YouTube is looking to enhance the audio quality of its videos for Premium subscribers. The platform is introducing a new feature that enables Premium subscribers to stream audio at 256 kbps. Previously, all videos, regardless of resolution, streamed audio at 128 kbps. This update has made many Premium subscribers eager to enjoy astounding sound quality.
A Boost in Audio Quality for YouTube Premium Subscribers
YouTube users were previously restricted to 128 kbps audio for every video resolution. Not even 4K users had the privilege of improved sound quality.
Now, with this update, YouTube Premium subscribers are able to select between two audio quality options: Normal, set at 128 kbps, and High Quality, set at 256 kbps. Users now have more flexibility over their listening experience.
Will This Affect Free Users?
No, free users will retain their features, which is an audio quality of 128 kbps. This update is an additional advantage exclusively for Premium subscribers.
Other than better audio quality, YouTube Premium offers ad-free videos, offline downloads, and background play. This gives another enticing reason to upgrade.
What other features are yet to be rolled out? YouTube hasn’t locked an official release date as of now, but the experts predict that the platform will continue enhancing its Premium service. Some speculate updates such as advanced audio codecs or enhanced audio settings could come in the near future. These additions could make YouTube more competitive amongst the other streaming platforms.
