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COWIN E9 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones Wireless Headphones Over Ear with Microphone Aptx Comfortable Protein Earpads 30 Hours Playtime for Travel Work Black

Last Updated: February 14, 2020 (Refresh Now)

8.6

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Body

142

ears, comfort, fit, cowin, plastic

+92%

-8%

" ... I was very excited when I found out that there was a new version of the Cowin over the ear headphones to try out and review. ... the headphones fold and store in the case quite easily. ... The earcups still fully cover and seal the ears, despite the more compact size. ... They are relatively comfortable for long use, and fit nicely around my neck as well. ... The sound is amazing and perhaps even deeper and full than the previous Cowin Over The Ear model I used. ... "

" ... I work out with these on and they stay in place through out. ... "

" ... I listen to blues, rock and metal and have been super happy with them. ... "

" ... The cups are made of a soft, plastic material and the cushions feel like leather, making for a nice, confortable audio seal. ... (it's a small hand) ... Sound is good and it's comfortable to use. ... The Cowin E9's are well-constructed, and it shows. ... "

" ... They did the job, were easy to use and it was great to have the case included. ... "

" ... These things look sleek! ... A sleek gray finish goes well along with the high class feel of the product. ... Comfort: Again, no complaints. ... I like to have a little weight to my electronics because sturdy builds normally have a little bit of heft to them. ... The E9s have a good balance of feeling solid without being crazy heavy. ... I think the comfort of the ear pieces is going to vary based on your ear size and personal preference. ... These fit perfectly over my ears with no issue and I was comfortable while wearing the E9s. ... "

" ... They are lighter and the pads feel better. ... "

" ... Comfort is always on point, premium feel is very much in play for these E9s, the matte black look with glossy accents just looks oh so pretty. ... I'd say the cushioning is superior to my Sony MDX headphones. ... Comfort is what I like most about Cowins products as I suppose I have a bit of larger head and I wear glasses, so some over-ear headphones give me a headache, but I haven't had any problems with these ones. ... "

Body / Comfort

129

ears, comfort, headphones, fit, pads

+93%

-7%

" ... This Cowin E9 headphones exceeded my expectations. ... Yes, the oval shape. ... "

" ... The E9's seem to fit my head better and feel lighter. ... "

" ... As for comfort, I wear them for hours while studying and don't get any sore spots like I did with my bose headphones. ... "

" ... They feature a foam pad across the top, and around the ears. ... The headphones pivot to adjust to any size head. ... They easily fit everyone in my house from my large head to my young son's head. ... "

" ... When I tried them on, I found them to be very comfortable. ... "

" ... They have padding in right proportion and I liked the extended oval shape which makes it different from other while wearing. ... The moment I turn off NC, it feels like as if I turned ON the fan. ... "

" ... Very light and Good fit for people with large ears. ... "

" ... They don’t put pressure around my head like some of the other ones that I have tried, just the right snugness to help take outside sounds away and not giving me a headache at the same time. ... "

Sound

119

cancellation, canceling, cancelling, sound quality, volume

+96%

-4%

" ... The E9 headset is more comfortable that my previous Noise Cancelling headphones. ... "

" ... They are also better-sounding when noise canceling is off, than when it is on. ... "

" ... Very good noise cancellation except for voices which are lower but not completely omitted. ... "

" ... The noise cancelling works great. ... "

" ... The sound quality and noise cancellation is very good, If you really want the best you want Bose or the sony wh1000mx3 with the earlier software (you can't really beat the quality for this price). ... "

" ... i bought SE7 for my recent stay in the hospital earlier this year and it is great for noise canceling, sound, battery life, comfort and price but the E9 is simply better in every category. ... but the noise canceling feature of the E9 seals the deal. ... "

" ... I put these on this morning and it is AMAZING the amount of background noise these headphones filter out. ... "

" ... I bought this noise cancelling earphone as an alternative to the more expensive BOSE QC35ii. ... Noise cancelling is fine but can be much better. ... "

Sound / Noise Cancellation

113

cancellation, canceling, cancelling, sound quality, noise cancelling works

+98%

-2%

" ... Overall, I would highly recommend these headphones as great bang for the buck in sound quality, comfort and noise cancelling. ... "

" ... The Active noise Cancelling improvements, WOW you can tell a huge difference when comparing this one to their other ones, i have tested this for the past couple of days outdoor in the streets, home, office and even at a restaurant (YES IM EXTRA FOR THIS REVIEW) but it definitely cancel out the unwanted noise but that doesn't mean you cant still head humans talking and shouting but it does make a difference. ... "

" ... Noise canceling is excellent and that is one of the best feature for these headphones. ... "

" ... I used this in an airplane and the noise cancellation was awesome. ... "

" ... I bought this noise cancelling earphone as an alternative to the more expensive BOSE QC35ii. ... Noise cancelling is fine but can be much better. ... "

Usage

hear, voice, easy, controls, button

+83%

-17%

" ... A very easy and painless process. ... "

" ... Voice used for power on/off, battery low, etc. ... "

" ... She does use the headphone on conference calls with clients without any issues. ... Here clients never complain about hearing her. ... "

" ... Buttons controls are hose in the right earpiece and easy-accessible however personally I feel that one of flaw is in the position of ON/ANC button. ... "

" ... I use these for everything, it has a built in mic and perfect for gaming and even gym use. ... "

" ... I am guessing with use this will become easier. ... Buttons are much easier to manage than the SE7. ... "

" ... Beside that , NOT for PS4 or XBOX or PC, there is no DONGLE to plug in to make it wireless gaming friendly, instead it is 100% bluetooth signal only. ... Do not waste time or money on this thing in hopes for high quality sound for gaming, they are clearly not at this point in technology yet . ... "

" ... The buttons are solid and clicky. ... "

Price

price range, price point, value, bose, cowin

+94%

-6%

" ... Overall great pair for this price segment. ... "

" ... They feel as good as a premium headphones that cost over $250. ... Of course it's not as good as Bose headphones but they are good enough for the price. ... These headphones perform well for the price. ... "

" ... I was looking a branded headphone with reasonable price and I found it after reviewing some of the headphone which is currently in the market. ... "

" ... At this price, the COWIN E9 is a solid mid-tier option! ... "

" ... I would definitely recommend at a slightly lower price point. ... "

" ... The NC is about 80-90% good as the premium offerings but you are paying around 40% of their cost to get it. ... "

" ... I have the E7 Pros as well, and I while I thought those were a good value for quality and features, the E9 are even better. ... They're worth the extra money, and still a great value, especially if you get them on sale. ... "

" ... Will be sticking to this as my go to headphone until I find a better one for the price. ... "

Body / Build Quality

build quality, metal, headband, leather, cowin

+90%

-10%

" ... -Satin accessory bag ... "

" ... These headphones come well packaged and are made of high quality sturdy materials. ... "

" ... Very well made, high quality materials and super comfortable. ... "

" ... The build quality is great, with no weak points or loose ear pads you may find on other headsets. ... "

" ... They did the job, were easy to use and it was great to have the case included. ... "

" ... He said they sounded better than big name brand headphones that cost 250 to 300 dollars, and that the build quality was topnotch. ... "

" ... the headphones fold and store in the case quite easily. ... "

" ... The body connecting the sides is a sturdy metal. ... It is flexible to a descent extent but I wouldn’t stretch a lot. ... "

Connectivity

connect, micro, bluetooth, aptx, sync

+91%

-9%

" ... Turn on the headphone and it goes into discovery mode, finds it on your phone/pc, pairs instantly. ... "

" ... But my iPad says they are full for most of the day. ... "

" ... It was simple pairing to mobile phones and streaming devices. ... "

" ... I used them with my iPad and had no issues connecting. ... "

" ... This is also Qualcomm AptX compatible that gives it truly cd quality audio. ... Do note, it uses the older micro USB charging pin. ... "

" ... I also have the E9's paired to both my computer and phone simultaneously, so i can answer a call while listening to the output from my computer. ... "

" ... Connecting to bluetooth was incredibly easy and efficient. ... "

" ... I use my android phone to bluetooth my music. ... I use the free VAVA Equalizer from the app store (it works with bluetooth). ... "

Connectivity / Device Compatibility

bluetooth, aptx, sync, pairing, paired

+90%

-10%

" ... I then paired them with my iPhone, iPad and laptop with no problems at all, they all paired seamlessly which was awesome. ... "

" ... It quickly paired with my android phone ... I haven't tried to my PC or TV but great instructions when I do! ... "

" ... Turn on the headphone and it goes into discovery mode, finds it on your phone/pc, pairs instantly. ... "

" ... This is also Qualcomm AptX compatible that gives it truly cd quality audio. ... "

" ... It took longer to connect them with my phone. ... "

" ... I use my android phone to bluetooth my music. ... I use the free VAVA Equalizer from the app store (it works with bluetooth). ... "

" ... As expected it syncs with all the devices I tied so far with solid and stable connectivity. ... "

" ... Best part is I was able to connect these to my TV and watch movies. ... "

Body / Design

look, finish, sleek, matte black, feels premium

+89%

-11%

" ... • Design/Appearance/Looks/Comfort: It’s a definitely plus for these pairs, Cowin has done a great deal of work in improvising the design from their previous versions. ... Compared to their predecessor versions, built-wise it looks pretty sleek and sturdy with elegant black matte fine touch, giving a similar sort of finish to those of my Bose 35 and Sony M3 series headphones. ... "

" ... The design is nice. ... My preference would be matte black everything, but the design is well thought out. ... "

" ... Aesthetics: 8/10. ... "

" ... + Nice design and aesthetics ... "

" ... These things look sleek! ... A sleek gray finish goes well along with the high class feel of the product. ... "

" ... They have a matte silver finish and very stylish. ... "

" ... They look a lot more expensive than they actually are. ... "

" ... It comes with a beautiful case that fits perfect. ... "

Usage / Calling

voice, calls, sound quality, phone calls, call

+71%

-29%

" ... I also have the E9's paired to both my computer and phone simultaneously, so i can answer a call while listening to the output from my computer. ... "

" ... I was specifically looking for noise cancelling headphones that also have good sound quality for phone calls and music. ... "

" ... Experimented with phone call quality. ... Heard the other party quite clearly with them saying my voice was just slightly less quality then a direct call without Bluetooth a minute before. ... "

" ... The proof was my brother was pretty much yelling at me and I couldn't hear a thing . ... "

" ... Hearing though for different people will be subjective. ... "

" ... She likes to listen to music on her iPhone and needs to be able to take phone calls while mowing. ... She says, and I agree, that the music from her iPhone sounds great through this headset. ... Her voice is very clear when answering, and she hears me just fine. ... "

" ... people couldn't hear me but sound quality is great. ... "

" ... Voice used for power on/off, battery low, etc. ... "

Usage / Controls

controls, button, volume, tactile, easy to find

+82%

-18%

" ... The buttons have good tactile feedback. ... "

" ... Controls are simple and straightforward. ... "

" ... press the button and the world disappears like magic - the ceiling fan rattle, the air purifier humming, the tv noise - gone like magic. ... "

" ... The oval ear piece is EXTREMELY comfortable and the buttons for operation are easy to find and operate (nicely 'tactile' and easy to find and operate with your finger). ... "

" ... The pads are really comfortable, and the buttons are easy to find. ... "

" ... easy buttons for volume control. ... "

" ... The buttons are solid and clicky. ... "

" ... The controls are on the right ear side, are responsive and work well. ... "

Product Reliability

weeks, working, months, years, e9

+83%

-17%

" ... Note: Will Include pictures at a later time, as well as update my review after a month of use. ... "

" ... I've been a Bose user for many years. ... "

" ... I had bought the E8's few months back and those were amazing, these are even better. ... "

" ... No problems there and I never had any dropouts. ... "

" ... I've been using the Cowin E8s for years. ... "

" ... So overall for a less than 1 week experience, im amazed and will be sticking to this as my go to headphone until I find a better one for the price. ... "

" ... But for me, it is really good, i've been using this for 2 days now for almost half a day always. ... "

" ... Work then personal time. ... "

Usage / Ease of Use

controls, easy to use, easier, buttons, super

+100%

" ... A very easy and painless process. ... "

" ... So the control buttons are easy to figure out and learn, a plus. ... "

" ... Very easy and fairly quick to pair with laptop and Samsung phone. ... "

" ... I am guessing with use this will become easier. ... Buttons are much easier to manage than the SE7. ... "

" ... Controls are very easy to manage. ... "

" ... + Easy to use, easy to store, comes with a nice hard carrying case ... "

" ... I am super impressed with them and they are easier to set up then any of the others. ... "

" ... Pairing to E9 is easy. ... "

Sound / Volume

loud, hear, higher, anc, volumes

+75%

-25%

" ... The sound quality seamed to take a small hit when turned on, but small trade off to block out the world. ... "

" ... Not sure if this has levels that you can set it at so some of your surrounding sound can come in. ... "

" ... I could still hear higher pitched sound, but those were quiet. ... "

" ... Highs too sound crisp and sharp until maxing volume. ... "

" ... In fact, it reduces the apparent background TV volume by about 70-80 %. ... "

" ... These handled hip hop, electronic, indie rock and metal tracks equally well and did not distort at louder volumes ... "

" ... I usually keep the volume at 3/4 to listen comfortably and loudly for my hearing since, to me I feel like I have moderate and okay hearing. ... "

" ... The first thing I noticed was the sound, MY GOD, I turned them up all the way and it was like a speaker was playing because it was so loud and clear. ... "

Service

packaging, return, cowin, returned, received

+64%

-36%

" ... *NOTE* I emailed COWIN a week ago and explained my issues, asked for any guidance or tips before I post a review and probably return them. ... Its well packaged. ... "

" ... PACKAGING : Standard fair. ... "

" ... I received this unit today. ... "

" ... They were larger with a larger box. ... "

" ... Arrived quickly in very good packaging. ... "

" ... Photos: the first three photos are the packaging and what's included. ... Overall the packaging is great. ... "

" ... Just received, on time, packaging very nice, quality look and feel. ... "

Body / Cable

wires, tangled, micro usb charging, charging cable, braided

+89%

-11%

" ... The packaging for the headphones is very nice, and it comes with everything you could need for these, including a wired cable for when these run out of battery and you just want to use them as wired headphones. ... "

" ... Battery life was strong and all the needed cables and plugs are included. ... "

" ... No more tangled wires or just wires in the way. ... "

" ... They come with a cord if you wanna use a wire, which i wasnt expecting (but already ended up using so that was handy). ... "

" ... Comes in a nice compact carrying case, has small pouch for storing cables and adopters. ... "

" ... It also comes with braided cords. ... "

" ... They also come with a drawstring bag containing a charge cable, connector wire, airplane adapter, and stereo adapter. ... "

" ... Mostly hands free and no hassle with tangled wires. ... "

Usage / Gaming

music, use, mic, built

+100%

" ... Great for gaming! ... "

" ... I used them for movies, music and gaming. ... "

" ... I use these for everything, it has a built in mic and perfect for gaming and even gym use. ... "

" ... Definitely my new favorite headphones for music and gaming. ... "

Body / Color

color, looking, different

+100%

" ... The black color is very good looking and does not distract with garish colors or logos. ... "

" ... The look is so decent and the color is nice. ... "

" ... I will prefer to have an array of different colors to chose from like the SE7 lineup ... "

" ... Well, if Cowin came out with these in a pretty plum color, then they'd truly be my favorite pair. ... "

" ... I’m looking forward to seeing different colors for this one ... "

Service / Returns

return, cowin, returned, day

-100%

" ... Just returned ‘em. ... "

" ... Will be returning them. ... "

Service / Packing

look

+100%

" ... PACKAGING : Standard fair. ... "

" ... Arrived quickly in very good packaging. ... "

" ... Overall the packaging is great. ... "

" ... Just received, on time, packaging very nice, quality look and feel. ... "

Service / Delivery

packaging, larger

+100%

" ... Its well packaged. ... "

" ... I received this unit today. ... "

" ... They were larger with a larger box. ... "

" ... Arrived quickly in very good packaging. ... "

Connectivity / Ports

micro, c, micro usb charging, charging, adapter

+75%

-25%

" ... The charging port is also easily available. ... "

" ... Especially their wired airplane adapter. ... "

" ... Do note, it uses the older micro USB charging pin. ... "

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