Cowin E7 [Specs & Review]
Introduction
With the evolution of technology, more and more polyvalent earpieces are released at cheaper prices, to match up to consumer taste and needs. If you are looking for such earpieces, then you are in the right place looking at the Cowin E7 active noise-cancelling headphones.
Why You May Want To Buy Cowin E7
Below we are going to give you 7 solid reasons why you may want to of buying the Cowin E7 headphones now, even though it was released on the 15th of December 2015.
Sound Quality
The Cowin E7 Bluetooth headphones possess Hi-Fi stereo sound technology, which produces excellent sound quality, very much appreciated by users. These Hi-Fi functionalities are used both for multimedia and calling purposes.
They also have an in-built microphone, which can be used in applications, for calling or for multimedia purposes. This microphone is high definition and produces a crystal clear sound on a counterpart speaker when used.
These headphones have two main audio modes, which are Bluetooth mode and noise canceling mode.
The Bluetooth mode is the default earpiece mode and will produce just the default high-quality audio output which you will expect from this kind of earpiece, with features like High Definition stereo sound through two 10 watts 45 mm Dynamic Drivers, crystal clear sound with Hybrid Active Noise-cancelling, dual Equalizer mode, and deep Bass generated through Graphene drivers.
In the Bluetooth mode, noise cancelling is active, but it focuses on cancelling out low-frequency external sounds from the environment. Sounds generated from things like cars, planes, trains and so on, will be cancelled out. This is what the Cowin E7 manufacturers refer to as Active Noise cancelling.
This mode is really cool, but one little down side I found with it is that, at full or high volume, the sound quality slightly depreciates. The base becomes weak, and the treble overshadows most of the other sounds.
When the noise cancelling mode is activated the noise from the entire surrounding is suppressed, it is as if by putting on your headphones, you just put off the world around you. Both the high and the low-frequency sounds are cancelled out.
Well, at first glance it should seem great for you, but there is a small price to pay for that. Given that surrounding sound is suppressed, the Lows (Base) tend to have more presence in the sound you are listening to, causing the Highs and Mids to drop. So, don’t be surprised to experience a drop in your Highs and Mids.
Secondly, you may not like to use the Noice Cancelling mode when you are driving, walking on the street or doing anything that requires you to be attentive to the surrounding sound, given that you may not hear anything.
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Build Quality & Design
The Cowin E7 headphone has a very attractive look. It has both a black and a silver colour. The earcup holders of these headphones are glossy silver.
The earcup section of the Cowin E7 is glossy black. The glossy texture of the earcup holders and the earcups themselves give an overall shiny and attractive appearance to these headphones.
The headband of these headphones are black and are made up of a kind of leather which is soft and squishy (like the sponge material). The earcups too of the Cowin E7 are soft and do not put any pressure on the user’s ears. They feel comfortable and can be worn ear for a long period of time.
The Cowin E7 earcup holders are both rotatable, adjustable (their length can be adjusted) and have left and right indicators on them. The earcup holders, the earcups and the entire casing of the Cowin E7 headphones are made up of a solid plastic, which can withstand falls of about one meter.
The Cowin E7 headphones have a Bluetooth indicator and a set of hard control buttons found on the right earcup. These control buttons can answer calls, drop calls, play tracks, pause tracks, increase volume, reduce the volume and skip tracks both forward and backward. The control buttons also let you pick and drop calls.
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So as you can see from above, the control buttons of the Cowin E7 are versatile and do many things, so, you may be asking yourself how? Well, you might get a glimpse of how it works below.
Play Tracks
To play tracks on a playlist, press the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button).
Pause Tracks
To pause tracks on a playlist, press the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button).
Answer Call
To answer a call, press the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button), during the call
End Call
To end a call, press the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button), during the call
Decline Incoming Call
To decline an incoming call, press and hold the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button), for 2 seconds, while the call is incoming
Answer Second Incoming Call
To put the current call on hold and answer a second incoming call, press the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button), twice, while on a call
Decline Second Incoming Call
To decline a second incoming call, press the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button), for 2 seconds, while the call is incoming
Switch Between 2 Calls
To switch between 2 active calls, press the ” • ” multi_function button (middle button), twice, while on a call
Increase Volume
To increase the volume you have to press and maintain the ” + ” button until your desired volume is attained.
Reduce Volume
To reduce the volume you have to press and maintain the ” – ” button until your desired volume is attained.
Skip to Next Track
To skip to the next track on your playlist you have to press the ” + ” button without maintaining until your desired track is reached.
Skip to Previous Track
To skip to the previous track on your playlist you have to press the ” – ” button without maintaining until your desired track is reached.
Infact, the controls should be pretty much familiar for anyone who uses wireless headphones or earbuds.
These headphones have a good size for headphones, with dimensions of about 17.8 x 18.2 x 7.6 cm, but feel somehow just a little heavy. They have a weight of about 300 Grams.
In addition to all the good stuff that we have seen about the build quality and design of the Cowin E7 headphones, they still have some other Pros.
They have an index rating of IPX5, which means they are sweat and waterproof. So you may feel free to take them to a beach or swimming party, but be careful not to let them prolongly immersed in water (maximum 2 minutes immersion).
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Connectivity
When it comes to connectivity, the Cowin E7 Bluetooth headphones have an edge on many other headphones. They have 3 connection modes. They can channel sound wirelessly through Bluetooth, NFC and also wired through cable.
These wireless SP8 headphones easily pair with other devices as soon as they are switched on, and this thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC technology.
The NFC pairing process is very quick and easy. To pair your NFC device with these headphones, all you need to do is to switch on the NFC function on your target device and place it on the earcup which has the NFC logo printed on it. It will then proceed to pair automatically.
The NFC connection range is about 1 m or less. It typically has a reduced power consumption, as compared to Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth pairing process is a little slower and a little more complicated than NFC but is still easy.
To pair your Bluetooth device with these headphones, all you need to do is to switch on the Bluetooth function on both your target device and your headphones. Then proceed to pair both devices.
The Bluetooth connection range is about 10 m. It typically has an increased power consumption, as compared to NFC, but will provide more range and more versatility by connecting to many more type of devices, than NFC will.
When these headphones are powered on, the Bluetooth indicator flashes with a light blue colour. When the headphones are paired, the Bluetooth indicator lights up and stays on (without flashing) with a light blue colour. Finally, when noise cancelling is on, the Bluetooth indicator turns light white.
Well, as earlier said, they can also be connected through a 3.5 mm cable. Personally, I think the 3.5 mm cable is mainly for emergency, to connect with devices that might not support Bluetooth or to wirely share sound with other speakers or headsets.
The operating system compatibility of the Cowin E7 headphones is excellent, given that they are compatible with windows, mackintosh, android and IOS (which is usually a very reserved operating system not accepting many devices). So, if you are an iPhone user, don’t worry, the Cowin E7 headphones got your back.
Few Bluetooth Tips & Tricks
The following are some few difficulties people usually encounter, while dealing with the Cowin E7’s bluetooth.
Disconnect Cowin E7 from a mobile device
- Use the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device to disconnect your mobile device.
- Power off headphones.
Reconnect Cowin E7 to a mobile device
- When powered on, the headphones try to reconnect with the last paired device.
- Note: The devices must be within a 9 m range and powered on.
Connect Cowin E7 to another mobile device
- 1.Disconnected on your first mobile device.
- 2.Connected on your second mobile device.
- Note: You only can connect one device at a time
Clear Cowin E7 headphone pairing list
- 1. Press + and – simultaneously and hold for 5 seconds.
- 2. Delete your headphones from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device. All devices are cleared and the headphones are ready to
- connect.
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Cowin E7 Battery
The Cowin E7 Bluetooth headphones have a strong domination over many other headphones in the market when it comes to battery life.
The Cowin E7 Bluetooth headphones have a battery life of about 30 hours of playtime without the noise-cancelling mode and about 20 hours of playtime with the noise-cancelling mode activated.
The battery life of the Cowin E7 headphones makes it very appropriate for people who like listening to music while travelling, without worrying about battery life.
Charging System
The Cowin E7 headphones charge using a micro-USB connector which is plugged in, on the left earcup and also plugged into a USB wall charger, power bank or powered on PC on the other end.
These headphones have an internal 750 mAh rechargeable battery, which, yes, is very massive for a headphone. With this kind of battery, well, the price to pay as usual will be a long charge time. The Cowin E7 headphones can take up to 4 hours to get a full charge.
While your headphones are connected to charge, to know whether your battery is fully charged or not, you can use the LED battery indicator. If the indicator is red, then the battery is not yet full. If the indicator is off, then the battery is fully charged. Note that the Cowin E7 headphones will not play while charging.
Cowin E7 Price & Package
The Cowin E7 Bluetooth headphones come with a micro USB cable, a 3.5 mm audio cable, all packaged in a carry case.
These headphones are of great quality, but also very affordable. If you feel like you want good quality headphones then you will rejoice by seeing that they cost under $ 80.
What Users May Not Like About The Cowin E7 Bluetooth Headphones
- The overall sound quality decreases when the volume is pushed very high.
- The overall sound quality decreases when the headphones are set to noise-cancelling mode.
- Due to very high noise cancelling, this may not be the type of headphones a user might want to take a street walk with.
Cowin E7 Summary
Well, there has been a lot to take in since the beginning of this article, so, we have summarised everything which has been said throughout in this section.
Overall Rating of the Cowin E7 Bluetooth Headphones
Based on analysis, these headphones have been given an average rating of 8.4 / 10.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality.
- Excellent build/design quality.
- Excellent connectivity.
- Excellent battery.
- Good portability.
- Good charge system.
- Affordable price.
Cons
- Sound quality decreases when the volume is pushed very high.
- Sound quality decreases when the headphones are set to noise cancelling mode.
- May not be suitable for taking a street walk with.
Pros & Cons Summary
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Excellent sound quality | May not be suitable for taking a street walk with |
| Excellent build/design quality | Sound quality decreases when the volume is pushed very high |
| Excellent connectivity | Sound quality decreases when the headphones are set to noise cancelling mode |
| Excellent battery | |
| Good portability | |
| Good charge system | |
| Affordable price |
Cowin E7 User Manual
For users who need to properly learn how to use the Cowin E7 Bluetooth headphones, their user manual can be found here.
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Conclusion
The Cowin E7 headphones are very polyvalent and will suite most of your needs, as far as producing sound is concerned.
These headphones are appropriate for travelling, or any long playtime necessities, given that they have long battery life and are able to block surrounding sound.
These headphones will also adequate for gamers, given their polyvalence when it comes to connecting them with different devices, operating systems andalso using their microphones in apps.
If you have had any experiences with these headphones, please kindly leave them in the comment section, your experiences might help someone.
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Some Common Questions & Answers
Cowin E7 headphones not powering on
Charge the battery.
Cowin E7 headphones don’t connect with your mobile device
Disconnect the back-up audio cable.
Disconnect the USB charging cable.
Clear the headphone pairing list
On your target device:
— Disable the Bluetooth feature and then re-enable.
— Delete your Cowin E7 from the Bluetooth list on your device.
Move your mobile device closer to the headphones and away from any
interference or obstructions.Cowin E7 headphones poor sound quality
Use a different music source.
Connect another mobile device.
Disconnect the second device.
Move your mobile device closer to the headphones and away from any interference or obstructions.Cowin E7 headphones bad Bluetooth connect
If the Bluetooth signal is weak, out of range or interferes, the Bluetooth wireless connection may fail or the sound cuts in and out. Please see the information below to improve signal quality and reduce the possibility of interference.
The Bluetooth wireless connection may fail or the sound will continue to cut in and out. These due to weak Bluetooth signals or external signal interference. Please away from any interference or obstructions.
Bluetooth headphone and device distance are less than 15M, Bluetooth and mobile phone are in the same direction. Move your mobile device closer to the headphones.
The battery is running out of power, use it after charging.
Check if the network signal is OK (whether the player is in buffer).
The compatibility between the headphone and the Bluetooth device is not good, replace the device with a higher Bluetooth version.Cowin E7 headphones no sound
Power on the headphones and charge the battery.
Check the state of the status indicators.
Increase the volume on your headphones, your mobile device and music source.
Slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to the right and release to hear the connected device. Make sure you are using the correct device.
Move your mobile device closer to the headphones and away from any interference or obstructions.
Use a different music source.
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Check if the headphones and the connected device.
Turn up the volume of the connected device if it is too low.
Check the audio settings of the Bluetooth device to make sure the sound comes from the headphones during a call.
Re-establish the connection using the Bluetooth device.
While listening to music with the headphones, stop playback and press the button on the right or left unit to respond to an incoming call.Cowin E7 headphones noise beeping
Due to weak Bluetooth signals or external signal interference. In this case, move away from wireless routers or microwaves and move your headphone closer to the Bluetooth device.
Avoid using the headphones for a long time, otherwise the sound will be intermittent, please reuse after a period of rest.Cowin E7 headphonesl isten to music when the battery is discharged
Even in wired mode, the battery power need to use, the headphones do not support the use of no power.
Cowin E7 headphones no sound from a device connected by the back-up audio cable
Secure the ends of the back-up audio cable.
Increase the volume on your headphones, your mobile device and music source.
Connect to another device.Cowin E7 headphones poor sound quality from a device connected by audio cable
Secure the ends of the back-up audio cable.
Connect another device.Cowin E7 headphones battery won’t charge
Secure the ends of the USB charging cable.
Try another charging source.
If your headphones have been exposed to high or low temperatures, let the headphones return to room temperature and try charging again.Cowin E7 headphones noise cancelling function doesn’t work
Make sure that the noise-cancelling function is turned on.
Are the ears all wrapped and re-equipped? Adjust the earpad position to fit your ears. If the earmuffs are loose, re-set the ear.
Eliminate low-frequency noise. The noise-cancelling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
