Cowon iAudio S9 Review

I purchased the S9 with Shure SE530s, and the combination is quite simply exceptional. My priority with an MP3 player is sound quality, and the S9 is simply better than the ubiqitous iPod. Add in the BBE2 and other bewildering sound options and the iPod begins to look distinctly thin on features.



The user interface in the S9 isn't as slick as the iPod's, but then I suspect the priority has been sound quality.



Battery life is excellent, and you can manage your music using standard USB mass storage rather than just MTP.



A definite recommendation for the S9.