Vox for Mac review
As an iTunes alternative, Vox provides you with slightly finer control over your music play back experience.
Pros
Broad file compatibility: Vox for Mac plays more file formats than iTunes, including FLACs, which create a smaller file without compressing any of the audio data for a loss in quality.
Good startup: Vox has an excellent startup process, where it walks you through a few features of the app, while also prompting you about how you want to use it. For instance, you can choose to have Vox play only files that aren't supported by iTunes, or you can choose to have it play all file types instead.
Equalizer controls: This is a feature that many music lovers will really enjoy. Vox allows you to access a graphic equalizer panel where you can fine-tune the sound quality that you're getting from the player. This becomes especially important for people who use external, high-quality speakers and want to get the best quality sound. Vox's equalizer is easy to fine-tune and control, and comes with a lot of useful presets.
Cons
Slightly confusing interface: The Vox interface is a little confusing beyond the basic play controls. The buttons aren't labeled, and it is not immediately clear what does what. It just takes a little fumbling around to get used to.
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a better music player, or for one that plays other file types beyond what iTunes can handle, Vox is a great choice. It works well and gives you the fine-tuned control over playback that iTunes lacks.
