Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 For a long time I've been using VLC (and a few others), but I'm not entirely satisfied with it. Which app do you use, and what are its pros and cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I used to use Samsung Music. It was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 VLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 POWERAMP definitely http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27373-looking-for-android-music-player/ Jurassic Shark and Holko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,532 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Poweramp seconded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thirded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I used Poweramp for a while, but eventually switched to VLC, although I don't like the look of the interface - the construction cone thing looks like poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 The cone icon is what it is. I think it's ugly, but VLC is all about functionality, not looks. Arpy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I just wish there was a way to customize the theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I just use iheartradio and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,695 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Horner's Dynamic Range said: The cone icon is what it is. I think it's ugly, but VLC is all about functionality, not looks. This. VLC may look a bit ugly but it will handle just about anything you throw at it. PowerDVD is the opposite - it looks very funky but last time I tried it was unstable as hell. There's a middle ground where a program can be simple but well designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 I use Paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Notepad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 I just read the binary code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 You tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 I've installed the trial version of Poweramp, then we'll see how that goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,360 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Pulsar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I now use QMusic in order to stream music from my home NAS server to my phone. As long as I'm on Wi-Fi, goodbye streaming YouTube or trying to limit myself to 250 gigs on my Classic. And it doesn't matter that FLAC and mp3 are in the same folder if you sort by filename. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Spotify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 14 hours ago, woj said: I now use QMusic in order to stream music from my home NAS server to my phone. Oooh that sounds interesting, I'm gonna check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Jay said: Oooh that sounds interesting, I'm gonna check that out. I can share specs of what I bought. It's been expensive so far, but I am future proofing and building a cloud server for me and my family. Next step is upgrading from 802.11an to 802.11ax hardware with cat8 cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I meant the app, I have a NAS (well, a full server) in the house, I just never stream anything on it to my phone, but have always wanted to look into it. I use Plex for video, but its not the best for audio and wanted a different solution for my music library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,091 Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 I just put a CD in my CD-player and press play. Works wonderfully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 This one: Pro: supposedly it's one of the best Cons: loads of settings and customisation options can be overwhelming Faleel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,360 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 What a coincidence, I just tried that one! 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 It's great! Once you understand the basics of all the settings you're sorted. Best of all it still works on my Blackberry 10 OS phones which I now use exclusively for media. My 1st gen Z10 with it's Wolfson DAC has incredible sound quality through decent headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt99 0 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I am using One Plus 7 and my choice is spotify app and if i using an iPhone then my choice is Apple music iTunes and spotify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Poweramp and Primephonic for classical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,641 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Google Play Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 6:51 AM, Not Mr. Big said: Google Play Music Isn't Google shutting it down, to be replaced by YouTube Music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 It's already gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,360 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Checking out Poweramp. Pretty freaky how it was able to divine accurate cover art from year, artist and title abbreviations ("HP(III)atPoA") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 It's extremely freaky when it pulls accurate cover art from files that you, I don't know, add the correct cover art to in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartMelissaBenoist 36 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Musicolet has been the one for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,402 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, schultz.kevin1972 said: Musicolet has been the one for me. I just tried it. Briefly. Pro: It did scan my library stupid fast. Con: It's not great at my two central needs. 1) I need to be able to go into Genre (Rock, Soundtrack, Star Wars) and then Album and 2) I need to be able to do it while driving. OTOH, I'm always looking for a better player. I'm really looking for a local player that can understand "Play album Star Trek The Motion Picture" and be able to figure out that I want to play "ST am1b Star Trek: The Motion Picture (LLL)". And not try to go to a cloud player when I do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartMelissaBenoist 36 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Yes, the big thing I am disappointed in with Musicolet is no "while driving" setting or option. Granted, I usually just use Android Auto but it would be nice to have the option. As for (I'm assuming you mean) voice control, you got me there. No clue, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,402 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Poweramp is still the winner for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Still happy with Foobar2000! I don't think any other player can play so "natively" a FLAC. Change my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, Bespin said: I don't think any other player can play so "natively" a FLAC. What Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,360 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 "Mesa playing FLAC big time!" - Foobar2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,402 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 34 minutes ago, Bespin said: Still happy with Foobar2000! I don't think any other player can play so "natively" a FLAC. Change my mind! The person that pointed me to Poweramp used it because he played big lossless files. How customizable is the Foobar app? I know the desktop app was so customizable it was almost paralyzing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Poweramp has no issues playing Flac or mp3 stored locally on a phone. PlexAmp has no issues playing flac or mp3 from your home server. Any other software selections are unnecessary. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tallguy said: How customizable is the Foobar app? I know the desktop app was so customizable it was almost paralyzing. I think it have all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,374 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I agree with Wojo Positivatee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Holy shoot, that can downshift stereo to mono?? Poweramp and PlexAmp can't do that. I listen at work with one ear piece in my ear, while the other ear listens for customers. I might need to use the Quebecois option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jay said: I agree with Wojo Positivatee ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,360 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 @Positivatee Poweramp can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Just now, Disco Stu said: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I remember that in my father's things I found a mono earphone many many years ago. That's so 80's. I rewatched Poltergeist yesterday, and the older daughter listen to radio with one of these things. That's horrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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