TestHiFi

TestHiFi

Test your music system

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6 reviews

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This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2018
  • January 29, 2021

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About

Objectively measure and rate the sound quality of audio systems. This tool provides verifiable and reproducible measurements to determine if a device meets HiFi standards, helping users make informed purchasing decisions and understand audio performance.

Objective sound quality measurement
Verifiable and reproducible results
Three-stage simple result (red, amber, green)
Detailed in-app purchase options
Store and share measurement results
Microphone calibration function
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What's New in TestHiFi

2.0

January 29, 2021

FREE!!! New measurement!!! TestHiFi comes with a complete new second measurement at listening position, in addition to the existing audio system measurement. TestHiFi is for free now and comes with only one in App purchase to see the detailed measurement data output and for some criteria a graphical output in addition.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

TestHiFi in App purchase

measurement data and frequency range graphics

User reviews

it does its job

it does what it is supposed to do, even though the language use is a bit confusing and hard to understand as-well as the interface being a bit buggy and prone to crashing, it does what its intended to do.

Absolutely Amazing Tool!

For starters, please be advised that this is a tool that in my opinion more reserved for professionals or those who are very tech savvy, which in my book is a good thing!

I’m a vintage collector and recently purchased a Pioneer VSX-5000 Dolby Surround receiver for my living room. I have four speakers (front/rear) and a subwoofer connected. My issue was figuring out how to tune both the frequency crossover and levels on the sub to properly cover a larger frequency range while not muddying up the audio by raising the crossover too high as to create unnecessary overlap between the speakers and sub. Typically this is handled in newer receivers in which an included microphone is placed in different areas of the room for both level and frequency calibration.

Now getting to this app! Using this awesome tool along with a portable audio level meter I was able to both set the balance between front and rear speakers as well as properly set the subwoofer. The best part was being able to actually see the test results along with frequencies and decibel levels, giving me the ability to confirm that I had indeed had everything properly set. Even though this is a vintage system, the sound quality is unbelievable! So far I have only put the volume up to a little under 50% since my ears started to hurt. At that volume I didn’t hear one bit of distortion.

I purchased the upgrade with no hesitation. I’m more than happy to pay $5 to get my system properly tuned. My rating in the app is “close to HiFi” which is good enough seeing that my speakers are old Criterion Omni-2’s with all original drivers.

Also, the test tones are the coolest tones I’ve ever heard. They sound like something out of an old school 70’s sci-fi movie.
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Dont waste your money !!

Just useless, you don’t know anything about the test results no access to measurement results you cannot compare anything appart from red yellow green .... real scam !!

Response from developer

Dear user, Data are the­re, of cour­se. Howe­ver, we are sor­ry about your feed­back. Test­Hi­Fi is a mea­su­re­ment Tool that de­li­vers a ra­ting about the ca­pa­bi­li­ty for HiFi of an au­dio sys­tem. As de­scri­bed in the App­Store, Test­Hi­Fi co­mes in three sta­ges (with two in App purcha­se op­ti­ons). In first sta­ge, Test­Hi­Fi per­forms the com­ple­te mea­su­re­ments and de­li­vers an over­all HiFi ca­pa­bi­li­ty ra­ting. As sim­pli­fied as pos­si­ble. The se­cond sta­ge de­li­vers more de­tai­led ra­tings, i.e. one ra­ting for each in­di­vi­du­al cri­te­ria. The third sta­ge opens it up into more de­tails per cri­te­ria also with in­di­vi­du­al mea­su­re­ment re­sults as shown in the ta­bles on the pho­tos of the app in the App­Store. We are not a big com­pa­­ny, nor a star­t­up with huge in­­­ves­­­tors be­hind it, we have to pay all the de­­ve­­lop­­ments, up­da­tes and new de­­ve­­lop­­ments by our­­sel­­ves. We do un­­­der­­stand that the app is not cheap, es­pe­ci­al­­ly con­­si­de­­ring the in app purch­a­­se op­­ti­ons co­m­ing on top for the me­­su­­re­­ment re­­sults. Sin­ce an in­­­ven­­ti­on like this ta­kes huge ef­­forts from us per­­so­­nal­­ly, time and mo­­ney wise, we were not able to pro­­vi­­de the app for free. Still this app is a tool, which can be used over and over again wi­­thout ad­­di­­ti­o­­nal costs, hence it is che­a­per than most drinks :-) Ple­a­­se get in con­t­act with us di­­rec­t­­ly at of­­fice@Tes­t­Hi­­Fi.­­com so we can find an ap­­pro­pri­a­­te so­lu­­ti­on with you. All the best your Tes­t­Hi­­Fi team.

Waste

This simply gives you a red, yellow or green - not HiFi, Close to HiFi or HiFi, without telling you why, or what any measurements were. Basically useless.

Response from developer

Dear user, Data are the­re, of cour­se. Howe­ver, we are sor­ry about your feed­back. Test­Hi­Fi is a mea­su­re­ment Tool that de­li­vers a ra­ting about the ca­pa­bi­li­ty for HiFi of an au­dio sys­tem. As de­scri­bed in the App­Store, Test­Hi­Fi co­mes in three sta­ges (with two in App purcha­se op­ti­ons). In first sta­ge, Test­Hi­Fi per­forms the com­ple­te mea­su­re­ments and de­li­vers an over­all HiFi ca­pa­bi­li­ty ra­ting. As sim­pli­fied as pos­si­ble. The se­cond sta­ge de­li­vers more de­tai­led ra­tings, i.e. one ra­ting for each in­di­vi­du­al cri­te­ria. The third sta­ge opens it up into more de­tails per cri­te­ria also with in­di­vi­du­al mea­su­re­ment re­sults as shown in the ta­bles on the pho­tos of the app in the App­Store. We are not a big com­pa­­ny, nor a star­t­up with huge in­­­ves­­­tors be­hind it, we have to pay all the de­­ve­­lop­­ments, up­da­tes and new de­­ve­­lop­­ments by our­­sel­­ves. We do un­­­der­­stand that the app is not cheap, es­pe­ci­al­­ly con­­si­de­­ring the in app purch­a­­se op­­ti­ons co­m­ing on top for the me­­su­­re­­ment re­­sults. Sin­ce an in­­­ven­­ti­on like this ta­kes huge ef­­forts from us per­­so­­nal­­ly, time and mo­­ney wise, we were not able to pro­­vi­­de the app for free. Still this app is a tool, which can be used over and over again wi­­thout ad­­di­­ti­o­­nal costs, hence it is che­a­per than most drinks :-) Ple­a­­se get in con­t­act with us di­­rec­t­­ly at of­­fice@Tes­t­Hi­­Fi.­­com so we can find an ap­­pro­pri­a­­te so­lu­­ti­on with you. All the best your Tes­t­Hi­­Fi team.

STOP STOP STOP!

I wanted to see actual data comparing speakers. NOTHING complete waste of money.

Response from developer

Dear user, Data are there, of course. However, we are sorry about your feedback. TestHiFi is a measurement Tool that delivers a rating about the capability for HiFi of an audio system. As described in the AppStore, TestHiFi comes in three stages (with two in App purchase options). In first stage, TestHiFi performs the complete measurements and delivers an overall HiFi capability rating. As simplified as possible. The second stage delivers more detailed ratings, i.e. one rating for each individual criteria. The third stage opens it up into more details per criteria also with individual measurement results as shown in the tables on the photos of the app in the AppStore. We are not a big com­pa­ny, nor a star­t­up with huge in­ves­tors be­hind it, we have to pay all the de­ve­lop­ments, up­dates and new de­ve­lop­ments by our­sel­ves. We do un­der­stand that the app is not cheap, es­pe­cial­ly con­side­ring the in app purcha­se op­ti­ons co­m­ing on top for the me­su­re­ment re­sults. Sin­ce an in­ven­ti­on like this ta­kes huge ef­forts from us per­so­nal­ly, time and mo­ney wise, we were not able to pro­vi­de the app for free. Still this app is a tool, which can be used over and over again wi­thout ad­di­tio­nal costs, hence it is chea­per than most drinks :-) Plea­se get in con­tact with us di­rect­ly at of­fice@Test­Hi­Fi.­com so we can find an ap­pro­pria­te so­lu­ti­on with you. All the best your Test­Hi­Fi team.

FAQ

What is TestHiFi used for?

TestHiFi is used to objectively measure and rate the sound quality of audio systems. It helps users determine if a device meets HiFi standards and provides verifiable results.

How does TestHiFi measure sound quality?

TestHiFi measures output based on a given test signal, providing unambiguous, verifiable, and reproducible results. The method is not influenced by subjective factors like brand names.

What does the three-stage result in TestHiFi mean?

The three-stage result (red, amber, green) offers a simple, initial assessment of the audio system's quality, making it easy for most users to understand the basic performance level.

Can I get more details about the measurement results in TestHiFi?

Yes, further details on the measurement results are available through in-app purchases. These purchases also enable you to store and share your test results on social media.

How accurate is TestHiFi compared to professional equipment?

TestHiFi includes a microphone calibration function. However, due to variations in mobile device microphones and operating conditions, deviations from laboratory-grade equipment may occur even after calibration.

What devices does TestHiFi support?

TestHiFi is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for use on Apple's mobile operating system.

How often is TestHiFi updated?

The latest version of TestHiFi is 2.0, which was last updated on January 29, 2021. Information on future update frequency is not provided.

Is TestHiFi suitable for business use?

Yes, TestHiFi can be used by salespersons to demonstrate product quality to customers, by online stores to provide test results, and by marketing companies to offer better product recommendations.