Vitor Valeri
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Cowon Plenue D Vs Sony Walkman A35 - First Impressions
Interface
In terms of interface I will have to agree that Sony's is more fluid, but Cowon Plenue D seemed more practical to me, it does not go around to get where you want (with a few clicks you get to the song or config. adjust).
Physical aspects
The Plenue D is lighter and smaller than the A35, but I found the A35 more anatomical to pick up.
In terms of screen quality, Sony is wildly better as you can see in the photo.
Sound
What I was able to perceive with my headphones and my perception was this:
As you already know, the amplification of the A35 is weaker compared to the Plenue D. The Plenue D was 25% of the total volume and for the A35 to achieve a similar sound I had to reach 42% of the total volume to be able to match both.
Another thing easy to understand, the Plenue D has a fuller sound, has more sound stage and I have better separation of the instruments accordingly.
As I listened I noticed a peculiar characteristic in the Sony player that my friend had already commented on in other models of the brand. Such a velvety, round sound. It seemed to me that depending on the music there is an artificial processing done by the player so that the sound does not get aggressive, for example when we have extreme highs that sometimes turn out to be strident, a little aggressive, the A35 seems to cut that part.
I managed to think as follows, Plenue D delivers the raw, real sound with more attack and more spatiality. While the A35 delivers a sound though slimmer, artificial, yummy to hear, not fatiguing.
Both players have similar definitions, although these differences are mentioned above.
More photos:
Video:
Earphone used in the comparison: CIEM JH5 PRO
Configuration used: No equalization in Sony NW-A35; without equalization in Cowon Plenue D.
Interface
In terms of interface I will have to agree that Sony's is more fluid, but Cowon Plenue D seemed more practical to me, it does not go around to get where you want (with a few clicks you get to the song or config. adjust).
Physical aspects
The Plenue D is lighter and smaller than the A35, but I found the A35 more anatomical to pick up.
In terms of screen quality, Sony is wildly better as you can see in the photo.
Sound
What I was able to perceive with my headphones and my perception was this:
As you already know, the amplification of the A35 is weaker compared to the Plenue D. The Plenue D was 25% of the total volume and for the A35 to achieve a similar sound I had to reach 42% of the total volume to be able to match both.
Another thing easy to understand, the Plenue D has a fuller sound, has more sound stage and I have better separation of the instruments accordingly.
As I listened I noticed a peculiar characteristic in the Sony player that my friend had already commented on in other models of the brand. Such a velvety, round sound. It seemed to me that depending on the music there is an artificial processing done by the player so that the sound does not get aggressive, for example when we have extreme highs that sometimes turn out to be strident, a little aggressive, the A35 seems to cut that part.
I managed to think as follows, Plenue D delivers the raw, real sound with more attack and more spatiality. While the A35 delivers a sound though slimmer, artificial, yummy to hear, not fatiguing.
Both players have similar definitions, although these differences are mentioned above.
More photos:
Video:
Earphone used in the comparison: CIEM JH5 PRO
Configuration used: No equalization in Sony NW-A35; without equalization in Cowon Plenue D.
