![]() ![]() It does leave me with some concerns about the codec's implementation and usability issues, though, which could further add to the confusion surrounding audio formats, and audio quality output of different steaming services to achieve high-quality audio playback. The experience has actually ended up highlighting to me just how good standard Bluetooth audio sound quality has become over recent years, and testament to Nura's audio handling capabilities no matter what Bluetooth codec the Pro earbuds are connected to. In fairness, I cannot hand on heart say that I was entirely confident that I was listening to music streamed using the aptX Lossless Audio codec, although all the menu options certainly pointed that way. ![]() To make matters more doubtful, the Snapdragon Sound software tool showed aptX Adaptive - despite having all the phone settings at the highest audio performance level possible - adding to my need for some greater clarity and reassurance. From what I've heard so far, though, it is difficult for me to view aptX Lossless as a genuine audio improvement. But I admit, I am fanatical about seeking out the best technology and products to boost the way I experience my favorite music of movies at home. I'm not much of a fan of the term audiophile that's often used to describe someone like myself who is perhaps a bit fussy about sound quality. Is this really the future of wireless audio? ![]() I felt there was a bit more space around Chris Martin's Vocal while listening to Coldplay's "Rush of Blood to the Head" album, and vocals generally appeared to have more space and 'air' around them, but the upgrade wasn't quite the night and day sound contrast I had anticipated. There was a little more solidity and image focus on tracks such as Rag'n'Bone Man's "Human" - the jangly chains and hand claps sounded more natural and less abrasive too. ![]() That's not to say there weren't any benefits at all, although I hasten to add they were surprisingly subtle.įor me, any quality improvements majored on a bit more detail to both the lower and upper frequency ranges, but that's pretty much it. Most of these were Tidal music streams and Nura's lossless audio demo playlist contained mainly high-resolution tracks showcasing a wide range of music taste and styles, although I streamed some additional CD-quality tracks too.įrom what I've heard so far, it is difficult for me to view aptX Lossless as a genuine audio improvement.ĭuring my listening session I was surprised that there didn't appear to be quite the step up in sound quality I had anticipated while patiently waiting to experience the next evolutionary step in aptX codecs. My listening focused mainly on the audio tracks that Nura had preloaded on to the Asus phone it sent over, plus some of my own tracks for reference. I've spent a good amount of time getting to know the NuraTrue Pro earbuds connected my iPhone 12 Pro via standard AAC over Bluetooth, so I was pretty confident that I'd be able to hear the benefits the new aptX Lossless Audio codec would bring. So far, support for aptX Lossless codec has been limited to just a few Android devices, and Nura was kind enough to send me a Asus Zenfone 9 mobile phone to try out with its Pro earbuds and demo aptX Lossless Audio sound myself with one of the first mobile playback devices to support the new codec. Of course, as well as headphones capable of supporting the lossless audio codec, you also need a device capable of transmitting it. As a new introduction to the company's range of headphones, the NuraTrue Pro will be among the first to support Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless Audio codec when they go on sale later this year. Thanks to Australian audio specialist Nura, I've been trying out the company's NuraTrue Pro ($329) true wireless earbuds for the last few months. (Image credit: NuraSound) Which devices offer aptX Lossless Audio? ![]()
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