description Cowon S9 Overview
The Cowon S9 is a portable media player (PMP) released in 2008 by the South Korean technology company Cowon Systems. It is highly notable for featuring a curved, teardrop-shaped ergonomic design paired with a capacitive AMOLED touchscreen, which was a premium display technology at the time. The device was primarily aimed at audiophiles, featuring extensive equalizer settings, Cowon's proprietary BBE+ sound enhancement technology, and support for a wide variety of lossless audio codecs. It also included Bluetooth functionality for wireless audio streaming.
help Cowon S9 FAQ
What made the Cowon S9 screen unusual when it launched?
The S9 used a 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 480 by 272 resolution. AMOLED was still unusual in portable media players when Cowon released the device in late 2008.
Which audio formats can the Cowon S9 play?
The S9 supports MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, WAV, and APE audio. Its FLAC support and extensive JetEffect sound controls appealed to listeners who found the contemporary iPod ecosystem restrictive.
Does the Cowon S9 have expandable storage?
No, the S9 lacks a microSD slot, so owners are limited to its built-in flash storage. Cowon's later J3 added microSD expansion while retaining a similar AMOLED-focused design.
Can the Cowon S9 play video without conversion?
It can play several common AVI-based files, including compatible DivX and Xvid video, but codec and resolution limits still matter. Unsupported files generally need conversion to the screen's 480 by 272 resolution or another compatible profile.
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