Why this check
Three quick blind rounds with an obvious signal: 96 kbps MP3 vs lossless. The only question is whether any difference reaches your ears on this device.
Already passing the main test above 96 kbps with confidence?
Skip - you hear the difference, your chain works.
If you cannot hear a difference here, it is usually not your hearing. Low volume, room noise, or automatic sound enhancement in the phone, browser or headphone app often flatten the picture, and ABX on that setup will not mean much.
round 1 of 3
Calibration signal
96 kbps vs lossless - obvious difference test
A
96 kbpscompressed
0:00 / 0:00
B
losslessreference
0:00 / 0:00
X
mysteryA or B?
0:00 / 0:00
Is X A or B?
What to try
- Turn off sound enhancement, spatial audio and EQ in the OS and your headphone app
- Use a comfortable volume, not near minimum - otherwise highs simply disappear
- Reduce background noise or move to a quieter spot