As
Winamp is associated with
AOL,
Sonique is associated with the
Lycos Networks. It has an incredibly sleek
interface (although it does take some getting used to) and excellent
MP3 playback. In the metrics that matter to MP3 players, the CPU consumption is massive compared to
Winamp's relatively spartan usage. I prefer it over Winamp for general quality, as I generally have the
CPU to spare. Sonique's
WMA engine does not seem to be advanced as Winamp's or
WMP's. The audio control is more advanced and Sonique definately has greater
EQ control than Winamp. An impressive feature is the ability to play in three different sizes of
window, but it is generally less Windows-y than Winamp, for better or for worse (no system-try minimization, no other cute little
Windows integrations).
There seems to be a larger array of
plug-ins and
skins for Winamp than Sonique, as it is by far the more popular player. Sonique is only available for the Windows platform.
Directly from the credits, here is who deserves praise for sonique:
Programming:
Design:
Additional Help: