What file format is used for music in the car?
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Common formats for in-car music include MP3 and WMA. The following is a related introduction about car music: 1. Introduction: In recent years, due to the rapid development of the automotive industry, almost every household owns a car, which has led to high attention towards car music, even forming a music genre called "car music." However, this is actually a misconception. There is no music that cannot be played in a car, nor is there music that can only be played in a car. 2. Related Introduction: People living in cities often feel various pressures and develop irritable emotions, thus particularly longing to return to nature from time to time to breathe fresh air and completely release themselves. The car becomes a moving bridge between humans and nature. is a music company that creates music based on the concept of car music. This kind of creation is a new attempt in China. So-called car music is electronic music, pursuing an effect of unity between human, car, and music.
I usually prefer connecting my phone via Bluetooth to play music while driving, as it's the most hassle-free method. The car's infotainment system can directly access the playlists from my music apps on the phone, eliminating any concerns about file formats. When using a USB drive, I always store MP3 and AAC files since these two formats are the most reliable and compatible with almost all car systems. Last time I tried copying some lossless format songs like FLAC, my older car's screen couldn't display them. I've heard some newer car models can play high-quality formats now, but I still find the conversion process too troublesome. Storing too many files would quickly fill up the USB space – a 256GB USB drive can hold thousands of MP3 songs, which is more than enough for long road trips.
As an audio enthusiast, I'm particularly particular about music formats in the car. While Bluetooth from phones is convenient, it compresses audio quality, so I specifically bought a data cable for direct transmission. For cars that support lossless music, I definitely choose FLAC and WAV formats - the sound detail reproduction is superb, especially when listening to symphonies where you can clearly feel even the vibration of violin strings. For regular songs, I use high-quality 320kbps MP3s which have smaller file sizes and are easier to manage. I once tried converting APE format to WAV for car playback, but the engine noise just wasted the audio quality. Most mainstream car audio systems now support MP3/WMA/AAC these three formats. If you want to listen to lossless, it's best to check the owner's manual beforehand to confirm decoding capabilities.
