Writing this review in haste(would've liked to give it some time, but as the saying goes - Time 'n' Tide waits for none. Or does it?)
Bought the cowon Em1 3 weeks back and been using it since. At first sight, Damn..the device looked cool. It's a red coloured earpiece with distinct flat cables that separate it from the rest of the herd (by herd I mean Sony's , Philips. Sennheiser, JBL, Skullcandy etc.) available at same (or slightly higher)price range.
Now for the past weeks (and since the day of purchase), I have been trying to figure out the kind of device I have bought, like how good is it? Does it provide the desired sound quality?Is it's flat shape really much useful? Does it have the necessary strength and agility to withstand the constant tugs and pulls? And most importantly is it a VFM offering?
From the above lines, one thing might get an idea that I am a fussy character. And truth be told, that I am. For I previously owned/used some pretty neat sound devices and hence was looking for something in the same league (if not better).
Anyway, back to the device and let me asses again, the device does look good and with its flat and tangle free cables definitely serves some purpose as regards ease of use and accessibility. Also, the flat wires does make it stand out with regard to sturdiness even if a wee bit with regard to it's competitors (names of some of which I have already mentioned earlier.) And for it's price, its cool.
But then, the most important question is with regard to audio quality and that is where I feel that this device falters (slightly). For much as I yearned for that ever so engrossing music, to be enamoured by the magnificence of the bejewelled voices of some of my favourite singers in the midst of the night and in the height of silence and longed to be encapsulated by their ever so ravishing chords..and the strums fell short.
But then, ain't I of fussy nature?
P.s -Been using it only few times in between 3 weeks and need time to experience it properly and give a thorough review. As of now though and after having put due consideration as regards its sturdiness and flexibility and good sound output I'd say it is a good buy.
Bought the cowon Em1 3 weeks back and been using it since. At first sight, Damn..the device looked cool. It's a red coloured earpiece with distinct flat cables that separate it from the rest of the herd (by herd I mean Sony's , Philips. Sennheiser, JBL, Skullcandy etc.) available at same (or slightly higher)price range.
Now for the past weeks (and since the day of purchase), I have been trying to figure out the kind of device I have bought, like how good is it? Does it provide the desired sound quality?Is it's flat shape really much useful? Does it have the necessary strength and agility to withstand the constant tugs and pulls? And most importantly is it a VFM offering?
From the above lines, one thing might get an idea that I am a fussy character. And truth be told, that I am. For I previously owned/used some pretty neat sound devices and hence was looking for something in the same league (if not better).
Anyway, back to the device and let me asses again, the device does look good and with its flat and tangle free cables definitely serves some purpose as regards ease of use and accessibility. Also, the flat wires does make it stand out with regard to sturdiness even if a wee bit with regard to it's competitors (names of some of which I have already mentioned earlier.) And for it's price, its cool.
But then, the most important question is with regard to audio quality and that is where I feel that this device falters (slightly). For much as I yearned for that ever so engrossing music, to be enamoured by the magnificence of the bejewelled voices of some of my favourite singers in the midst of the night and in the height of silence and longed to be encapsulated by their ever so ravishing chords..and the strums fell short.
But then, ain't I of fussy nature?
P.s -Been using it only few times in between 3 weeks and need time to experience it properly and give a thorough review. As of now though and after having put due consideration as regards its sturdiness and flexibility and good sound output I'd say it is a good buy.
). Haven't used Es18 though I think it would be in the same league as Skullcandy (my previous Iem now broken) and Asus IEM(output similar to Cowon Em1) I also owned a Sony MDRzx310AP headset but gifted it away. 
