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I didn't know this! Lately, for nerdy fun, I listen to a streaming track over Bluetooth then the corresponding track on vinyl. It's amazing how much more "rounded" the vinyl sounds compared to the streaming/Bluetooth version. ________________________________ From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Patrick Pletcher <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2022 2:19 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Bluetoothing through the snow Bluetooth forces data compression on an audio signal. If you are streaming audio from Spotify or Pandora, it probably won't make much difference. But I prefer lossless audio formats with wired headphones or speakers. It is unfortunate that people seem to prefer streamed audio in lossy formats these days. Sorry, I used to play in a college orchestra, and my ears are really tuned to quality sound. On 12/24/22 11:33, charles meyer wrote: > My esteemed listmates, > > > > As we enjoy Christmas and all the holidays, I almost joined with an impulse > buy. > > > > I read Trusted Reviews for best Bluetooth speaker and best budget speaker > but I don’t need it to be waterproof or capable of honoring a Stradivarius. > Just to be portable enough so I can grab it with one hand and listen to > “Fresh Air.” > > > > Must I spend $47 on a speaker just to migrate Terry Gross from room to room? > > > > I’ve found sometimes there can be a tad bit of snobbery with audio > equipment. I’m not Pavarotti so I probably won’t notice the subtlest of > sound nuances especially when I’m just listening to interviews. > > > > I’ve Googled Bluetooth speakers and found a few “reviews” but aren’t there > just basic specs for a bare-bones speaker without deluxe chrome or > Corinthian leather? > > > > Thank you! > > > > Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays to you. > > > > Charles. > > > > Charles Meyer > > Charlotte County Public Library