Holy crap Tidal makes the audio system come ALIVE.

[ScoobyDoo82]

I already thought that the audio systems in our Tesla’s were amazing. Then I used Tidal. Holy cow does the hi fidelity source make a huge difference. It’s truly amazing.

Load up Tidal, set the base to 4-5, Treble to 4, and mid to 1. Immersive sound to standard or high.
search for song “Internet friends” by Knife Party.

It’s like an IMAX experience!

Enjoy!

 

[Tee Why]

How did you get tidal to work on your screen? All I get is a qr code to scan when I click on the tidal tab in the music section.

(Which I clicked on and signed up but still just a qr code on screen).

 

[LaneDS]

Has there been any word on whether they'll get around to updating Spotify to support higher bitrate audio, now that Tidal is offered? That's near the top of my update wishlist.

 

[rjpjnk]

I already thought that the audio systems in our Tesla’s were amazing. Then I used Tidal. Holy cow does the hi fidelity source make a huge difference. It’s truly amazing.

Load up Tidal, set the base to 4-5, Treble to 4, and mid to 1. Immersive sound to standard or high.
search for song “Internet friends” by Knife Party.

It’s like an IMAX experience!

Enjoy!

That is great news! I hope I get the update soon.

To be clear, Tidal requires wifi, correct? and will not work over the built in Tesla LTE?

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

How did you get tidal to work on your screen? All I get is a qr code to scan when I click on the tidal tab in the music section.

(Which I clicked on and signed up but still just a qr code on screen).

It only works if you have a “paid” account. Just like Spotify, the “free” account doesn’t work.

 

[Tee Why]

Thanks for the reply

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

That is great news! I hope I get the update soon.

To be clear, Tidal requires wifi, correct? and will not work over the built in Tesla LTE?

Not sure. I downloaded some stuff while farting around with the update last night and listened to the download stuff on the way to work. Will try streaming later today and I’ll get back to you. For what it’s worth I’m pretty sure that streaming over LTE is supported because the app shows everything and isn’t limited to a “downloaded only” section.

 

[Gasaraki]

How did you get tidal to work on your screen? All I get is a qr code to scan when I click on the tidal tab in the music section.

(Which I clicked on and signed up but still just a qr code on screen).

You scan with your phone then log in on the phone... You have to have a Tidal account.

 

[Knee_on_belly]

Is everyone opting for HIFI only? Not sure if HIFI plus is worth the upcharge if Tesla can't handle the MQA....

 

[rjpjnk]

Not sure. I downloaded some stuff while farting around with the update last night and listened to the download stuff on the way to work. Will try streaming later today and I’ll get back to you. For what it’s worth I’m pretty sure that streaming over LTE is supported because the app shows everything and isn’t limited to a “downloaded only” section.

Thanks. The release notes made it sound like only downloading was permitted. Streaming on WiFi hotspot would be nice. Streaming on Tesla premium connectivity would be even nicer, but I doubt they would allow the bitrate necessary for CD quality lossless or better.

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

Has there been any word on whether they'll get around to updating Spotify to support higher bitrate audio, now that Tidal is offered? That's near the top of my update wishlist.

Not sure. There has been talk about higher bitrate with Spotify but it probably won’t come to the native Tesla app - just like the rest of Spotify features that are only on smartphone apps. For example, crossfading and EQ. I really wish that Spotify had cross fade for the Tesla app. The Spotify for Tesla is pretty bare bones (playlists have a song cap too) and I wouldn’t expect them to change anything.

 

[Tee Why]

Gave the hi-fi subscription a go. Scooby is right - the sound is fantastic. Ill be following closely to see if the hi-fi plus is yet another step up.

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

Thanks. The release notes made it sound like only downloading was permitted. Streaming on WiFi hotspot would be nice. Streaming on Tesla premium connectivity would be even nicer, but I doubt they would allow the bitrate necessary for CD quality lossless or better.

I can confirm that it uses the onboard LTE for streaming audio (just like any of the other audio apps). It also streams HiFi over LTE btw. Pretty awesome actually. Works just like Spotify but sounds better.

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

Gave the hi-fi subscription a go. Scooby is right - the sound is fantastic. Ill be following closely to see if the hi-fi plus is yet another step up.

Right?! Curious… did you try the song I mentioned above? It’s a fantastic benchmark. Try it with Tidal and then go back to Spotify with the same song. It’s amazing how much more responsive and dynamic the subwoofer is. I’m probably going to cancel my Spotify premium and just stick with Tidal. I also enjoy stand up comedy and Tidal has a huge amount of that too (almost reminds me of SiriusXM).

 

[Tee Why]

Right?! Curious… did you try the song I mentioned above? It’s a fantastic benchmark. Try it with Tidal and then go back to Spotify with the same song. It’s amazing how much more responsive and dynamic the subwoofer is. I’m probably going to cancel my Spotify premium and just stick with Tidal. I also enjoy stand up comedy and Tidal has a huge amount of that too (almost reminds me of SiriusXM).

I haven't. I'll give it a go tomorrow

 

[TFSMotorsport]

I already thought that the audio systems in our Tesla’s were amazing. Then I used Tidal. Holy cow does the hi fidelity source make a huge difference. It’s truly amazing.

Load up Tidal, set the base to 4-5, Treble to 4, and mid to 1. Immersive sound to standard or high.
search for song “Internet friends” by Knife Party.

It’s like an IMAX experience!

Enjoy!

Those settings would be great if you like a clipped signal.

 

[‘Merica]

That’s all well and good, but no shuffle function?

Cmon, man!

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

Those settings would be great if you like a clipped signal.

No clipping over here. Worked in car audio all throughout my 20’s. Very familiar with clipping. Doesn’t happen in my car.

 

[TwoK4drSi]

Hi-Fi or Hi-Fi plus? They're offering $2 for 3 months for hi-fi plus

 

[Skione65]

I have to ask….who the heck uses Tidal? Maybe I’m out if the Loop/Woke crowd? Have a family Spotify Premium account whole family uses….that’s after we all agreed and dumped Apple Music. There’d be a mutiny if I even mentioned Tidal.

Ski