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For music enthusiasts looking for a free and open-source music streaming solution, Headset is a desktop music player that leverages the vast libraries of YouTube and Reddit to provide an extensive music listening experience. Headset is designed for individuals who want to access a wide range of music without subscribing to paid music services. It stands out by offering a simple and intuitive interface to search, play, and manage music from YouTube and Reddit.

Key Features

Headset boasts a variety of features, including cross-platform compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux, allowing users to enjoy their music across different operating systems. It offers both dark and light themes, with plans for custom themes in the future. The application integrates with Last.fm for scrobbling songs and provides secure data transmission via SSL. Additionally, Headset is partially open-source, ensuring a level of transparency and community involvement in its development.

Music Discovery and Playback

Users can search for music on YouTube or tune into Reddit Radio, which aggregates music from various subreddits based on user preferences. The Reddit Radio feature allows for the discovery of new music, with the ability to shuffle through tracks or select specific playlists. Headset also enables users to create collections of their favorite tracks, follow YouTube playlists and channels, and maintain a 'listen later' list.

Accessibility and Syncing

Headset allows users to log in and sync their music preferences across multiple computers, ensuring a seamless listening experience. The application is available for free, with an optional Pro version ($2/month or $24/year) that offers uninterrupted skips, unlimited likes and collections, and premium support.

System Requirements and Limitations

While Headset offers a robust music streaming service, it is worth noting that the application requires a visible window due to YouTube's policies against hiding or background playback of videos. The default setting plays videos at the lowest resolution to conserve bandwidth, without affecting audio quality.