One of the biggest headaches on iOS is audio support. Due to licensing issues, many apps struggle with raw DTS or Dolby TrueHD audio tracks. While the internal codec tries its best, the External Codec often handles these high-definition audio formats more gracefully. It does a better job of downmixing these tracks to stereo for headphones or passing them through to your AirPlay or HDMI connected devices without annoying audio dropouts or silence.

To maximize the benefits of using an external codec with NPlayer, follow these best practices:

So, what does "better" actually mean when we talk about external codecs in nPlayer?