HiBy FC1 Review - Competent Audio Adapter with the ES9270 SABRE DAC

[@callumelcombe3703]

This is an unboxing, not really a review.

[@shimonavraham1852]

Thank you

[@MrJabinho]

Not the best SQ. Very low power but OK with low impedance IEM's. Good price/quality ratio.

[@VortexReviews1]

I agree.

[@austinporter4285]

Would it be worth it for plugging a phone into having it run to a car EQ that runs to my amps? Not wanting to pay hundred but it looks like I might have to.

[@skyhero1888]

only the emblem with the Hi Res symbol and headphone jack is plastic all the rest is Metal/Alu I bought the FC 3 now in red ,looks so awesome the FC1 I will buy in red too. Then I have 1 FC1 3 FC3 and 1 FC4. I can’t really hear a difference between FC 3 and FC4 both are awesome . I use them with iPad Pro 12,9 M2 and Philips Fidelio X3❤️ and in some days with the Meze 109 Pro

[@VortexReviews1]

You got some nice gear 👍

[@victordanieldiaz1286]

Can you hear any difference between FC1 vs FC3?

[@skyhero1888]

@@victordanieldiaz1286 No, for me it’s 100% the same.

[@soulxavier]

You didn't notice more volume on the fc3?​@@skyhero1888

[@atlauu]

How it for fps games?

[@VortexReviews1]

Seems fine for that.

[@erkyperky1387]

This has got the same specs as Whizzer DA1, but without detachable cable. Has anyone experienced the DA1?

[@VortexReviews1]

I have not tried the DA1.

[@_Juras]

Which headphones are the best under 25 dollars? I watched some reviews and openheart Resin look good, are there any better options?

[@VortexReviews1]

There are a few good options like the KBear KS1, Tin T1 Plus, Blon 01, Blon 03, Openheart is good but a bit too bassy.

[@_Juras]

@@VortexReviews1 thx

[@VortexReviews1]

@@_Juras No problem.

[@muhammadzakyzahran7260]

how much different from fc3. Fc3 2x more expensive than this. Or this is still good enough?

[@VortexReviews1]

Never tried the FC3 but on paper it doesn't look like it's worth it.

[@magarincho]

I just thinking if i buy 7Hz Zero. What's your opinion i wanna get some USB DAC: HiBy FC1 (if this cheap work propper), HiBy FC3 or FiiO KA1? (music on cheap smartphone)

[@VortexReviews1]

The FC1 is decent and has been updated since I did this video. There are also options from Tempotec but not tried them apart from the HD II

[@magarincho]

@@VortexReviews1 Do you think tempotec is more decent and capable ?

[@VortexReviews1]

@@magarincho They are capable especially the E44 variant. Many good adapters these days. Just depends on budget.

[@eszee]

Is the hardware volume control on the dac independence of the source? Like if I control the volume using dac buttons will it change the system volume of the windows/android device?

[@VortexReviews1]

It's independent.

[@hugoigni]

@@VortexReviews1 so what do you recommend when using in a PC? max out in the dac and controlling the volume in windows?

[@VortexReviews1]

@@hugoigni I prefer to max it in Windows then control the volume on the dongle or amp.

[@hugoignacio6176]

​@@VortexReviews1 thanks!

[@VortexReviews1]

@@hugoignacio6176 No problem at all.

[@emreisiklar]

This one or fc3 ? Not interested in mqa

[@VortexReviews1]

Not tried the FC3 but the only difference from what I see is MQA support as they both have the same power output.

[@MatchRoad]

Any idea if this can be used in a tv???

[@VortexReviews1]

No longer own this to test that.

[@quezgot808s3]

Hey does the dac get really loud With the 30 step volume control ?

[@VortexReviews1]

I find it does but it depends on what you are powering?

[@skyhero1888]

The FC3 getting extremely loud and I think FC 1 get the same loudness because both have 70mW I have 2 FC3 (1 is the old FC3 with the Round LED indicator)and 1 FC4 and now I bought a another FC3 and a FC1 because they are in Red Color and it looks so nice.

[@jandersoncosta19]

Friend, do you know of an in-ear phone that has a more neutral response? And this FC1 is better than the Meizu HiFi DAC?

[@VortexReviews1]

I don't know of many neutral earphones but I heard the Final E500 is supposed to be quite neutral. I would not say the FC1 is better than the Meizu but different.

[@SileDevil]

does it improve the sound and clarity of a laptop?

[@VortexReviews1]

It will if the onboard laptop audio is not that great.

[@sorcerermax5111]

How is the sound compared to that Sonata?

[@VortexReviews1]

I don't have the Sonata with me for direct comparison but I would not say it is not better or worse from memory.

[@skyhero1888]

FC 3 is much better because it have a ES chip ( ES 9281 Pro ) and the FC3 have 10mW more power

[@sorcerermax5111]

Are any of these dongle DACs below $80 worth buying if we are using sensitive and easy to drive IEMs like KZs, CCAs etc especially to get better and cleaner sound than Smartphone's inbuilt DAC?

[@VortexReviews1]

They typically have a cleaner output than a phone headphone jack.

[@disastermaster1413]

Xtrempro usb amp is the best one I've seen so far

[@skyhero1888]

@@VortexReviews1 u have a iPhone with the Apple dingle u will not hear a difference because Apple have the best audio hardware but if u have not a iPhone I highly recommend the Hiby FC1 or FC3. If u have Apple Music and over ear headphones it’s a perfect solution because u can hear the Apple Music in best possible quality,Lossless ,HI Res Lossless and Dolby Atmos.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@skyhero1888 Android only for me and I have since sold this FC1 as I did not use it unfortunately. I use either the Truthear Shio or Jcally AP90 these days.

[@skyhero1888]

@@VortexReviews1 these two dac/amps has no ESS chip.

[@ichiiliev798]

For smartphone or not?

[@VortexReviews1]

For smartphones as well.