[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Audio

audio quality

How good audio sounds, set by codecs, bitrate, and hardware.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Audio quality describes how faithful sound is, affected by the codec, bitrate, source mastering, and the playback hardware.

See Hi-Res Audio.

Where audio quality Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is audio quality?

How good audio sounds, set by codecs, bitrate, and hardware.

What terms are related to audio quality?

Related Audio terms include 24-bit audio, kHz.

Related Technical Terms

24-bit audio
Audio with 24-bit sample depth, offering more dynamic range than CD. Audio
kHz
Kilohertz, a unit of audio frequency equal to 1,000 cycles per second. Audio
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