[cipsaz]

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.

 

[tds101]

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

 

[cipsaz]

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

 

[tds101]

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

 

[amp2xpand]

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.