Hi res audio sample

1. Does hi-res audio really sound better?
2. Is 24bit 48kHz hi-res?
3. Is 44.1 kHz hi-res?

Does hi-res audio really sound better?

Compared to compressed audio files like the commonly used AAC and MP3 formats, hi-res audio formats provide a much higher quality listening experience.

Is 24bit 48kHz hi-res?

Hi-res audio, on the other hand, uses a minimum bit-depth of 24-bits and a minimum sampling rate of 48kHz — the next steps above CD resolution, though many files offer much higher sampling rates.

Is 44.1 kHz hi-res?

High-resolution audio (high-definition audio or HD audio) is a term for audio files with greater than 44.1 kHz sample rate or higher than 16-bit audio bit depth. It commonly refers to 96 or 192 kHz sample rates.