A DAP for All! | Hiby Digital M300 Review

Sharing my experience with the Hiby Digital M300 digital audio player which was provided by Hiby for review
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[@suryosatrio6005]

Did you adjust the media volume to max in the setting i mean you use that in 50 volume level then im just in 30 to 35 level and it sound pretty loud.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

No I hadn't, this gave me lots more headroom. So there's a small nitpick solved. Thank you.

[@justtictac1342]

I’ve been thinking about saving up for a dap recently, perfect timing for a video like this !

[@ImAWSMDanny]

mtlbbb!

[@justtictac1342]

unfortunately all of my cables are 4.4 so im gonna need a DAP with a 4.4 termination@@ImAWSMDanny

[@alexeiboukirev8357]

I use 2.5 on my HiBy R3 Pro Saber and love it. I know some people complain that 2.5 can break. So can screen, buttons, etc. Don't like it, don't use it. I am happy that 2.5 is also on my R5 Mk2. And 4.4 uses too much space better saved for larger battery.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Good points.

[@wahid-lg1kk]

I like 2.5 better then 4.4 for the same reasons

[@yudhanjaya]

Thanks for a solid review. Ordered one.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Thanks for tuning in, I appreciate your feedback. Hope you enjoy. Which color did you get?

[@yudhanjaya]

Silver. I like the look of it.

[@AudioSmithSword]

I will probably pick one of these up eventually. Great review!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Yes M300 is great, R4 is also very good. Hiby cooking.

[@AudioSmithSword]

@@ImAWSMDanny R4D2 when...or is it R43p0? Idk I've never watched star war

[@hokagoteatimereviews]

Great video! The M300 is a fantastic piece of hardware!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

It really is

[@theguynextdoor3735]

Cool review

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Thank you 😊

[@seanrobsob8883]

Good review. I have the 300 and love it. Only downside is the batt

[@tom75uk]

just disable all the Google apps and you'll get a lot longer out of it

[@wana.me003]

Thank you for your review Danny! I personally use this with the colorfly MP1 for the 4.4. Using it as a transport is fun and I can get to KZbin and use the speaker when I want to, basically a phone without the network functionality. Very in point review!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Yooooo I was using it with the M1P also! That little thing is built like a tank.

[@richt8113]

That key ring thing that you mention is actually for connecting a lanyard which is actually very useful when doing activities .

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I just put it in my pocket for stuff like that. I'd rather have it secured in a pocket with a zipper than flopping around hanging off me. I guess you could hold onto it but still feels redundant.

[@Jaawaudio]

10/10 would listen to more Danny's life story 👍

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I should ramble more

[@munter68]

Thx for your honest thoughts! Do you think the M300 is sonically an upgrade from the Iphone SE or other Phones with headphone jack (Tuning, Details, Soundstage...)?

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Compared to my iPhone SE, yes.

[@munter68]

@@ImAWSMDanny Thx and keep it up!

[@MaxWeitzel3141]

❤

[@hailsarchive]

I really want one...

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Get 2

[@MovieMakerKid90]

hiby digital is really promising! and i agree with you, a 4.4 balanced output wouldve been nice

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Maybe next version

[@GOZES]

Do you find that apps like Tidal are very slow to load music from the SD card? I'm having that issue with the m300 where Tidal will take up to 5min to start playing music I downloaded on the app to the SD card

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Apple Music does that only after I first turn on the device. Like it's loading everything.

[@GOZES]

@@ImAWSMDanny yeah same on Tidal it's loaded after the intial load but the first load after boot is sloooooooow

[@Snake-eyez97]

@@GOZESi had that issue and what i did is format the sd card as internal if you downloaded your songs from tidal and it will work

[@Mr.P001]

Thank you for the review it was a device I was considering and at the time this would have been a relative bargain. However with Hiby R4 about to drop that, for me, relegates the M300 to the back shelves. My only decision is whether to pre order the R4 or wait for availability on Amazon

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I always like Amazon since it makes taking care of any issues (Replacements/Returns) very easy. Always give yourself any benefit you can.

[@SocaFirst]

fm radio with res?

[@nmatheis]

A few questions for you, Danny. I may have missed it, but... 1. how is soundstage on this compared to other DAPs or dongles, 2. did you notice any difference in sound between the Hiby app and Apple Music or Spotify with the same songs, 3. can you download albums, playlists, and songs from Apple Music and/or Spotify to the micro SD card? Thx!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

1. Stage felt on par with my other stuff I have currently, maybe a bit more than DX170 and the iPhone at least 2. I did not notice any difference in sound between apps even without the bit perfect playback, just small delays here and there (like maybe a second) 3. Yes, I had all my music on the micro sd card actually

[@nmatheis]

Thx for the answers, Danny! On my old Shanling M6, the audible difference between apps is quite noticeable. The built in Shanling app sounds very rich but lacks gapless playback. Other apps sound neutral and lack note weight but have gapless playback. I didn't think I've tried Shanling's Eddict app on it, though. Maybe that'll provide similar sound to the built in player while providing gapless... 🤔

[@kaydencarr7930]

Can you used the usb c to use with an amplifier?

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I used it for external DACs. Did not try with a standalone AMP.

[@BassDad8]

I love my R6 iii, but if I had seen this 6 months ago… if it existed 6 months ago (not sure?), I would have saved myself $300. Nice review man!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Thanks for tuning in. Hiby makes the best DAPs it seems. I want to eventually get something to replace the DX170. I don't think this was out 6 months ago anyways.

[@ralphgabriel2363]

My R6 iii is my favorite dap, and got the M300 at a great price.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

@@ralphgabriel2363 R6 III is sexy, I wish I could try it.

[@ishmoneboles4239]

Just got the m300 today. I love it!! I have a 128 SD card and trying to move all apps to SD card. Is that possible? I can see all my pictures that I had on the card. I got the blue one. I love it!!!!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

It's a great little DAP. I'm using mine right now. I didn't find an option to transfer apps. I'll double check.

[@ishmoneboles4239]

@ImAWSMDanny thank you so much. Since I have the sd card on it, does it just roll over to SD, once the 32 gb on the device gets filled?

[@spenzalii]

Gotta admit, I'm intrigued. I've been holding off on a Sony Walkman, but I wasn't too keen on a proprietary charging/sync cable on the a45 and the a305 was a bit more expensive.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Yea I wanted the N306 but then the M300 got my attention when it released.

[@raynerstuelgalid]

Can this thing do Tidal and USB Audio Player PRO Android?

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I didn't have those 2 to test but it should if it runs on Android.

[@mongrain8934]

Can you listen to FM radio if WIFi is turned off ?

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Yes

[@ishmone21]

Did you add a SD card? If you did what kind? I bought this yesterday from Amazon, and it will be here possibly Thursday. Thx in advance

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I did. I only use the Samsung EVO cards off Amazon. The blue ones. This DAP supports up to 2TB but that size is very expensive and only made by two brands currently. I am using a 128GB one currently.

[@ishmone21]

@ImAWSMDanny do you still like the device? This is my first dap ever. I'm tired of using my Samsung s24 ultra for spotify. Want to use something smaller. I'll buy the 128 sd card on Amazon too, then. The blue one. Thank you so much!! I hope I invested in the right dap!!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

@@ishmone21 I use this DAP every day. It is my go-to portable solution. I use it both for bluetooth (in the car or with wireless stuff) and for wired sets. If I am moving and listening to music I use the M300.

[@ishmone21]

@ImAWSMDanny I've heard that the volume is low on this device. Is that true, or is it plenty loud? Thank you for spending time answering my questions, subscribed

[@ImAWSMDanny]

@@ishmone21 out of the box it was but there is actually two audio settings. The volume rocker controls main volume but in the settings there is options for volume mixing. So make sure to go in there and adjust media volume if needed.

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Does it support loseless apple music?

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Yes, that's what I use on mine.

[@exactom6320]

I use a lg v60 in a similar way. This seems like a good option though.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Yea V60 is great. Same concept here.

[@user-fv7mx3rl6r]

Приветствую Уважаемый! Москва у экрана! Как всегда отлично!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I appreciate your continued support!

[@Yukiche]

hiby m300 or r4?

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Both. Depends on preference. I like the R4 more but use the M300 for on the go more.

[@chlorreen]

didnt expect to see kpop in the video at all lol

[@ImAWSMDanny]

kpop is life

[@HobbyTalk]

Alligator rhythm

[@ImAWSMDanny]

🐊 🎶

[@dragonfire61]

100% on skipping the speaker and adding 4.4 pentaconn

[@ImAWSMDanny]

It only makes sense. It would really elevate appeal.

[@justtictac1342]

First, I win!

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Yes you win, let everyone bare witness to your eternal victory.

[@TechieFelixLP]

DAP Me Up, Danny,

[@ImAWSMDanny]

🤝

[@davispatterson7093]

This must be some kind of sorcery. I am doing some research on the internet to buy a pmp for myself and the iphone se pops up everywhere. I lost that phone to water damage 3 years back.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Lol, if it wasn't for no expandable storage it would still be a banger.

[@davispatterson7093]

@@ImAWSMDanny that's very true. And the 128gb variant is as rare as a black sun.

[@davispatterson7093]

@@ImAWSMDanny BTW, your thoughts on Sony NW A306 as this HiBy and Sony are closely matched in terms of price?

[@obodioreviews]

𝓲𝓫𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓸

[@ImAWSMDanny]

🎩

[@wahid-lg1kk]

The 'key ring' thing is not. It's an Asian thing, for a lanyard, you can hang it around your neck. Look like a vegetable seller. Also an Asian thing.

[@trubadyr99]

Don't project your naïveness, sir. My phone? It streams. It has unlimited, unrestricted data. Therefore, I can use streaming services and watch KZbin. On the go, that is. Enough said?

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Good for you. Mine does as well. I still like uninterrupted listening though. I grew up with dedicated devices for everything. I prefer it that way.

[@trubadyr99]

@@ImAWSMDanny My streaming services are uninterrupted. All a man needs is a good phone for streamed or locally stored music, unlimited data, good IEMs and a good DAC/amp. Enough said.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Your music isn't interrupted when you get a text, phone call or other notification? Also phones are just more distracting in general. I like to disconnect from the world when I listen to music for enjoyment. If your phone works for you that's fine but that's not an argument for those who don't want to use their phones for everything.

[@trubadyr99]

@@ImAWSMDanny I have a second phone dedicated for music listening. I have removed all the annoyances from it and optimized it for streaming and local audio. Works wonders with either Mogo 2 or Hiby FC6. Look at the Mint cellular, for instance. It gives you a very inexpensive limitless, quality 5G connection.