Audio Codecs

[Pedro2]

Just listening to BBC Radio 2 at 320bps and it sounds pretty good. Got me wondering if it sounds better than Spotify at the same bit rate. The Beeb use AAC whereas Spotify use Ogg Vorbis. I know they should sound identical but anyone found otherwise?

 

[Pedro2]

The same song from the radio with Spotify and there was a subtle difference (to my ears). Not sure which I prefer though! The difference is probably down to hardware issues on my streaming device but who knows?

 

[Pedro]

The same song from the radio with Spotify and there was a subtle difference (to my ears). Not sure which I prefer though! The difference is probably down to hardware issues on my streaming device but who knows?

Perhaps one is a bit louder than the other, that can cause a discernible difference (fuller sound, more bass presence).