In addition to supporting a greater dynamic range than other codecs, aptX HD is engineered to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, resulting in lower background noise*. This means listeners can hear even the smallest details in their music.

Manufacturers are steadily embracing the technology, and momentum for aptX HD has been building ever since the launch. In March at Mobile World Congress, LG launched the LG G5 smartphone, one of the first to support high resolution wireless audio playback. The G5 is twinned with the LG Platinum Tone headphones, a futuristic looking headset also enriched with aptX HD technology.

The buzz that surrounded the LG devices sparked the interest of the audio community, and at the IFA event in September more exciting new products have previewed: