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Cowon's aren't for me, though..

post #1 of 5
10/8/10 at 8:02pm
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I own a Sony NWZ-A816 for some time and was looking for some new choices since 4GB doesn't cut anymore. So since I listen flac's exclusively, I narrowed my choices between iAudio 9 and new Sansa Fuze+. Bought the Cowon anyways, and it's a disappointment.

 

pros and cons:

 

+ Better equalizer
+ Better battery life
-  UI is annoying as HELL (maybe you need to get used to it)
-  Cheap build quality

-  Bass distortion at high volume

-  Poor soundstage

 

To be honest, I like the SQ better on my old Sony. Had to return the Cowon. Sure it's a good product, but isn't for me.

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post #2 of 5
10/8/10 at 8:17pm

Edited and apology issued, so I hope all is well!!!


Edited by nywytboy68 - 10/8/10 at 11:38pm
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post #3 of 5
10/8/10 at 8:25pm
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Well, you got it all wrong. I just wrote my impressions of Cowon and never stated that it sucks or anything like that.

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post #4 of 5
10/8/10 at 11:37pm


Well, I apologize then, as we sometimes get these types of threads - and they turn into flame wars. Sorry if I jumped the gun,.............. I guess you just meant to do comparison of the like/dislikes of the Sony/Cowon you've had experience with.

 

I'm actually a fan of both - but Sony keeps letting us down w/not releasing higher capacity dap's outside of Japan. And Cowon let me down w/the design and build quality of the S9 (I had to sell it, it was such an issue for me). I didn't get the i9 since it has the capacitive touch controls - my Samsung Q2 was that way, and it was horrid IMO. SQ was da bomb, but a horror to navigate.

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Originally Posted by cipsaz View Post

Well, you got it all wrong. I just wrote my impressions of Cowon and never stated that it sucks or anything like that.

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post #5 of 5
10/9/10 at 2:18am

Did you find the sony to be "warmer" sounding than the cowon? I heard that cowon is known for their cold/analytical sound signature. I read this when I was thinking about buying the Cowon D2. 

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