Cowon EK2

Flat cable ; Well built ; Rich audio ; Quality tips

Not recommended for bass heads

The EK2s will provide a near-proportionate boost in incremental value. They’re a worthy purchase just as the EM1 has been.

Comfortable fit Clean, neutral sound; impressive imaging abilities Neat design

Poor bass response Can't keep up with busy audio Open-backed casing causes serious sound leakage

Most budget in-ears are tuned to favour bass and give you more thump. That's what the target audience seeks, and that's what manufacturers cater to. Cowon has tried something different with the EK2 in-ears, choosing to tune them to enhance imaging,...