High Definition Sound
PLENUE J
Perfect Sound, Perfect Design

24bit/192kHz High Definition Sound   I    High Quality 24bit Stereo DAC   I    SNR 123dB, THD+N 0.003%
JetEffect 5 & BBE+   I    FLAC/WAV/AIFF/ALAC/APE/MP3/WMA/OGG   I    Wide Angle Touch Display   I    Premium High Strength Metal Body
Slim Pilaster Design   I    Music Playback 53 hours   I    64GB Internal Memory   I    microSD Card Slot   I    Matrix Browser

Thinner, Lighter, Clearer
PLENUE J

We set out on a mission to create the perfect portable DAP.
What could we do to make the next portable device even thinner, lighter, and longer-lasting? We realized, however, that despite everything,
the most important element to pursue was the essence of pure sound. That, and more, is what we captured with the PLENUE J.

Flawless HD Sound,
as Intended by the Artist

We've infused the artist's passion for that perfect HD sound into the PLENUE J. 24bit/192kHz high-resolution sound sources are the highest-quality audio used in a studio recording process. The PLENUE J provides an unmatched level of sound presence through the highest-quality audio expressing clearer vocals and richer, more magnificent session sound.

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A Perfect Original HD Sound

To insert 24bit sound source recorded in studio to compact disc, 16bit/44.1kHz down sampling compression method is used, resulting in distortion of the original sound. To compensate this distortion, normally forcing the loudness of the sound source technique is used, occurring Clipping and reducing Dynamic Range. In converting to MP3 format (128~320kbps), additional compression and distortion occurs as well, those effects lead to lower resolution in sound quality. With this reason, CD and MP3 cannot reproduce the original sound as intended in the studio, but provide distorted sound to the user.
However, 24bit HD Sound has no distortion or loss in the original studio sound. Sound source, recorded to target 16bit CD, has wide Dynamic range, 144dB, which allows various instruments and effects to record. HD Sound is the best communication linkage between the music artist and listener.

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High Quality 24-bit DAC
for the Purest in Sound Reproduction

The PLENUE J is equipped with a high-quality 24bit/192kHz stereo DAC to faithfully reproduce
24bit high-resolution original studio-quality audio without distortion or loss of sound.

Epic Hi-Fi Performance

SNR
123dB THD+N
0.003% Stereo Crosstalk
-105dB

The PLENUEJ's high-performance 24-bit DAC drives superior sound performance, well beyond all expectations. Specifications such as SNR(123dB), THD+N(0.003%), Crosstalk(-105dB) are most important criteria in acoustic devices. PLENUE J can perform flawlessly under any ircumstances.

  • SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)   123dB SNR, or signal-to-noise ratio, is a measurement for indicating how much noise is mixed into an audio signal. A high SNR value means a clearer, noise-free original studio sound.
  • THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)   0.003% THD+N is an indicator of signal distortion caused by various factors, including harmonics. A small THD+N value means a reduced occurrence of harmonic distortion on an audio device.
  • Stereo Crosstalk   -105dB Stereo crosstalk indicates the degree of interference between left and right channels caused by electromagnetic induction. A low stereo crosstalk value means less inter-channel interference for a clear separation of left and right channels.
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High SNR, Indispensable Element for HD Sound

When we hear the music, acoustic signal picks up unavoidable noises as the signal processes to the output, the process leads to distortion in the original signal. This phenomenon can be expressed as a numerical value of SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio). SNR compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise. It is one of key criteria that can be measured to compare acoustic performances between one to another. If there is a difference of 6dB between two devices, there is a difference of 1 quantization bit in digital signal. For example, the device with 113dB has a loss of more than 1 quantization bit in digital signal, which leads to twice the amplitude resolution difference comparing to PLENUE J with 123dB. Therefore, to fully enjoy the HD Sound, a device must have excellent SNR figures. Having a poor SNR or THD means the device performs imperfect reproduction of the 24bit source, so there is no difference between playing 24bit source and 16bit source. COWON processed through intensive research and development period to achieve the best SNR, THD etc. PLENUE J covers from basic specifications to advanced ones offering enhanced enjoyment of listening HD Sound to users.

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Extensive Codec Support
for all your favorite music

The PLENUE J fully supports HD audio and a wide range of codecs so you can forget about format hassles and start listening to the music you love.
For example, 24bit/192kHz lossless∙uncompressed format such as AIFF and lossless∙compressed formats such as FLAC, APE, WAV, MP3, WA, TTA, etc.

  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • ALAC
  • APE
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WMA
  • OGG

Another Criterion for Perfect Sound
JetEffect 5 & BBE+

JetEffect 5 and BBE+ combine to correct sound distortions and phase caused by either the physical limitations of a receiver or the listening environment and reproduce sound closest to the original studio recording. In addition, users can create their own optimal sound according to their personal preferences via the use of BBE+ and EQ filters.

5 Band EQ Filter Advanced settings to adjust the frequency and width of each band.
BBE High-definition effects to sharpen sound. (Phase correction)
Mach3Bass Bass booster to enhance super low-end bass.
3D Surround Three-dimensional sound for an enhanced sense of space.
MP Enhance A feature for compensating lost sound segments.
Reverb* A reverb effect for enhanced realism
* Reverb Mode Chamber, Room, Club, Hall, Auditorium, Cathedral,
Stadium, Canyon, Long
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The Best Choice
for Original Live Sound Reproduction, BBE+

Sound includes a unique high frequency harmonics, and this unique harmonics pattern helps users to distinguish the each instrument. This high frequency harmonics reach our ears earlier than the normal frequency in live sound. Human brain recognizes earlier signal as more important signal, therefore high frequency harmonics is vital component in music. However, like speakers, headphones, and earphones, receivers tend to delay high frequency range rather than low frequency range, resulting in decrease in clarity and reality. Normally, equalizer or tone control is used to increase clarity and reality in sound, however this method cannot remove the delay of high frequency range to reproduce the natural sound. By applying BBE, phase characteristics of lower and middle frequency bands can be delayed comparing to high frequency band, resulting high frequency reaches human ears earlier than any other frequencies to make the same condition as live sound. Also, by gently expressing high and low frequency range, very dense and clear sound can be reproduced.

Real Alive Sound! BBE introduction >>

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53 hours of non-stop fun

Our technical expertise is gradually evolving, spanning from acoustic performance to product technology. Thanks to a power-saving circuit design and high-performance battery, the PLENUE J is smaller and slimmer than ever, providing up to 53 continuous hours of MP3 playback or 27 hours of HD audio. The PLENUE J is ready for all-day play, so get out there and start listening without worrying about charging.

 
  • 64GB Memory
    &
    microSD Card Slot
  • Wide Angle Touch Display
    &
    GUI
  •  
    Control Button
     
  • Multi-Favorite
    &
    Search
  •  
    Gapless
     

  • Enough Space for Quality Sound Source
    Internal Storage and External microSD Card Support

    The PLENUE J includes 64GB of high-speed internal storage with support for up to 128GB of expanded storage via microSD card slot.

  • Intuitive Control
    at Your Fingertips

    PLENUE J comes with a full touch screen, Wide Viewing Angle Display, and an intuitive control GUI to maximize the convenience. Touch & Drag Browsing and Equalizer setting is designed to operate with touching the display only. In addition, various playing functions are provided with physical buttons to offer the maximum comfort to users.

  • Buttons Built
    for Every Environment

    Designed to deliver the utmost convenience in a portable Hi-Fi player, the PLENUE J features physical buttons for power, volume, playback, and search so operation is easy and positive, even when in a pocket. Physical buttons and intuitive touch GUI pffer users more comfortable operation environments in any situations.

  • Playlists to Call Your Own
    and Smarter Searching

    Multi Favorites is a playlist overhaul, useful for creating multiple lists for different tastes using your favorite songs. As your love of music grows, so does the number of files. No worries. PLENUE's advanced smart search feature quickly finds the albums and songs you're looking for with just a single character.

  • Gapless Playback

    PLENUE J supports Gapless functions to minimize the waiting time between the tracks. Gapless removes the gap between the tracks and is applied in all situations without any special settings.

    * Some gap may exist if the music file or album images are large.

Thin, Light, Striking

At less than 1 cm thin and weighing in at just 78g, the brilliant design of the PLENUE J has caught the attention of the portable DAP world.
The attractive color choices highlight the PLENUEJ's beauty.

Epitome of Moderate Minimalism
Slim Pilaster Design

With a design that is a complete departure from previous entries in the Plenue series, the PLENUE J features a slim pilaster design that emphasizes rectangular and cylindrical forms. The fusion of a parallelepiped and cylinder is a bold new step in portable DAP design and represents the pinnacle in highly intuitive yet modest minimalism.

A Fusion of Design Elements
Slim Pilaster Design

High-strength metal is exquisitely processed to perfectly capture the angular beauty of a parallelepiped and smooth, curved surface of a cylinder. This bold attempt to combine contrasting shapes represents a desire to invoke images of walls and pillars in ancient Greek temples, perfectly balanced. With a silhouette that surrounds the earphone jack, the PLENUE J's cylindrical design also serves to protect the DAP.

Misty Oceanleft Jupiter Goldright

Reflecting Nature's Colors
Jupiter Gold & Misty Ocean

The PLENUE J's colors are as difficult to describe as the bedazzling colors found in nature. Jupiter Gold shines bright among others in a solar system, and Misty Ocean is as deep as an abyss, capturing the eyes of others and holding their attention.

gui

Sensual Graphic Interface

GUI design was started with the purpose that it can give users the most intuitive and easiest look.
High-resolution album art, matrix browser, and two sophisticated player skins all combine to provide unparalleled visual satisfaction. In addition, A variety of GUIs can be created through a UCI environment that allows users to customize their own interface layouts.

Conveying Emotion through Album Art

Stimulating patterns and images have been reborn as album art.
Twenty works of art are included as album covers to heighten your music-listening experience.

Stylish Luxury Leather Case

A slim yet solid leather case takes the PLENUE J to a new level. Stylish deep-blue leather, gently wrapping the PLENUE J, provides a comfortable grip, while the delicately-embossed physical buttons sit flush and safely protect the side buttons.

* Leather case sold separately.