Windows 8 truly is an exceptional operating system. Few would disagree that the new version of Windows is anything less than a great improvement over previous versions. That said, the music and media player that is standardized with the OS is less than appealing. Don’t worry though. If you love to listen to music on your computer, there are other options available. The following are among the best music players for Windows 8.

VLC Media Player can be considered the one music and video player than any and every computer should have. This media player can handle any and all formats. This player is very easy to operate and is not weighed down with unnecessary bells and whistles. Once you start using the VLC player, you probably will not go back to using the Windows player.

Now, some might be willing to download the Media Player Classic. For those who have been using Windows computers for a great many years, there might be a bit of quaint nostalgia for the old media player system. For those who love the look of the old media player, the Media Player Classic can deliver the classic look and style while also offering modernized features that brings the old style into the modern day.

KMPlayer is growing immensely in popularity as well. The fact that it can play a large number of different formats and offers a very simple and an easy to use interface certainly contributes to its growing fan base. Those looking to try out a simple media player that offers great performance should definitely give this one a try. The player also changes color with each new track, which is a nice touch.

For those looking for something somewhat advanced and packed with features, the Zoom Player might fit the bill perfectly. This media player might even be called two media players. There is a very simple and easy to use one and then there is a means available to switch over to the advanced, more feature packed version. Those who are tech savvy will be thrilled to learn that you can add a ton of custom features if you so desire. If you just want to enjoy the great quality of the simpler version, you can do that as well. A graphic equalizer and a play list editor are two of the great features associated with this player…for starters.

iTunes 64 Bit might be deemed a traditional media player and the reason its use is a tradition among so many computer users is it works perfectly fine. The new version of the media player has been redesigned so it is much easier to use. There are also expanded features to the device. In addition to being able to play music and video, the player allows you to directly download music right from the iTunes store.

There are scores of other players to choose from. The best music players for Windows 8 all share certain traits, they are easy to use and offer great sound and increased features. Combinations such as these definitely make them worth investing the time to download.