The MP3 file format was always encumbered with patents, but as of 2017, the last patent finally expired. Although the format became synonymous with the digital music revolution that started in the …
  • @GargleBlaster@lemmy.worldEnglish
    47•1 month ago

    A teacher in my highschool (~16 years ago) “demonstrated” that lossless and mp3 are indistinguishable by playing the same song in different formats… On 10€ pc speakers

    • @futatorius@lemm.eeEnglish
      52•1 month ago

      That sounds like conclusive proof that sound quality is determined by the shittiest component in the signal chain.