You may listen to MP3 audio files through your PC or a dedicated MP3 listening device. Consult our list of software and hardware MP3 music players for more info.
Here are some recommendations for optimizing audio performance:
Sound Card
Use a quality sound card. Check the specs of your current card and consider upgrading. A quality sound card, capable of true "CD-quality" sound, is relatively inexpensive these days.
Home Stereo
PC speakers are no match for a good home stereo system. If you're serious about your music, connect that computer to your home stereo. Not only will you experience excellent sound quality, but enhance your stereo's functionality with jukebox software and storage capacity beyond that pricey 100-disc CD changer.
Hard Drive
Speaking of jukeboxes, purchase a large hard-drive and fill it with hundreds of hours of your music.