Is MP3 louder than WAV?

  • l-kl

    Member
    January 6, 2024 at 7:53 am

    The volume of both MP3 and WAV files can be modified, so it is not inherently louder to use one over the other. However, if you have an older MP3 file and a newer WAV file with the same volume settings, the WAV file might sound louder because of the greater detail it can contain. But, again, the default volume is determined by the software, hardware, or operating system being used and does not favor either file type.

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