Why do we use 44,1 kHz frequency on CDs while we’re only being able to hear up to 20 kHz?

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Why do we use 44,1 kHz frequency on CDs while we’re only being able to hear up to 20 kHz?

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The sample rate is 44,100 samples per second, not 44.1 kHz. It’s a distinction of terminology that’s very important. All the other comments explain the Nyquist frequency, but fail to use the correct term for the sample rate.

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