


Those concerned less by the outright quality and more with getting bang for your buck can listen to compressed streams at 320kbps from the likes of Spotify. The audio quality of these streams varies between services. There are also discounts to be had for students, as well as savings if you share your account with another person or your household.

Once you decide to pay, it's usually by way of a set monthly subscription fee, though some services, such as Qobuz, offer a reduction if you sign up for a full year.
