In a candid discussion on audio quality, Apple Music’s Oliver Schusser acknowledged that for the average listener, lossless audio often doesn’t deliver a perceptible upgrade in everyday scenarios like listening on an iPhone with headphones. Spatial Audio, however, is a different story — it’s the format that actually moves the needle for most fans. Kristin Robinson for Billboard:
Leave it to Apple to cut through the audiophile noise with refreshing honesty. While the industry was busy pushing “lossless” as the next big thing, Apple Music’s Oliver Schusser rightly pointed out that for the vast majority of listeners — even on an iPhone with headphones — lossless often falls flat in blind tests. It simply doesn’t deliver a noticeable upgrade in the wireless, everyday world most of us actually live in. Spatial Audio, on the other hand? That’s the real game-changer. With Dolby Atmos, music doesn’t just play — it envelops you. Instruments and vocals float around your head with breathtaking depth, clarity, and immersion that actually moves the needle for real people. It’s not subtle marketing hype; it’s a transformative listening experience that works on virtually any headphones and turns your favorite tracks into something magical. This is Apple at its best: focusing on what users can actually experience instead of chasing specs that only a tiny fraction can appreciate. Spatial Audio isn’t just better sound — it’s the best way to experience music. If you haven’t turned it on in Apple Music yet, you’re missing out on the most significant audio leap since stereo. Highly recommended. How to turn on Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos) in Apple Music On iPhone or iPad (easiest and most common method):
• Automatic — Recommended. Plays Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos automatically when using compatible headphones (like AirPods, AirPods Max, or Beats) and a supported song is playing. You can also enable Download in Dolby Atmos in the same menu so songs download in Spatial Audio format when available. For dynamic head tracking (full Spatial Audio experience): If you’re using AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or compatible Beats headphones that support head tracking:
On Mac:
Tip: Look for the Dolby Atmos badge on album artwork or the Now Playing screen — this confirms the track supports Spatial Audio. Once enabled, supported songs in your Apple Music library will play with immersive, theater-like sound that places instruments and vocals all around you. It works great with any Apple or Beats Bluetooth headphones, and the difference is often immediately noticeable compared to regular stereo. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple Music VP: Most people can’t really hear the difference with lossless, but they can with Spatial Audio appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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