Free Client-Side Diagnostic Tool

Spectrogram & True Bitrate Inspector

Test your audio files for real high-frequency fidelity. Detect fake 320kbps upscales, measure high-frequency shelf cutoffs up to 22kHz, and audit dynamic range with zero file uploads.

20 kHz — Studio Lossless & True 320k 20,000 Hz
15.5–16 kHz — 128kbps Cutoff Threshold 16,000 Hz
10.5 kHz — Muffled Low-Bitrate Floor 10,500 Hz
Audio Purity Grade 🟢
GRADE A+ (STUDIO MASTER)
Full harmonic presence up to 21.5kHz
Estimated True Bitrate
True 320 kbps HD
Lossless frequency response confirmed
Max Frequency Cutoff
21,400 Hz
Threshold: > 20kHz (No artificial shelf)
Mastering & True Peak
-0.8 dB
Clean (Zero Clipping Detected)
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What is a Fake 320kbps MP3?

Many free ripping websites and download tools take low-quality 96kbps or 128kbps audio and re-encode the file container with a 320kbps header. While the file size increases, the audio quality remains muffled because lost high frequencies cannot be recovered by simple re-encoding.

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How to Read Frequency Cutoffs

Standard human hearing extends from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz). A true 320kbps or lossless FLAC track will show rich spectral energy reaching up to 20–22 kHz. If an audio file abruptly shelves off at 15–16 kHz with complete silence above, it was originally compressed at 128kbps.

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True Peak & Clipping Detection

Over-compressed and brickwalled audio often clips beyond 0.0 dBFS, introducing harsh digital distortion on smartphone speakers and car stereos. Our inspector checks instantaneous peak levels to ensure clean, distortion-free playback.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this in-browser spectrogram inspector?

Extremely accurate. The inspector uses the browser's native Web Audio API with a 1024-point Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) running at the audio file's native sampling rate (usually 44,100 Hz or 48,000 Hz). This matches the exact frequency analysis performed by desktop tools like Spek or Audacity.

Is my music uploaded to any server when I test it?

No. All decoding and frequency analysis happen 100% locally in your web browser. Your audio files are never transmitted across the internet, ensuring complete privacy and zero bandwidth consumption.

Can I fix an MP3 that fails the quality test?

Yes. If your audio file has a low cutoff (e.g. 128kbps rip from vinyl, cassette, or web stream), you can use our AI Audio Enhancer to synthesize lost high-frequency harmonics, remove low-end muddiness, and upscale it to true 320kbps.