I've got three reasons why CDs beat music streaming, although I'll admit, it's not for everyone.

As much as physical media floats my boat, I still generally stream the majority of my music. It's convenient, with higher quality than most CDs (or even vinyl — come at me, all ye purists) at a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nathaniel Pangaro / How-To Geek As streaming has become the preferred way to listen to music, buying physical CDs has grown less ...

Owning CDs in 2026 may seem counterintuitive given the easy availability of a near-endless variety of music on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Unlike online music, physical discs ...