Spotify May Launch Music Pro Subscription: What It Is and Is It Worth Paying More

Spotify is reportedly gearing up to launch a pricier “Music Pro” plan, a move that could change the landscape of music streaming subscriptions by promising audiophiles a premium experience without compromising sound quality. The development comes amid growing competition in the streaming industry, with rivals such as Apple Music already offering similar functionality.

Rumors surrounding Spotify’s move into lossless audio have been circulating for years, even before Apple Music adopted the technology in 2021. Still, something called “Spotify HiFi” remains elusive.However, according to opinion There are signs that Spotify is laying the groundwork for the launch of its new “Music Pro” program, The Verge reports 9to5Mac report.

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Embedded code in the Spotify app gives you a sneak peek of features coming to the premium tier. The most prominent is support for lossless audio, with Spotify aiming to provide up to 24-bit/44.1kHz quality FLAC audio files. In comparison, Apple Music’s lossless range spans from 16-bit/44.1 kHz (CD quality) to 24-bit/192 kHz.

Enhanced listening experience

For starters, lossless audio requires compression without sacrificing any audio data, allowing for playback that is faithful to the original master file. This guarantees a higher level of detail that listeners can discern, especially when paired with quality wired headphones or other specialized equipment.

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Beyond Lossless: What to Expect

In addition to lossless audio, Spotify also wants to offer more benefits to “Music Pro” subscribers. In addition to the mixing function that can control audio tracks mentioned in the report, there are also hints of optimization for specific models of headphones such as Apple AirPods. Advanced AI-based filters for playlist management also seem likely.

Details on the release schedule and pricing for the “Music Pro” level remain shrouded in uncertainty. Still, while Spotify considers charging extra for lossless audio, Apple Music is clearly giving all subscribers access to high-fidelity audio at no additional cost. Currently priced at $10.99 per month in the US, Apple Music is a compelling option.

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As the battle for sonic superiority heats up among the streaming giants, a looming question arises: Will consumers be willing to spend more money on Spotify for lossless audio, or will they consider switching to Apple Music?