| Feature | YouTube (Free) | MP3 Download | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Video Quality | Compressed 480p/720p/1080p (Low bitrate) | N/A (Audio only) | Uncompressed 1080p | | Audio Codec | AAC / Opus (Lossy) | MP3 (Lossy, 320kbps max) | DTS-HD MA (Lossless) | | Channels | Stereo (2.0) | Stereo (2.0) | 7.1 / 5.1 Discrete | | Bass Response | Rolled off below 40hz | Compressed | Full extension to 20hz | | Dynamic Range | Low (Loudness war) | Medium | High (Cinematic) |
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