To make watching movies or listening to music on your computer really comfortable, you need to download a really high-quality player. Below is a selection of really cool players for Windows that you should definitely try.

08/21/2018 , Anton Maksimov

SMPlayer- free player based on MPlayer with built-in codecs, which allows you to view any video format and play music. It has support for playing videos from YouTube, loading subtitles from public sources, supports covers and is fully Russified.

06/15/2018 , Marcel Ilyasov

There are a great many audio, video and media players in the world, which largely repeat the functionality of each other and often differ only in design. But still, there are products that have their own "zest", thanks to which this or that player wins the audience. AVS media player- one of the players that has its own characteristics, it is a very good media player with a large number of settings and wide possibilities. It allows you to view a huge number of video formats (avi, wmv, mpeg, Video CD, dvd, 3gp and many others), audio (mp3, flac, aif, cda), images (jpeg, png, pcx, psd).

Can't imagine your life without music? Especially for avid music lovers, below are the top 10 music players that you can install on your computer or laptop. All these audio players are free, have a powerful equalizer, are easy to set up, 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.

Winamp is the legendary free music player. Any 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 videos. Became popular due to high-quality sound, equalizer and free.

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 (through its own toolbar);
• support MP3 Surround;
• synchronization function with Android;
• works on Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10;
• completely in Russian.

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

Aimp music player

Aimp is another free audio player in Russian. It has a nice 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 hotkeys (you can switch music even while playing a game or working in a browser);
• convenient search;
• a large selection of covers;
• there is a portable version (does not require installation).

Songbird audio player

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

The main advantages of the music audio player:

• support for any formats (mp3, flac, etc.);
• creation of "smart" playlists that are updated in automatic mode(taking into account the criteria selected by the user);
• 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;
• library creation, convenient sorting and quick search;
• dozens of cool covers;
• regular updates.

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

Aero Glass MP3 Player

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

The main advantages of this free audio player:

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

In general, if you are tired of bulky media combines, 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 do you need to be happy, right?

Also on the list best players Music for PC includes the audio player Foobar 2000. It is designed in a minimalist style, works fast, and is suitable for Windows XP, 7 and 8.

The main advantage of the audio player is a 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 Pros of Foobar 2000:

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

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

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

The main advantages of this music player:

• powerful equalizer;
• displaying the rating of audio tracks;
• many sound effects;
• timer work;
• 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.

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 for every taste);
• quick track launch context menu(a line is added to it to start music through this audio player).

Its only disadvantage is the demand for resources. Especially if you install various skins and plugins.

Music player Foobnix for VKontakte

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

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

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

Also, Foobnix can 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 PC under Windows control. Many users do not like it for its large size, slow operation, etc. But all this was related to 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.

Perhaps it still loses to the above music players, but if you listen to music infrequently, then why install another player? Functionality standard Windows Media Player will be more than enough.

STP music player

A modest name and the same simple music player, which, nevertheless, has its advantages:

• not demanding on resources and works very fast;
• does not distract (collapses in the taskbar);
• supports customization of hotkeys;
• 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.

The official music player for Android from Google integrated with cloud service Google Play Music and provides access to an extensive database of music tracks directly from mobile phone. For authorization, you will only need to indicate your Google account, and enter data from bank card. The system automatically renews access to the service.

Key features:

• Huge base of tracks of any genre, taste, country.
• Built-in storage for each user (up to 50,000 songs can be stored).
• Create your own radio stations with selected songs.
• Complete lack of advertising.
• Buying additional music tracks, posting links on social networks.
• Smart recommendation system based on your interests.

The functionality is similar to Google, but the list of possible songs in the Russian segment is much larger. You can use the program in any country. Authorization also requires account in Yandex.

Cost: the first month of use is free, then - 199 rubles.

Key features:

• Daily update of the collection of music files.
• Smart algorithm for similar songs based on your interests.
• Creation of individual playlists for playback.
• Separation of songs by genre, year of release, albums.
• Synchronization of the program and the online site under the account.

AIMP

This program was originally created only for computers on Windows platform, but a few years ago it was also integrated for Android devices. Even in mobile version only part of the desktop functionality has been transferred, many users believe that this is the best music player for Android for a modern smartphone.

Main functions:

• Built-in 8-band equalizer with a huge list of settings.
• Support for a large number of music file formats.
• Quickly add music from SD card.
• Cover reading and output when playing music.
• Playlist management with a headset.
• Delete, search and sort files from the program window.

If you need a quality music player, Android users recommend AIMP! Several dozen modes in the equalizer, visualization, support for subtitles, the ability to view history and much more.

Free audio player for android. For a couple of years of its existence Phonograph Music Player managed to acquire a large audience of fans largely due to the colorful interface and rich functionality. The only negative is the lack of Russification.

Key features:

• Support a large number music file formats.
• Automatic loading of information about each author of the song.
• Editing meta-data of files (name, year of release, author, additional fields).
• Interface customization, support for multiple types of themes.
• Built-in desktop widget for Android.
• Cost: distributed free of charge.

Many music lovers prefer the good old radio, which is wonderfully caught on a smartphone, to sophisticated players. It remains only to install the most convenient Application for listening to the radio and go on the waves of your favorite tunes.

This powerful MP3 player with huge amount features is available for any version of the Android OS. It does not require a lot of memory, while it supports a large number of formats, allows you to adjust the equalizer and frequencies, and makes it possible to play system files.

Key features:

• Equalizer with 10 bands (tone, sound control).
• Constant updating of supported formats.
• Beautiful visualization when playing songs.
• Selection and installation of skins.
• Several configurations for installing desktop widgets.
• Cost: The first 2 weeks are free. Next, you need to switch to a paid version (from 79 rubles).

Not just a player for Android, but also useful application to search for music files using text. This makes the app a contender for the title of "Best Music Player for Android 2017". The user can enter a couple of phrases from the song and get access to the track (also, when listening to any songs, the lyrics of the song are displayed). The search can be carried out both within the Musixmatch database and on third-party services, such as YouTube.

Key features:

• Support for a large number of formats.
• Listening to music with synchronization and display of lyrics.
• Copying the full lyrics of the song and sending to social networks.
• Internal search for music files by entering lyrics from songs.
• Create your own playlists.
• An impressive set of application settings on an Android device.
• Cost: distributed free of charge.

Did you know that with the help of a smartphone you can compose and play music yourself? For this, there are enough special applications- musical instruments for Android. With their help, you can master the guitar, piano, drums, strings and more.

Judging by the reviews in the Android app store, many users believe that Shuttle is the best music player for Android, not only in terms of design, but also functionality. The main feature of Shuttle is an easy and at the same time very convenient control interface that adapts to all diagonals of smartphones.

Key features:

• Built-in 6-channel equalizer.
• Support and customization of widgets for the smartphone desktop.
• Integration with Last.fm service.
• Customization of themes, download third party themes both paid and free.
• View lyrics through the built-in interface.
• Stream music to TV (supported in the paid version).
• Cost: Both paid and free versions are available on Google Play. To use some features, you need to upgrade to the Pro version (from 85 rubles).

A modern music player for Android, available for smartphone owners in free version. Convenient navigation system, beautifully designed menu, built-in equalizer with a huge list of features, sleep mode, widgets, changing themes, editing music file tags, and much more.

Key features:

• Minimalistic and user-friendly interface.
• Support for a large number of song formats.
• Editing the tags of each track (artist name, release year, genre, etc.).
• Flexible customizable interface, support for widgets, changing and loading skins.
• Animation support.
• Cost: distributed free of charge

Another decent MP3 player for Android. The advanced part of the functionality is available only after payment, however, the trial version will be enough to enjoy the main features of the program. An interesting and very user-friendly interface, similar to the standard iPhone player from Apple. In addition to music files, it can play videos.

Key features:

• Setting up skins for the user's phone (about 20 options are available).
• Ability to search and play music by keywords.
• Structuring and sorting tracks by genre, user tastes, keywords.
• Change the attributes and tags of each track.
• Smart system for searching and recommending similar songs based on interests.
• Built-in equalizer with a large list of functions and settings.
• Headset support for any smartphones.
• Cost: free for the first 20 days, then - from 199 rubles.

The JetAudio music player, familiar to many from the computer version, is also available for download on Android smartphones. Convenient interface, support for the Russian language, the ability to change appearance and a choice of skins. Like any other modern player, it supports sorting by genre, keywords, authors. There are many settings in the equalizer, and the navigation system is similar to virtual remote control DJ, where you can scroll through tabs, change cursors and sliders.

Key features:

• Huge list of supported formats.
• Change skins, download additional themes from the Internet.
• Built-in equalizer with 32 presets and 20 bands.
• Automatic loading of lyrics on playback.
• Integration with Last.fm service.
• The ability to search for clips to the song in the YouTube service.
• Repeat a specific segment (A-B, the user himself selects any segment in the song).
• Switch to the next track by shaking the phone.
• Headset support.
• Sleep timer setting (up to 24 hours).
• Cost: distributed free of charge. Some features are available only in the paid version (price from 199 rubles).

We hope this review will bring you many pleasant hours of listening to your favorite songs on a convenient and modern music player. We wish you beautiful melodies and long battery life!

By the way, if you are going to use your smartphone to listen to music frequently, prepare yourself for the possible problem of audio dropouts. You can do this using our instructions in the article.

multimedia player XBMC turn your computer into a full-fledged home theater. The XBMC player makes it possible to watch TV, DVD and Blu-ray video, listen to music, view digital photos, play streaming video from the Internet. The program has an excellent design with support for skins and convenient user interface, translated into Russian and Ukrainian (more than 30 languages ​​in total), has a wide range of functionality, is a cross-platform application (runs under Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and XBOX) with an open source code(GPL) - the program is free. XBMC supports remote control, connection of additional plug-ins, reflects detailed information for audio / video libraries, can capture television broadcasts for recording, contains a built-in web server.

Beautiful turntable

XBMC is a very nice player. Works in full screen mode(by default, you can change it to a window one), the design is worked out very professionally and with high quality. The player supports playback of almost all popular video and audio formats from laser CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs, files and images from hard drive, perfectly copes with playing streaming video from the Internet. The program can automatically create an individual library with cover images, descriptions and fan art. Also in XBMC there is a weather forecast for your city, audio visualization, a slide show, a playlist and an RSS reader that reflects last news scrolling line at the bottom of the screen.

Format Support

• Graphics JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG, ICO, GIF, TIFF, TIF, TGA, PCX, CBZ, CBR
• Audio: M4A, FLAC, AAC, STRM, RM, MPA, WAV, WMA, Ogg, MP3, MP2, MOD, AMF, 669, DMF, DSM, FAR, GDM, IMF, IT, M15, MED, OKT, S3M, STM, SFX, ULT, UNI, XM, SID, AC3, DTS, AIF, APE, MAC, MPC, MP, MPP, SHN, WV
• Video: NSV, TS, TY, STRM, RM, RMVB, IFO, MOV, QT, DivX, Xvid, BivX, VOB, PVA, WMV, ASF, ASX, OGM, M2V, AVI, DAT, MPG, MPEG, MP4, MKV, AVC, VP3, SVQ3, NUV, VIV, DV, FLI, 001, FLC
• Playlist: M3U, WPL, PLS
• Images: IMG, ISO, BIN, CUE, NRG

multimedia player XBMC allows you to manage your music, movies and images from the comfort of your couch. Working with the program is easy and simple, watching movies is a pleasure. The player works without "glitches", quickly and reliably.