In 1988 in Trieste, I paid 200 German marks for a *Sanyo* portable cassette player-walkman. More precisely, my parents bought it for me. Even back in 1982, I was "infected" with a gramophone, I remember how as a kid I was amazed that the same sound could be heard directly from the gramophone stylus, only much quieter than on the speaker...🤒
I’m using this for the last two weeks. It is amazing! Streaming via Apple Music, Spotify, UA-cam Music, etc is not that different from a smartphone/DAC combination. But, oh man, when you start to play FLAC/DSD/MQA, you’ll reach nirvana! So, keep in mind that if you are going to buy this, you have to invest in buying those very expensive FLAC/DSD/MQA albums. N.B. MSEB is magic in HiBy devices! It is systemwide and noticeably alters the sound to your liking.
@@CoffeeXmusic Close to the reported 15 hours. The standby is also amazing! The battery drains around 1 to 2 percent during the night with wifi and Bluetooth off. These numbers are not encouraging if you compare them to many other DAPs, especially older ones. But you have to understand that this has a very recent SoC (Snapdragon 665) and a very recent OS (Android 12); it will give you a complete smartphone experience with long years of support. I'm very happy with it! With my music-listening habit, I'm charging it once a week.
@@sudipchatterjee oh wow that’s really awesome. I’m looking for one with long playback time. Actually I’m more keen on the R6 pro 2, but seems like it has much shorter playtime.
@@CoffeeXmusic Oh mate, I was hell-bent on getting that, too, like you. But, as you rightly mentioned, that lackluster battery endurance turned me away. Aside from that, I couldn't find any DSD1024 or PCM 1536 files anywhere in the market. The battery capacity is marginally bigger. It also does not have THX amplifiers even at this price. So I decided to save $250 and bought the R6 III. With that saved money, I bought some very good albums, and you know what, it feels like the good old days of cassettes and CDs when we "owned" the music we listened to.
@@sudipchatterjee thank you for your valuable feedback man. I will put this in my list and compare it with a few others before making the purchase decision :)
@ralphgabriel2363 thanks for the reply I'm really looking forward to this player, I want to compare the sound with the phone. so far, I have some more or less normal ATH srbt5 headphones, it is possible via cable, good sound, but I want more :)
@@КостянтинБубна I had just recently bought the two over the ear headphones, prior to that it was iem's all the time. keep up with experimenting, going down the sound rabbit hole is fun, but it can get expensive.
@@ralphgabriel2363 congratulations on your purchase. yes, this hobby is really expensive. my wife scolds me and says that I want a lot :) says why do you need more, you already have one pair of headphones
Thank you for this review. I've had a Fiio M11 first gen for years and I love it to listen to my local library. Plus the Poweramp Equaliser is perfect for me. But when I'm streaming music from Deezer, I have a very hard time with the equalizer (no built-in EQ in the Fiio and the third party equalizers make the system bug). So I'm thinking about buying this R6 III to solve these problems. A few interrogations though : 1. On my Fiio M11 I am very used to a specific parametric EQ setting on Poweramp. I wonder if I will be able to find the equivalent setting with the EMDB thing. Is it easy to use ? Isn't there a parametric EQ at all in this machine ? 2. Does the EMDB setting affect the sound of streaming services the same way it does with the local library ? I've had a very hard time EQing Deezer with my Fiio so that's very important for me. 3. On this machine, is the sound quality with streaming services as good as it is with local library flac files ? I'm using Deezer's CD quality option. 4. Is there a security option that prevents the buttons and volume wheel from accidently spinning when the device is in your pocket ? There is such an option on my Fiio and I love it. Thank you so much.
Can I connect the R6iii to another DAC device via the type C port, which acts as an audio output? And how to do that? I tried plugging in another DAC, but there was no audio output signal.
I just picked this up and love it so far! I just need good IEM earphones to really take advantage of this player. Still searching. Right now I am using wired apple earbuds for 16 bucks LOL! But they actually sound really good! The screen head on looks great but side angle viewing is a little compromised considering it's a ISP screen.
Mozes li mi reci kako je u poredzenju sa Tempotec V6. Imam problem. Tempotec je kasnio pa sam narucio Hiby r6 3. Hiby ce stici po privatne kanale ali u medzuvremenu stigao je i Tempotec na carini a refundiran. pa ako je znatno bolji Hiby dal da uopste placam carinu za V6 temp. Pozdrav iz Skopja. Odlican Engleski tehnoloski fond reci super. 🙏
is the screen good enough to watch video on I mean if you loaded a bunch of video onto an SD card and installed VLC could you enjoy watching video on it??
I guess it being class A makes it special. I know of only one class A portable dac. The Aune B1S. I don't think it is in production anymore, but still for sale.
Great review, as always @iiWiReviews! How is the digital output compared to Pi2AES, or similar? I'm thinking this (or iBasso) as an alternative to a bit perfect streamer.
It's quite fast, comparable to a midrange smartphone these days because of a decent Snapdragon 665 SoC. I never used X5, but given its date and hardware, it is expected to be on a slower side these days.
Hei! What do you think, is it better than RU6 that I own now thanks to your review? I want to upgrade, not sure to which DAP though. Thinking about Hiby R6 III or DX170/DX200/maybe even DX260 but it is kinda expensive, don't really want to pay that much for a portable device
It was some time ago but as I remembered RU6 sounds warmer but less precise. R6 III provides punchier, quicker, and more revealing sound, but not as warm and relaxed. It should be an upgrade if you don't mind this shift to different tonality.
@@iiWiReviews that's odd, I didn't get the notification from yt. But yeah, I am experimenting with things at the moment and in a search for a best value DAP. I do not care much about reference-neutral sound in my portable setup but RU6 with my almost flat neutral etymotic 4s doesn't pair well enough, especially if fit is loose. So I'm looking for an upgrade to something more 'fun' for outdoors without paying an arm and a leg price!
@@iiWiReviews and once again, thanks for your reviews and answers. #1 go-to channel for me, shame not all the devices I'm interested were reviewed. Manufacturers should step up and send you free review units, haha!
Can you use it as a bluetooth dac connected to your phone? Would that affect audio quality? I kinda just want it as a high quality headphone jack for my phone lol
In that case you should opt for a Bluetooth DAC without the whole DAP thing (OS, screen, etc.). It will be smaller, easier on the battery, and better for that particular use case than the DAP. I haven't personally tested any BT DAC but iFi Go Blu comes to mind.
I noticed something similar after updating the Android version, next day after this review. I hope that issue will be resolved with the next update. Something similar used to happen from time to time with my phone updates too and it usually gets fixed with the next one.
Projecting your feelings of inadequacy much??? lol. u funny... Anyone who enjoys hi fidelity on the go "buys this crap", obviously. I use it during my lunch break most days I am working. Way to keep it classy, there boss!
@@nelsonc6173 Hah!! I’m a boomer and I love daps!!! Have a Astell & Kerns Kahn Alpha and the Shanling M6 Ultra. Saving up for the Hiby R6 III!! Can’t wait to try their equalizer apps!!!!
is the screen good enough to watch video on I mean if you loaded a bunch of video onto an SD card and installed VLC could you enjoy watching video on it??
I paid $300 for my first SONY Casette Walkman in the 70's so this is a steal
In 1988 in Trieste, I paid 200 German marks for a *Sanyo* portable cassette player-walkman. More precisely, my parents bought it for me. Even back in 1982, I was "infected" with a gramophone, I remember how as a kid I was amazed that the same sound could be heard directly from the gramophone stylus, only much quieter than on the speaker...🤒
70''s? I thought the Sony Walkman debuted in the mid 80's.
I own a cassette when I was a 4 year old in 93 lol. 😝 loved it!
About 78 or 79 I remember
I have finally decided on the R6 III~great points about OS Android and Hiby sound quality~your review is excellent!
Thanks, Srbo. I own this DAP and love it! Great review. Cheers from USA!
Can you confirm whether or not the player does true gapless playback? Struggling to find info.
What kind of headphones do you use
Thanks for the great review. ❤
I’m using this for the last two weeks. It is amazing! Streaming via Apple Music, Spotify, UA-cam Music, etc is not that different from a smartphone/DAC combination. But, oh man, when you start to play FLAC/DSD/MQA, you’ll reach nirvana! So, keep in mind that if you are going to buy this, you have to invest in buying those very expensive FLAC/DSD/MQA albums.
N.B. MSEB is magic in HiBy devices! It is systemwide and noticeably alters the sound to your liking.
How long can the battery last when playing with 3.5mm AB with wifi off ?
@@CoffeeXmusic Close to the reported 15 hours. The standby is also amazing! The battery drains around 1 to 2 percent during the night with wifi and Bluetooth off. These numbers are not encouraging if you compare them to many other DAPs, especially older ones. But you have to understand that this has a very recent SoC (Snapdragon 665) and a very recent OS (Android 12); it will give you a complete smartphone experience with long years of support. I'm very happy with it! With my music-listening habit, I'm charging it once a week.
@@sudipchatterjee oh wow that’s really awesome. I’m looking for one with long playback time. Actually I’m more keen on the R6 pro 2, but seems like it has much shorter playtime.
@@CoffeeXmusic Oh mate, I was hell-bent on getting that, too, like you. But, as you rightly mentioned, that lackluster battery endurance turned me away. Aside from that, I couldn't find any DSD1024 or PCM 1536 files anywhere in the market. The battery capacity is marginally bigger. It also does not have THX amplifiers even at this price. So I decided to save $250 and bought the R6 III. With that saved money, I bought some very good albums, and you know what, it feels like the good old days of cassettes and CDs when we "owned" the music we listened to.
@@sudipchatterjee thank you for your valuable feedback man. I will put this in my list and compare it with a few others before making the purchase decision :)
Very helpful comparisons that are relevant to most use cases. Thank you!
I enjoy your videos every time no matter if I care about the devices you review or not.
Purchased mine a while back, and like the dap a lot. It's quick boot up time is a plus. Sound wise, it tickles my auditory nerves.
What kind of headphones do you use
hifiman he400se, Ath m50, some different tws, and thieaudio iems.
@ralphgabriel2363 thanks for the reply I'm really looking forward to this player, I want to compare the sound with the phone. so far, I have some more or less normal ATH srbt5 headphones, it is possible via cable, good sound, but I want more :)
@@КостянтинБубна I had just recently bought the two over the ear headphones, prior to that it was iem's all the time. keep up with experimenting, going down the sound rabbit hole is fun, but it can get expensive.
@@ralphgabriel2363 congratulations on your purchase. yes, this hobby is really expensive. my wife scolds me and says that I want a lot :) says why do you need more, you already have one pair of headphones
Thanks!
Appreciate it!
I love the MSEB function, it's really very useful.
Thank you for this review. I've had a Fiio M11 first gen for years and I love it to listen to my local library. Plus the Poweramp Equaliser is perfect for me. But when I'm streaming music from Deezer, I have a very hard time with the equalizer (no built-in EQ in the Fiio and the third party equalizers make the system bug). So I'm thinking about buying this R6 III to solve these problems. A few interrogations though :
1. On my Fiio M11 I am very used to a specific parametric EQ setting on Poweramp. I wonder if I will be able to find the equivalent setting with the EMDB thing. Is it easy to use ? Isn't there a parametric EQ at all in this machine ?
2. Does the EMDB setting affect the sound of streaming services the same way it does with the local library ? I've had a very hard time EQing Deezer with my Fiio so that's very important for me.
3. On this machine, is the sound quality with streaming services as good as it is with local library flac files ? I'm using Deezer's CD quality option.
4. Is there a security option that prevents the buttons and volume wheel from accidently spinning when the device is in your pocket ? There is such an option on my Fiio and I love it.
Thank you so much.
Can I connect the R6iii to another DAC device via the type C port, which acts as an audio output? And how to do that? I tried plugging in another DAC, but there was no audio output signal.
MSEB is a heavily underused feature. It's basically the only reason I buy HiBy, together with a good price.
I love that and the soundfield plugin
Does MSEB work when you use it as Bluetooth dac/amp?
Noob question; when you used as a bluetooth which DAC is being used? The Bluetooth Receiver or DAP?
I just picked this up and love it so far! I just need good IEM earphones to really take advantage of this player. Still searching. Right now I am using wired apple earbuds for 16 bucks LOL! But they actually sound really good!
The screen head on looks great but side angle viewing is a little compromised considering it's a ISP screen.
I just received the Ikko OH5. Pair them with softear tips and it’s magic time!!!
@@KENNETHDRUMMER Oh man...500 bucks is a little to extreme for me!!! But they sure look nice!
@@nelsonc6173
In that case, try the BQEYZ Autumn. Very close sounding to the Ikko OH5 @ $200.00.
Aful Performer 5 is a really good option for this dap. I have both. Wonderful synergy.
I recently ordered ikko oh10 for like 110 from official store
I hope it will be a good pair with r6 gen3
Mozes li mi reci kako je u poredzenju sa Tempotec V6. Imam problem. Tempotec je kasnio pa sam narucio Hiby r6 3. Hiby ce stici po privatne kanale ali u medzuvremenu stigao je i Tempotec na carini a refundiran. pa ako je znatno bolji Hiby dal da uopste placam carinu za V6 temp.
Pozdrav iz Skopja. Odlican Engleski tehnoloski fond reci super. 🙏
Pozdrav i hvala. Tempotec V6 nisam imao prilike da čujem pa stvarno ne mogu da ih uporedim. Pozdrav za Skopje! 🍻
Hi, thanks for the video. Could you connect line out on this to transfer /record music on a sony mini disc player please?
Man at that price point is nut do they realize handle pc cost the same with better resolution and porn and UA-cam 😂
You can enjoy porn on it with hi-res sound🤟 bro
is the screen good enough to watch video on I mean if you loaded a bunch of video onto an SD card and installed VLC could you enjoy watching video on it??
do you think this player will be able to open isodynamic headphones like audeze m-100 or something more expensive
Hi! Would it be possible for us to have your thoughts/review on the Hiby R6 Pro gen 2? I love your review on this regular R6
I guess it being class A makes it special. I know of only one class A portable dac. The Aune B1S. I don't think it is in production anymore, but still for sale.
Did you have opportunity to listen *Aune* *M1P* ? (although the M1P does not have an A class)
I am interested in the Aune M1P 😶🌫️
Hiby r5 gen 2 is also class a.
Not sure of gen 1 but i think it was….i think gen 2 just has a better battery…better than the r3.
For this , would it be ongoing? for what is says and what it does.
Great review, as always @iiWiReviews! How is the digital output compared to Pi2AES, or similar? I'm thinking this (or iBasso) as an alternative to a bit perfect streamer.
My choice is between R6 Gen3 and a Cayin RU7 - what do you think is better sounding?
how is the software ? I have the Fiio X5, it's very very slow
It's quite fast, comparable to a midrange smartphone these days because of a decent Snapdragon 665 SoC. I never used X5, but given its date and hardware, it is expected to be on a slower side these days.
Hei! What do you think, is it better than RU6 that I own now thanks to your review? I want to upgrade, not sure to which DAP though. Thinking about Hiby R6 III or DX170/DX200/maybe even DX260 but it is kinda expensive, don't really want to pay that much for a portable device
It was some time ago but as I remembered RU6 sounds warmer but less precise. R6 III provides punchier, quicker, and more revealing sound, but not as warm and relaxed. It should be an upgrade if you don't mind this shift to different tonality.
@@iiWiReviews that's odd, I didn't get the notification from yt.
But yeah, I am experimenting with things at the moment and in a search for a best value DAP.
I do not care much about reference-neutral sound in my portable setup but RU6 with my almost flat neutral etymotic 4s doesn't pair well enough, especially if fit is loose.
So I'm looking for an upgrade to something more 'fun' for outdoors without paying an arm and a leg price!
@@iiWiReviews and once again, thanks for your reviews and answers. #1 go-to channel for me, shame not all the devices I'm interested were reviewed. Manufacturers should step up and send you free review units, haha!
Can the HiBy stream via airplay?
Can you use it as a bluetooth dac connected to your phone? Would that affect audio quality? I kinda just want it as a high quality headphone jack for my phone lol
In that case you should opt for a Bluetooth DAC without the whole DAP thing (OS, screen, etc.). It will be smaller, easier on the battery, and better for that particular use case than the DAP.
I haven't personally tested any BT DAC but iFi Go Blu comes to mind.
Thank U!
Should i buy this dap or the mw 306
How does this stack up in July 2024 with the R4 that launched?
I compared them here: ua-cam.com/video/2Oc9WfhJ_Pc/v-deo.htmlsi=oZDhLMxwqyRkdf3c
I loved you in The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler.
In a blind test, would one detect RSIII from a phone+UA5 combo easily??
If that person has a good pair of headphones/earphones then yes, quite easily in my opinion.
thanks for this video.Does it mount as an external Drive on a Mac ?
I bought it a week ago. Everything is fine, but is it normal that it consumes a lot of battery in standby?😢
I noticed something similar after updating the Android version, next day after this review. I hope that issue will be resolved with the next update.
Something similar used to happen from time to time with my phone updates too and it usually gets fixed with the next one.
Was this resolved?
@@larsli8649 a little, it still consumes battery in standby. But it's not as drastic as when I bought it.
What player do you use on smartphone. I use USB audio player pro for non resampled playback.
Same as you.
🙋♂️SRBJ …MORE OPTIONS FOR MORE PEOPLE TO CHOOSE 👍🤗💚💚💚
Try Hibi R6 Pro II )
Interesting
You kind of look and talk like Adam Ondra.
Are you maybe also a climber? 😄
Unfortunately, I'm no climber. I can barely climb a steep hill without pausing for breath. 😅
Hello. How do you think compares to the expensive Astell&Kern R25 I wonder?
Who buys this crap ? And why ? To have that amazing sound quality, on a subway ? A flight ? While running ? 🤣
Projecting your feelings of inadequacy much??? lol. u funny... Anyone who enjoys hi fidelity on the go "buys this crap", obviously. I use it during my lunch break most days I am working. Way to keep it classy, there boss!
Obviously you don’t enjoy quality reproduced music as much as we do.
Crap? Must be a boomer.
@@nelsonc6173
Hah!! I’m a boomer and I love daps!!! Have a Astell & Kerns Kahn Alpha and the Shanling M6 Ultra. Saving up for the Hiby R6 III!! Can’t wait to try their equalizer apps!!!!
I got it to listen to my music at any volume at any time at home in my apartment and it sounds amazing.
is the screen good enough to watch video on I mean if you loaded a bunch of video onto an SD card and installed VLC could you enjoy watching video on it??
I haven't tried it that way but personally I wouldn't be happy watching movies on it. Even a budget smartphone is better for that kind of use.