Which audio player is best for a computer. The best music players for Android

There was already an article on Trashbox with a selection of the best music players on Android, but 3 years will soon pass since its publication, so it’s time to update this topic. In this article you will find the most convenient, beautiful and functional applications for listening to music on Android. Read more under the cut.

We tested many different music players for Android and collected the best of them. This article presents applications that have similar functionality, but in some ways differ from each other - in design or capabilities. However, each of these programs can be fully used to listen to music on Android.

Music player Stellio comes from Belarus. And oddly enough, in the CIS they were able to create a very good application for listening to music on smartphones, tablets and even smart watches with Android Wear. Stellio has everything that both a simple user and a dedicated music lover need:

One of the “tricks” of Stellio is changing the color scheme of the interface to match the style of the album cover. That is why the chameleon became the symbol of the program. And all this is flavored with an extensive settings menu, where you can customize almost any function to suit you.

Stellio widget

Poweramp for Android is the ArchLinux of music players - it's both powerful and easy to use. The program has an original archaic interface, which has few additional menus. The main actions take place on the main screen, where you can switch between albums and tracks by swiping. The main navigation takes place in a special menu, where you can view your library by folders or by already compiled categories.

There is a good equalizer with presets for every taste, as well as a tool for adjusting tone and volume. The settings menu is where PowerAMP comes into its own. Here you can distort the interface as soon as your heart desires or play with sound effects. There is a function for loading album covers from Internet services. You can also set up scrobbling on Last.fm. Like Stellio, the PowerAMP player pleased me with its good recognition of FLAC rips with CUE.

PowerAMP widget

BlackPlayer is an application with a very nice Windows Phone style interface. Navigation in this player is done with vertical gestures to the right and left. The standard black color scheme makes the app look very stylish. All this with smooth and beautiful animations. One of the interesting features in BlackPlayer is loading the biographies of performers and groups. Information about them is downloaded from Last.fm, so descriptions are often translated into Russian. Such small but useful functions are pleasing.

The equalizer is not the coolest, but it’s fine for adjusting the sound for any headphones. You can also apply sound effects. In the settings you can find ample opportunities for editing the interface - you can even apply your own font. Cover downloading and scrobbling are also available. BlackPlayer's desktop widget is not the coolest - just a big “plate” with three buttons. It could have been better. I also managed to discover an important drawback - the player could not properly recognize an uncut FLAC recording with a CUE playlist.

BlackPlayer Widget

AIMP is one of the few completely free players on both Android and Windows. There are no ads or limited functionality in the free version. If you are a person who is not used to paying for programs, then AIMP is definitely for you. However, popular wisdom says that free cheese can only be found in a mousetrap. It's not that AIMP is a mousetrap, but the player itself is very simple and does not have a lot of functions.

But it has everything the average user needs:

There is nothing more to say about AIMP - just a solid player with a nice design and good standard sound.

Phonograph is a young player, which was created under the impression of a new “material” design at the time of its release. The program interface is designed in a minimalist style with bright, but not offensive, elements. The main navigation occurs through four tabs: songs, albums, artists and playlists. In terms of functions and capabilities, Phonograph is even more ascetic than AIMP, but it is also free.

Phonograph doesn't even have its own equalizer, but it does support external ones. That is, you can download a third-party equalizer from Android and enable it in the player. Also among the shortcomings is the lack of support for uncut FLAC rips with CUE playlists. You can listen to them, but they are not displayed as a playlist and their tags are not recognized.

Phonograph widget

Along with Phonograph, it is worth noting the Shuttle player, which is very similar in its interface concept and set of functions. These are two very similar apps, but Shuttle has more features.

JetAudio is another mobile player that has moved to Android from computers. On Windows, this program was famous primarily for its powerful set of capabilities in terms of customizing the interface and sound. The developers tried to transfer all these features to the mobile JetAudio. The application has a built-in ten-band equalizer (even more in the paid version) with many presets. For those who like to mock the sound, several modules with effects are provided. In general, JetAudio will help you achieve more or less decent sound even on the worst headphones.

As for the interface, JetAudio is not original here - a typical hamburger menu with several items. Navigation through albums, tracks and lists is extremely simple and clear. Among the original features it is worth noting: search for a track on YouTube, many control settings, complete freedom to customize the interface and playback. And among all the players presented in this selection, JetAudio has the most widgets of different formats: 1×1, 2×2, 2×3, 3×3, 4×1, 4×2, 4×3, 4×4 and 5x5. In general, you can use these widgets on two screens - there is something for every taste.

One of the JetAudio widgets

The rather old PlayerPro player has not changed in appearance for several years, but this does not prevent it from being one of the best in its category. Despite the widespread dominance of material design, PlayerPro remains true to its old-style design with raised icons and glossy colors. Under such a conservative shell hides a powerful filling.

A simple interface with a right panel allows you to quickly navigate through all the necessary categories and menus. Unlike many other players, in PlayerPro you can edit the main menu, removing unnecessary items from there. To create custom playlists and mixes, there is a special rating system where each track can be rated. The rating is taken into account and all tracks with marked ratings are presented in a separate menu. In terms of creating playlists, PlayerPro has gone far ahead of its competitors - here this function is really thought out.

PlayerPro Widgets

These were the best and most functional music players for Android, but besides them, you should pay attention to these apps:

• - a mobile version of the oldest player with powerful settings, but not the most user-friendly interface.
• - a nice player with a standard set of functions.
• is a Chinese application known to many since the days of Symbian.

Many users love to listen to music and audiobooks on both desktop and laptop computers. To play audio files you need a special utility. Let's look at the most popular player options for Windows 10, their functions, download and installation.

Best audio players for Windows 10

Let's look at the music players that are downloaded most often by Windows 10 users, study their advantages and disadvantages, and figure out the installation.

Winamp: the most popular and “old” player for video and audio

Winamp player is a timeless quality classic that has been serving PC users for over 15 years. As one of the pioneers, the player began to set the pace for the development of other audio and video players. All Winamp updates gradually became mandatory elements of other programs. This player is considered the most popular: its coverage includes more than 100 million people around the globe.

Winamp player was one of the very first players to appear for Windows OS

The advantages and capabilities of the utility are as follows:

• the presence of a lot of covers (so-called skins) for the player. In the list you can find both the simplest and the most complex with high resource intensity;
• the opportunity not only to listen to your favorite music, but also to watch films and various videos;
• opening of almost all formats of video and audio recordings;
• availability of the full Russian version;
• the presence of many parameters for fine-tuning, including equalizer, different sound tones, etc.;
• equipped with the function of creating your own playlists and libraries of music files.

Some users began to notice that with the latest updates the player began to freeze and work incorrectly. This problem may be due to loading covers that are too heavy for the system. In this case, it is recommended to install simpler options that do not put as much strain on a computer with average or minimum technical characteristics.

Even though the utility is quite old, it can still set a trend. The developer of the program, the American company Nullsoft, is now working on a powerful update, based on information on the official resource. As of June 2018, there was no official release of the new Winamp for Windows 10. In this regard, it is not yet possible to download and install this player from the official website.

Aimp: popular player with advanced functionality

This music player also occupies one of the leading positions in the free player market and can compete in popularity and functionality with Winamp. The Aimp project was started by Artyom Izmailov when the future programmer was still in school. A whole group of developers is currently working on program updates.

The advantages of the utility include:

• modern dark interface with orange default buttons. The ability to change the color to another at the user’s request cannot but attract;
• support for playing files of a wide variety of formats: MP3, WAV, MP4, MPC, APE, MPGA, OMA, DSF, etc. It is difficult to find an audio recording extension that Aimp will not “eat”;
• compatible with Windows 10 and older versions, including XP and Vista;
• 32-bit audio processing, providing excellent quality;
• built-in Internet radio. In addition, the utility boasts a radio recording option;
• creating an automatic rating based on the frequency of user listening to a particular recording. Based on this rating, you can create your own top list of songs;
• the presence of not only a regular equalizer, but also ready-made sound settings (modes) for playing songs of a wide variety of genres (pop, rock, rap, etc.);
• various sound effects.

In addition, Aimp has a Russian version, a portable (does not require installation on a PC) version, a large number of covers and convenient search. This player will appeal to gamers: using hot keys, you can switch songs while playing on your computer without leaving it.

With all these advantages, it is also free.

The downside is that it is quite resource intensive. If the PC is too weak, most likely the player will malfunction. Also, the program is not suitable for users with a screen resolution less than 1024 x 768.

1. To install Aimp, do the following:
   Go to the official website of the program, from which it is recommended to download the installer. On the page, click on the link AIMP.RU.
2. Click on the link AIMP.RU to download the installer
   Run the downloaded installer. Select your interface language from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the Aimp interface language you need and click on “OK”
   Click “Next” to change the preliminary settings before installing Aimp
4. Check the box next to “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click “Next”.
   Check the box indicating that you accept the terms of the agreement and click on “Next” to continue installing Aimp
5. Now you need to decide on the folder in which the program files will be. You can leave an automatically defined folder. We make a choice between the portable and regular version. Click on “Next” again.
   Select the folder to install Aimp and the program version
6. Uncheck the boxes about downloading additional software from Yandex. Click “Next”.
   Uncheck additional programs that are proposed to be installed and click on “Next”
7. If you wish, you can create a shortcut on the “Desktop” and enable some other options, for example, associating all music files on your PC with Aimp. Now click on “Install” and wait for the installation to complete.
   Check the boxes next to the items you need, for example, to create Aimp shortcuts, and click on “Install”

Video: how to download and install Aimp

Aero Glass MP3 Player: only for two recording formats

Based on the name of the player, the user can conclude that it is somehow connected with the transparent design of Windows Aero Glass windows. This is true, but only for Windows 7, and not for Windows 10. This player works in Windows 10, but with errors and without a transparency effect, so installing it on a PC with this OS is not recommended.

Foobar 2000: a great option for weak computers

This audio player will be a good option for owners of computers with modest technical characteristics, since its main advantage is its low resource consumption. It will consume less RAM and lightly load the central processor, but at the same time the fast operating speed will remain.

Its developer is a programmer named Peter Pawlowski, who formerly worked at Nullsoft.

Other advantages of this player include:

• clear and high-quality sound;
• the ability to quickly extract records from RAR and ZIP archives;
• changing hotkeys to switch songs;
• playback of most formats, including DVD Audio and Loss;
• free license;
• support for all versions of Windows, that is, not only “tens”;
• creating your own lists of tracks and more.

The functionality of the program is quite wide. The disadvantages include the extraordinary design of the window, made in a minimalist style. To install Foobar 2000:

1. Go to the official player resource. Click on the link located under Latest stable version.
   Click on the link under Latest stable version to download the latest version of the program
2. Run the file that was just downloaded. Click Next.
   Click Next to begin installing Foobar 2000
3. Now click on the I Agree button. This will mean that you accept the terms of the agreement.
   Click on I Agree to accept the terms of the Foobar 2000 agreement
4. In the next window, select a folder to store the player files. You can leave the folder defined automatically. Click Next again.
   Select the folder to install Foobar 2000 and click Next
5. Choose either the standard installation or the portable version. In the second option, program configuration data, including registry entries, will not be stored in system folders on the hard drive. Click on Next and then on Yes.
   Choose between standard and portable installation types Foobar 2000
6. Select the desired installation type from the drop-down menu, for example, Full. Now click on Install to install the player on your PC. Close the installation window and use the program.
   Select the full installation of Foobar 2000 from the drop-down menu and click on Install

Video: how to install Foobar 2000 and how to use it

JetAudio Basic: a feature-rich free player

This player was developed by the Korean company Cowon. It has quite a lot of advantages over its analogues. Among them are the following:

• can work on a timer;
• offers a lot of different covers and sound effects;
• creates playlists;
• supports subtitles, karaoke and multi-channel audio;
• Offers sound effects such as BBE, X-Bass, reverb and others;
• converts files of various audio formats;
• displays song ratings;
• burns CDs;
• capable of simultaneously playing two files (video with video or video with audio);
• plays video.

In addition, the player has a modern design and a logically constructed menu, which is a plus for beginners. The utility interface has been translated into many languages, including Russian. The program weight is only 33.4 MB.

The utility also has its disadvantages:

• takes up more space compared to other audio players;
• takes up a lot of system resources from the PC during operation;
• does not have as wide functionality as the paid version;
• does not support Cue Sheet (a text file that describes the sequence and duration of tracks on CDs).

You can install this player on your PC as follows:

1. Go to the official website of the player. There will be two versions: Basic and Plus. Since the latter is paid, we choose Basic. To the right of the item there is a green Download Now button. We just click on it.
   Click on the green Download Now button to download JetAudio Basic
2. On the new page, click on the same button.
3. Run the downloaded installer. You will be greeted with a Wizard installation window. Here we simply click on “Next”.
   Click on "Next" to begin installing JetAudio Basic
4. Place a round check mark next to “I accept the terms of the license agreement.” Left-click on “Next” again.
   Check “I accept the terms of the agreement” and click on “Next”
5. We select the folder for installing JetAudio Basic using the “Change” button or leave the one that was selected automatically.
   Select the folder for JetAudio Basic using the Change button or leave the default partition
6. Remove or leave the “Add shortcut to desktop” checkbox in the next window. Click on “Next”.
   Add a JetAudio Basic shortcut to the “Desktop” and click “Next”
7. Click on “Install” to start the installation process.
   To begin the installation process, click on “Install”
8. When the installation is completed successfully, click on “Finish” and start listening to music using this player.

Video: how to install JetAudio Basic and how to use it

XMplay: compact and omnivorous

XMplay is a compact, free audio and video player for most formats. At the same time, the application has a lot of functionality. The program was released back in 1998 by the developer Un4seen Developments.

The advantages of this application include:

• good, high-quality sound;
• a huge collection of covers, where everyone can choose something to suit their taste;
• support for a wide variety of audio track formats, including OGG, MP3, MP2, MP1, WMA, WAV, AIFF, CDA and others;
• instant launch of tracks through their context menu in Windows Explorer (a special item for this program appears in the list);
• playback of playlists that were created in other players in formats such as PLS, M3U, ASX, WAX and CUE;
• free license.

The downside of the program is that it is quite resource-intensive, especially if you load several plugins and skins.

If you decide to download XMplay, use the following short and simple instructions:

Windows Media Player: A classic OS app

This player is a standard Windows program (for all versions) from Microsoft, which is immediately installed on the PC along with the operating system. There is no need to download it separately. The player plays not only audio tracks, but also movies. Why do Windows clients prefer additional software rather than using this classic application? Let's consider its disadvantages and advantages.

Let's start with the positive points. For Windows Media Player they are as follows:

• he searches for new media files on his PC and adds them to his collection;
• converts files and writes information to disks;
• has a fairly modern design;
• offers a choice of many online stores for downloading files;
• Increases the sound volume for “quiet” files.

The disadvantages include the following:

• many users note that it works slowly;
• has a large window size;
• does not support podcasts;
• Converts only formats such as MP3, WAV and WMA.

Since this program comes bundled with a clean installation of Windows 10, it cannot be installed separately. To start using this utility, search for it on your PC using Windows Search. Click on the magnifying glass icon on the “Taskbar” and enter the corresponding query in the line.

STP: no frills player

A special feature of this mini-program for playback (System Tray Player) is that its menu is called up in the system tray. The player takes up minimal space in the PC memory and on its screen, as it has a small menu. In addition, the program consumes little RAM and does not load the processor. The developers are programmers Yuri Stous and Andrew Miller.

• good equalizer;
• setting up hot keys.

1. Let's switch to STP works directly in the system tray of the computer: its window does not take up much space on the screen

   Despite its modest size, in addition to the main functions, the utility has the following options:

   • the ability to open and edit ready-made playlists;
   • good equalizer;
   • setting up hot keys.

   The downside is that the program design is too simple. The gray window may not appeal to fans of modern applications with a thoughtful design.

   The advantage of this player is that it does not require installation like other players. You simply run the downloaded file and listen to the recordings using STP.

   1. Go to the official STP page.
   2. Click on the TELECHARGER link next to SYSTRAY_VERSION2.0.0.0 Executable.
      Click on Executable Telecharger to download the archive
   3. The archive will download. As in the case of XMplay, create a folder in the Program Files section and unpack the contents of the archive there.
      Extract the STP archive to the Program Files folder
   4. Open Windows Explorer, in particular the folder with the extracted files. Double click on STP.exe. A menu for this player will immediately appear in the system tray.
      After opening the STP.exe file in the system tray, the player menu will immediately appear

   MediaMonkey: a powerful player and organizer for media files

   The MediaMonkey utility is not only a media player, but also a functional organizer for audio and video recordings, which makes it easy to create organized collections. The player reads most formats. The program developer, Ventis Media, offers a choice of free and paid versions for download.

   
   MediaMonkey is a convenient and powerful organizer for organizing your audio folders

   Main features and advantages of the utility:

   • processes video using plugins;
   • makes it possible to install other add-ons through the official website;
   • writes an Audio CD with information about audio tracks (CD Text);
   • allows you to manage a huge music collection (more than 50 thousand tracks);
   • supports various Winamp plugins;
   • converts the most popular audio file formats, including MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV and many others;
   • offers "Auto-Dj" and "Group Mode" options;
   • supports synchronization with smartphones and MP3 players;
   • automatically downloads album covers if they are missing.

   The player has only two drawbacks: the reduced functionality of the free version and inadequate synchronization with the iPod.

   You can download and install the player on your Windows 10 PC as follows:

   1. We go to the official website of the player. Here you are invited to download one of the versions of the utility: paid or free. Scroll to the blue Download Now button. Click on it right away to download the free version.
      Click on the blue Download Now button to download the MediaMonkey installer
   2. Click on the Download Now button again, but this time it’s black. If you wish, you can install a trial version of the paid version.
   3. Launch the downloaded installer. Click on “Yes” to allow the application to make changes on your computer.
   4. Now select the language from the drop-down menu.
      Select your MediaMonkey language from the drop-down menu and click OK
   5. Click on “Next” in the welcome window.
   6. Place a check mark next to “I accept the terms of the agreement” and click on “Next”.
   7. In the next window, either leave the automatically defined folder, or set your own using the “Browse” button. Click on “Next” again.
      Set your folder or leave everything unchanged and click on “Next”
   8. Create a folder with the name of the program in the Start menu. If you want to change the folder, click on "Browse". You can leave the default settings. Click on “Next”.
   9. Now create a shortcut on the “Desktop” and enable skins. To do this, check the appropriate boxes. Click on “Next”.
      Install the MediaMonkey shortcut on your “Desktop” and enable skins (new skins) as desired
   10. Click on the “Install” button to start the installation itself.
   11. We wait for the process to complete, close the installation wizard window and launch the program using the shortcut on the “Desktop”.

   Video: how to install MediaMonkey

   Foobnix: integration with VK

   This player was originally developed by Foobnix Team for Linux OS, but over time it became cross-platform. Now it is suitable for Windows 10. Its main feature and advantage is working with audio recordings on the VKontakte social network. Other advantages and capabilities of the player:

   • support for the most common audio recording formats, as well as CUE, Lossless and FLAC;
   • inclusion of more than 5 thousand radio stations;
   • listening to music online;
   • setting up hot keys;
   • the ability to change the program interface and minimize it to tray;
   • low technical requirements for a PC;
   • consumption of only 30 MB of RAM;
   • creating your own playlists and libraries;
   • built-in song download manager;
   • converting some types of files.

   The only disadvantage we can highlight is the lack of ability to change the player's cover.

   To download and install the Foobnix player:

   1. Go to the official page. Scroll down and get to the Windows item. Click on the link that is located under this word. Your browser will download the desired archive.
      Click on the link under Windows to download the installer
   2. On the system disk in the Program Files folder, create the Foobnix folder.
      Create a Foobnix folder on your system drive
   3. We launch the archive and extract its contents into the newly created folder on drive C.
      Extract the Foobnix archive files to a folder on your system drive
   4. Open the Foobnix folder in Windows Explorer and run the foobnix.exe file.
      In the folder open the file foobnix.exe
   5. A player window will immediately appear on your screen.
      After launching the file, the Foobnix player window will immediately appear on the screen

   Choosing a music player for Windows 10 depends on what you want to use it for, as well as your specific wishes regarding its design. There are players that are not remarkable in appearance, but have very wide functionality and vice versa. All the utilities described are free, that is, they can be used freely without any payments or subscriptions.

Read in the review which free audio player for Android can be called the best. We've selected five free players that support major formats and have a nice interface.

Not every smartphone owner is satisfied with the pre-installed music player. Some people don’t like its interface, other people are not satisfied with the functionality, while others simply have time to get used to a specific application. Today we will look at third-party audio players that can be downloaded from Google Play for free.

What can almost every free audio player for Android do?

• Firstly, it is able to recognize not only , but also tracks in higher quality formats.
• Secondly, third-party players do a great job of working with playlists.
• Thirdly, they offer a variety of playback modes.

They may also contain an equalizer, which the owner of not the most expensive headphones cannot do without. But enough of the lyrics, it’s time to move on to looking at those free audio players that, in terms of their functionality, stand out from their competitors.

jetAudio HD Music Player

Requirements: Android 2.3.3 and higher

This music player, like many others, is only partially free. The fact is that the free version has only one widget, which is far from ideal. Also, the free version does not have a twenty-band equalizer. But what then is present in it?

Well, you can fully control the playback of tracks and see album covers. Do you want to move all the music tracks or play in a loop? All this is also available here. But the most important thing is that even the free version of the player is equipped with sound enhancement functions such as Crystalize, Bonjovi DPS and AM3D. Of course, all this will only work on smartphones with a full-fledged audio processor.

Still, the functionality of the free jetAudio HD Music Player can be called quite poor. But most of all the application surprises with its interface. It’s fitting to call him abstruse. Why all these unnecessary screens and menus, who will use it? Many menus are designed in a very gloomy style that only evokes melancholy. We can only be glad that at least the main screen is made in a decent manner. Overall, the program lacks support for themes that would add variety to its appearance.

Advantages:

• Availability of different sound effects;
• Sound enhancement is available on CPU devices;
• Playback speed adjustment;
• Smooth transition and volume equalization;
• Convenient control from the headset;
• Many supported formats.

Flaws:

• Reduced equalizer;
• Confusing interface;
• Bad widget.

Stellio Player

Requirements: Android 4.0 and above

An excellent free audio player for Android in Russian was created by the Belarusian studio Stellio Team. There is no option to purchase a paid version - absolutely all functionality is available to the user initially! The program supports many audio file formats and playlists. It also has a good 12-band equalizer. At the same time, 13 sound effects are available to the user: from compression to reverberation. You can also use crossfade here - a smooth flow of one composition into another.

If some other free audio players do not allow you to use a convenient widget, then Stellio Player is fine with this. There are five widgets here, the appearance of which can be customized. Information about the composition is displayed not only on the desktop, but also on the lock screen - it looks very nice. Another thing worth noting is the fact that the player is able to change the color of its interface to match the cover of the song being played. Well, as a bonus, a tag editor has been introduced into the music player.

Advantages:

• Implemented control from smart watches based on Android Wear;
• Good equalizer;
• There are numerous effects with their settings;
• Nice interface;
• Built-in tag editor;
• Album art can be uploaded manually;
• Good widgets;
• Supports most existing formats;
• There is a plugin for VKontakte (when downloading the application from the developers’ website).

Flaws:

• There is advertising;
• There may be problems with control using a headset.

BlackPlayer

Requirements: Android 4.0.3 and above

This audio player for Android was created for those who for some reason liked the interface of the Windows Phone operating system. The player also helps save battery power for owners of smartphones with an AMOLED screen, because everything here is done in black and white. The smooth animation of transition from one menu to another should also please the user.

A distinctive feature of the player is the display of the artist's biography. It is downloaded from Last.fm - most often the text is written in Russian. Otherwise, this is a typical music player for Android. A simple equalizer is built in here, and the widget is not the best - it will obviously still be improved. The player also has problems with FLAC files supplemented with a CUE playlist. However, it is quite possible that by the time you read our article, all these shortcomings have already been corrected. It should also be noted that advanced functionality is available only in the paid version of the application.

Advantages:

• Original black and white interface;
• Ability to read biographies of various performers;
• Music scrobbling available;
• Rich design settings;
• Good cover management system.

Flaws:

• Lots of bugs;
• Insufficient number of options for navigating through compositions;
• Not the largest number of supported formats;
• The equalizer turned out to be not the most advanced.

AIMP

Requirements: Android 4.0 and above

AIMP is well known to many owners of computers with the Windows operating system. This is what they use to play music. For some time now the program has been ported to Android. Here it is also free. At the same time, the interface of the mobile version is less sophisticated. However, the application’s functionality is less extensive than that of many competitors.

This audio player for Android supports music playback in a variety of formats - up to FLAC and OGG. The application also has a built-in relatively good equalizer with several presets. The user can adjust the playback speed. But much more important is the fact that it supports Internet radio and HTTP Live Streaming. Not every audio player for Android can boast of this. You can control playback not only from the main screen of the program - for this you can use a good widget or even a headset. Long audio files can be bookmarked - this is especially important for those who like to listen to audiobooks.

Advantages:

• Simple and intuitive interface;
• Built-in 10-band equalizer;
• Playback speed adjustment available;
• There is support for custom themes;
• Internet radio supported;
• Defines many different formats;
• Several widgets for the desktop;
• There is no advertising at all.

Flaws:

• In terms of functionality, it is inferior to some paid solutions;
• Sometimes it attaches the wrong covers to songs.

n7player

Requirements: Android 4.0 and above

This music player for Android devices stands out for its non-standard interface. The main application window displays something like a tag cloud. It consists of the names of the artists whose songs are contained on the device. As soon as you zoom in on a name, album covers for that artist immediately appear.

Unfortunately, the database being built by the program is somehow strange. There is no information in the interface about the principle by which the cover grid is built. In theory, albums should be sorted by the year of their release, but here the grid of covers is built seemingly randomly. We can only be glad that n7player has a button that brings the interface to the standard form for such applications. In this case, it becomes possible to sort music tracks by folders, genres and other parameters.

A distinctive feature of the music player is the display of the song lyrics directly on the main screen (it must be present in the song tags). Other features of the application include automatic volume normalization and bass enhancement. A ten-band equalizer is used to adjust the sound. But don’t think that absolutely all the program’s functions will be available to you! The developers saved some of them for the paid version.

I bring to your attention a small rating of the best audio players for Windows. Let me note right away that they are all worthy of praise. This is my subjective opinion and everyone has the right to think differently. All objections and disagreements can be left in the comments. I hope this article helps you find the best audio player for windows.

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7 best audio players

6. iTunes

Multifunctional “machine” from Apple. There is everything your heart desires. But it weighs a lot and is aimed at purchasing music via the Internet. Maybe that’s why it didn’t gain mass popularity in Russia at first, due to our universal love for freebies.

You can download iTunes for free from the official website www.apple.com

5. Foobar2000

Simple, nondescript interface, no frills. It weighs little, does not load the system (although in our computer age, loading the system with an audio player is problematic), everything is clear and simple. The sound is very good. Player reading flac, wav, ogg, mp3. Many people prefer it because of its simplicity.

Player website www.foobar2000.org

4. KMPlayer

Player from Korean manufacturers. Easy to use and settings. There is nothing superfluous. Or rather, it doesn’t have a lot of things that Aimp or Winamp have, but it has a big plus - excellent sound. At least, after getting to know him, I stopped using Winamp altogether.

You can download from the Russian-language developer site thekmplayer.ru or from here www.kmpmedia.net

2 and 3. Winamp & Aimp

Second and third places in my ranking are shared by Winamp and Aimp. Some people like one better, others the other. Their parameters are approximately the same; as they say, it’s a matter of taste. Excellent players for flac, mp3, wav, ogg and many others. In fact, there is nothing innovative in either one or the other. And at the moment they have a lot of analogues that simply cannot yet compete with these famous brands. This is a “classic of the genre” in its own way.But despite everything, Winamp and Aimp remain one of the best among audio players. For this 2nd and 3rd place.

You can download from their websites www.winamp.com and www.aimp.ru

1.JetAudio


It is he who gets the championship. Why? Well, because it has everything you need to listen to music: it supports all formats, allows you to use many audio effects in real time, convert audio to different formats, you can record and edit audio. It has karaoke, radio, an equalizer (of course) and much more, too many to list. That is, this is more than just a player with an equalizer. This is already a professional music player and it will be difficult for beginners to understand it at first, due to the many settings and all sorts of functions. Official website www.jetaudio.com

P.S. I would also like to note Steinberg MyMp3 pro. Despite the fact that work on its update has not been carried out for a long time (if I’m not mistaken since 2003), many continue to use it and consider it the best player for music. And I am among them. Why? Because it produces good sound. It was developed and released by craftsmen from Steinberg, a leader among programs for professional recording (Cubase, Nuendo, WaveLab). In short, it was designed for professionals.

Can't imagine your life without music? Especially for avid music lovers, below are the 10 best music players that can be installed on your computer or laptop. All these audio players are free, have a powerful equalizer, are easy to configure, do not load the system and have a lot of interesting features.

The question of which music player is better is not considered here. It's up to you to decide. This article lists popular music players for Windows, and choose which one to install yourself.

Winamp is the legendary free music player. Every user knows it, and it is probably installed on every second computer or laptop.

Winamp is a powerful processor that reads all formats and plays video. It became popular due to its high-quality sound, equalizer and freeness.

The main advantages of this audio player:

• support for all audio formats – mp3, flac, etc.;
• playback of video files;
• convenient search;
• the ability to create playlists and bookmarks;
• a huge number of skins (covers);
• access to 30,000 world radio stations;
• control from the browser (via its own toolbar);
• MP3 Surround support;
• synchronization function with Android;
• works on Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10;
• completely in Russian.

As for the shortcomings, judging by the words of users, the latest versions of this music player freeze, and the PC sometimes slows down. But usually this happens due to the installation of new skins and plugins that load the system.

Music player Aimp

Aimp is another free audio player in Russian. It has a pleasant interface, powerful functionality and is one of the most popular music players.

The main advantages of this audio player:

• 32-bit audio processing;
• support for all formats (mp3, flac, ac3, wav, wma, etc.);
• functional equalizer + ready-made modes for various genres (pop, rap, rock, etc.);
• setting up hot keys (you can switch music even while playing a game or working in a browser);
• convenient search;
• large selection of covers;
• There is a portable version (does not require installation).

Audio player Songbird

Another great free music player for Windows 7, 8, 10 and XP. It is a combination of the best advantages of the Firefox browser and the iTunes service. Essentially, Songbird Player is a music browser. After all, with its help you can listen not only to music that is saved on your laptop or PC, but also tracks from the Internet.

Main advantages of music audio player:

• support for any formats (mp3, flac, etc.);
• creation of “smart” playlists that are updated automatically (taking into account user-selected criteria);
• built-in web browser that allows you to listen to music on the Internet without downloading it, as well as create tabs and favorite bookmarks;
• works not only on Windows, but also on Linux and Mac;
• support for more than 25 languages, incl. Russian;
• creating a library, convenient sorting and quick search;
• dozens of cool covers;
• regular updates.

Also, the developers are constantly improving this music player, trying to make it more convenient. There are plans to add support for mobile devices, subscription to music sites and other useful features.

Aero Glass MP3 Player

This music player will definitely appeal to all Windows 7 connoisseurs. After all, this music player stands out for its incredibly beautiful “glass” design. It is also characterized by minimalism, and therefore will appeal to lovers of simplicity.

Key benefits of this free audio player:

• colorful visualization;
• ideal audio player for Windows 7;
• reads only mp3 and acc format;
• convenient equalizer;
• creating your favorite playlist;
• “Quick pause” option (move the cursor to the upper left corner, and after 1 second the music will stop).

In general, if you are tired of bulky media processors, then Aero Glass MP3 Player is what you need! It is not overloaded with functionality and reads only 2 popular formats; it is pleasant to look at and pleasant to listen to. What else is needed for happiness, right?

Also included in the list of the best music players for a computer is the Foobar 2000 audio player. It is designed in a minimalist style, works quickly, and is suitable for Windows XP, 7 and 8.

The main advantage of the audio player is its modest “appetite” for system resources. Therefore, if you have a weak PC or laptop and Winamp slows down the system, you can pay attention to this music player.

Other advantages of Foobar 2000:

• impeccably clear sound;
• support for popular audio formats;
• extract files from RAR and ZIP archives directly on the fly;
• creating playlists;
• setting up hot keys;
• DVD Audio and losses format support.

Yes, the design of this audio player is not pleasing, but in all other respects it is in perfect order.

JetAudio Basic is one of the best audio players. It weighs a lot (38 MB, versus 3 MB for Foobar 2000), but the functionality here is simply enormous.

Main advantages of this music player:

• powerful equalizer;
• displaying the rating of audio tracks;
• many sound effects;
• work on a timer;
• karaoke;
• audio file converter;
• support for multi-channel audio and subtitles;
• a large number of covers;
• easy management of your favorite playlists and albums;
• speed control.

In other words, JetAudio Basic is a real media combine. Such a music player will be an ideal option for avid music lovers who lack the capabilities of “light” programs. If you are not satisfied with the sound quality in other audio players, try this option.

XMplay player

Another great free music player for PC is XMplay. Reads all possible multimedia formats and supports a huge number of functions.

The main advantages of this music player:

• high quality playback;
• support for playlists created in other music players;
• a large number of covers (you can choose to suit every taste);
• quick launch of tracks through the context menu (a line is added to it to launch music through this audio player).

Its only drawback is its requirement for resources. Especially if you install various covers and plugins.

Music player Foobnix for VKontakte

Foobnix is ​​not that famous compared to other audio players, but it has some cool features:

• CUE support;
• converting audio files from one format to another;
• support for more than 5000 radio stations;

The latest feature of this music player will be very useful for modern users and will help you quickly find your favorite tracks heard from friends or on the radio.

Foobnix can also integrate with VKontakte, allowing you to listen to your favorite tracks (yours and your friends) through an audio player! That is why it is included in the top 10 best music players for Windows.

Windows Media Player

This is a standard music (and video) player that is installed on any Windows PC. Many users do not like it because of its large size, slow operation, etc. But all this applied to the early versions.

Today, Windows Media Player has undergone significant changes and has become much better. Now it is a powerful media processor for playing video and audio files.

It may still lose out to the above-mentioned music players, but if you don't listen to music often, then why install another player? The functionality of the standard Windows Media Player will be more than enough.

STP Music Player

A modest name and an equally simple music player, which, however, has its advantages:

• is not demanding on resources and works very quickly;
• does not distract (minimizes in the taskbar);
• supports setting hot keys;
• has a simple design.

Thus, STP is a good audio player that takes up minimal space and does not require many resources. True, the appearance leaves much to be desired.