Cowon iAudio 9 MP3 Player Review

If you want an alternative to the iPod Nano, then you need to check out the Cowon iAudio 9 MP3 Player with its clever touch controls.

[Piercingthesky]

I think this isn't an alternative for hardcore music lovers, it's a must. The sound features Cowon has in their devices are superior

[fourburnerbreakfast]

The English talk with amazing clarity, thank you =)

[geekanoids]

@frankenstein5 inline controls on some MP3 players solve this, but to interact with devices we either need to click the buttons, turn the wheel ;) or touch the screen. Maybe in the future we will have a genius type app that'll learn what we like and create playlists for us… hmmmm that sounds familiar. I know what you mean though, someone needs to come up with something new on the control front.

[whitfis]

I never heard of Cowon in Australia until I stumbled along them the other day. My iaudio 9 is on the way as we speak!

[geekanoids]

@Shirow66 Sound quality certainly is top notch.

[conca]

Guys..! I just bought this mp4 one week ago and im happy i bought The sound quality is AMAZING but it is recomendable to buy new in ear earphones.

The touch is sensitive as the Ipod Touch screen. (Multitouch)

This is very ver light! And small. Just buy it..! It sooo In terms of Sound Quality thi thing is MUCH Better than nano... ( i did a comparation)

[frankenstein]

@davomrmac a simple control on the headphones cable would do the trick in my case..I don't really need much, next & previous track would do the job just fine but then there is a problem of compatibility...anyway, i9 is sitting on my desk in front of me so the manufacturers have another 6-8 years to come up with something. I don't plan on getting a new until any time before that

[geekanoids]

@m4tttc Do iAudio not sell much in the US?

[Schwang]

You can drag & drop files onto the unit? Sold. I detest few things as much as iTunes or any other bloatware that stands between you and simply putting your music on.

[hunterhearts]

i really like the white one! have you seen the white one? its really beautiful! got a new one from ebay! i gonna keep it.

[Gabester]

My Klipsch ear buds are not working with the iAudio 9. the klipsch earbuds are 3.5mm. I noticed that the ear buds that have two rings around the metal part do work with it but the ones with three rings dont, should that be an issue? Do u know?

[davidharrison]

Hi.
Thanks for the review.
I've got a Cowan, I don't know what model as It doesn't state it on the unit & I've gad it for AT LEAST 7 years, a few day's ago the touch screen 'blacked out' so I'm now looking for a new one.
Can you...
1: increase the memory with an an external memory card?
2: Get a protective cover for it & still use the controls?
3: Is there a version that plays DAB radio?
4: How many ways are there to upload music onto this & what are they?
Thanks
David.

[frankenstein]

looks like a great player, I am just thinking about the inconvenience of navigating the player by using a touchscreen. the picture of taking it out of my pocket like million times a day is an ordeal for me. any comments on this??

[Zillawill]

@Gabester64 Dunno if it'll help, but all the earphones I've owned had 2 rings, my charger for my iPod Shuffle however as 3 rings (it uses the headphone jack for charging)

[PreacherAtArrakeen]

Hi,
I am looking for a great-sounding mp3 player, without all the bells and whistles of the iPod (I read their sound isn't that great either). Came across this brand, but I've read that Cowons don't play well with Macs. I am running OS 10.6.8 on a C2D iMac. Will I have to jump through lots of hoops to get the mp3s into the Cowon? Are some Cowon models more suitable for Macs?

Thanks, and cheers,

PoA

[victorbalbin]

I have one and it's a very nice device. But I'm trying to get JetAudio or other to convert video files to readable ones. I'm having troubles when introducing serial number, and would appreciate any advice to download Cowon's software.

[iloveyouaya]

hi sir im from US and looking forward to buy a mp3 player.
i am chooosing between sony walkman, snsa clip, cowon iaudio9, ipod, samsung galaxy
which one you think will be best?
currently i am using ipod classic 5.5 with rockbox.

[Casketshaker]

So If accidentally the headphones slip off from the jack the music comes instantly from the speaker? Can it be turned off so the music doesn't pop right out from the speaker?

[dasupasin]

I want to try out the Archos 32, is this better then it?

[danielnewhouse]

In the end, they don't sell it anymore!