on for Spotify Premium subscribers. “Spotify HiFi will deliver music in CD-quality, lossless audio format to your device and Spotify Connect enabled speakers, which means fans will be able to experience more depth and clarity while enjoying their favorite tracks.” In response, the platform is going to be launching “Spotify HiFi” in select markets later this year. Spotify noted that one of the most requested features from artists and users has bee for higher quality audio.
Here’s what Spotify had to say about the upcoming option: But are your ears good enough to make the service worthwhile? Ultimately, it'll make that monthly sub cost go even further, assuming the company won't increase the price of Premium after it finally launches HiFi, of course.Spotify HiFi, a lossless audio version of the streaming music service, is set to launch later this year at a higher subscription than the standard Spotify Premium membership. Hopefully Spotify can find a solution to its licensing issues at least sometime this year, as thousands of tracks on the platform stand to benefit from higher quality audio.
That's certainly one of Spotify's greatest strengths, but the current lack of lossless or a hi-res audio tier only works in its competition's favor, especially considering both Apple Music and Amazon Music HD are the same price as Spotify Premium's $9.99 / £9.99 monthly cost. However, as more and more streaming competitors offer their own high quality and hi-res audio options, like Apple Music's spatial audio and Amazon Music HD, it gives the impression that Spotify is unable to keep up, despite it having by and large the best music curation among all streamers.
If Spotify is running into licensing issues with the upgraded audio feature, then that certainly complicates matters.
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