HiBy R6 GEN III DAP Review - Audiophile Survival Kit

[@nelsonc6173]

I just picked it up and love it!!! My first DAP and outperformed my expectations! The UI is snappy and soundstage delivers wide with excellent bass! Works great for my private listening and for my car when I'm on the go! It's a great DAP and very satisfied!

[@Flavius7]

I would say it checks all the right boxes and does everything without asking for too much. It's a very honest device!

[@Soundnews]

Exactly my thoughts

[@andrewowens5577]

I picked one up. The headphone amplifier is excellent

[@joshchacko7729]

How would the sound signature of the Dethonray Pegasus SG-1 compare to these and the iBasso DX170?

[@gourabasis]

Really curious as to how it stacks uo against ibasso dx170

[@pcpandarathil]

Which DAP would you suggest between Hiby R6 III, Shanling M3 Ultra and iBasso DX170? I like all kinds of music and my consideration will be a wide soundstage with maximum details. Thank you in advance.

[@tamazhi6762]

What did you decide to go with?

[@wishvv]

Great review! Would like your advice between Eversolo DMP A6 and this Fiio R7, if I can only buy one, which one would you recommend? And why? Your inputs and opinion would be very appreciated. 😊

[@aevorozco]

I would like to know how does the Hiby R6 Gen III match up with the FiiO M11 Plus with ESS? I am planning to get a DAP but could not decide between the two.

[@orangedan5424]

Thanks for the review, just wondering hows the battery life if you are using Bluetooth headphones? Most specs listed only when connected to balanced or 3.5. They seem to have huge battery, should last longer?

[@instilledbee]

Thanks for the review! Any chance you can compare this with Fiio M11S? Seems to be the main competitor at this price point

[@Soundnews]

R6 III in it's stock form reminds about the M11S sound, in Class-A mode it's a different animal and with MBSEB enabled (sound enhancements) you can make customized it a lot more.

[@joncruz]

The problem with the M11 is the growing battery after 6 months.

[@kenchi5030]

How would this compare to the Shanling M7 (same dac chip?) or the M6 Ultra (since you reviewed both of those before), or the Tempotec V6?

[@Soundnews]

R6 III is more neutral than both Shanlings, leaning towards the M7 sound. It isn't that powerful and it's not that punchy or natural sounding in its stock form, but after playing with plugins, Class-A and MSEB settings then it will compete with both, albeit offering a lower battery life. Out of the box, you need to spend some time until R6 III will start wowing you.

[@kenchi5030]

@@Soundnews Thanks for your opinion, I tried the M6 Ultra and also M7 at the shop and have to say I like the shanling sound, especially M7 even though I like the M6 Ultra for its more natural sound... thank you for your time

[@silverssonyoutube8438]

Does it work ok with spotify

[@AdamBur]

Yes. But it’s better to use Tidal, qobuz or deezer.

[@craigmatthews4102]

Hi. Can u tell me how does the FiiO Fh5s sound with this Hiby R6 iii? I already have FH3. Thanks

[@louisscutti8497]

Does the USB-C port, output audio? Or is it simply for charging? Wondering the best way to connect this to a Car Stereo.

[@MobileDecay]

In general, android supports audio from the USB port. Some require a dac chip. If you have a dac it will work though.

[@SirQuacksalotthe1st]

How well would it drive 150ohm headphones sensitivity 110 dB Want it to power my Hd620s

[@guilladogui8259]

whats the difference between this and the LG V60 ThinQ with quad dac as a music player ? its an old phone but is only 150 with a dac built in

[@datdudeinred]

Hey Sandu what's your fav dongle dac? & also cheapest desktop amp dac? I was planning on using both with the harmonicdyne Athena & 7hz timeless.

[@RizzY_RUS]

I need to know what would be better Hiby r6 gen 3 or Fiio's m11s My main priority is bass and battery life

[@briangrant9942]

I'm going with Hiby r6 gen 3 it has a lot more features, and it has android 12 the fiio's m11 is only android 10 which means Hiby r6 gen 3 should have better battery life and because Hiby r6 gen 3 has like two different equalizer the bass is not going to be a problem.

[@shaunbrady15]

Can you charge the device and use the headphone out at the same time?

[@-NoRussian]

Hey bro just discovered your channel I was wondering what portable amp dac you recommend for um3dt iem keep up the good work subscribed!

[@Soundnews]

If you need an end-game portable DAC/Amp combo, then Shanling H7 would be my no.1 choice.

[@-NoRussian]

@@Soundnews one more question what about a portable dap on the go m11 pro?

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Between this and hiby r6 pro II which one you would pick for streaming music? Thanks a lot

[@GlennEdell]

Im thinking about this one or the Fiio M23. What's your recommendation?

[@vaisakhmurali6918]

Have you tried ibasso dx 170? If so it better than this? If you have ever tried ibasso, would you prefer ibasso or hiby?

[@vishweshji]

Is this closer to End Game daps? My budget is 2k but this one looks impressive.

[@jackdanyal4329]

mostly you will not hear the diff between this dap or the one which will cost 2K. only more power, more features, bulkier and heavier :)

[@vishweshji]

@@jackdanyal4329 perfect

[@nusu5331]

which top tier daps did you hear? what about r2r dac daps or tube daps from cayin or the fiio m17? pretty bold claim you have put out @@jackdanyal4329

[@audiofile1178]

I'm looking for an android DAP to complement my HiBy RS2 which is very natural but not powerful and does not pair well with warm IEMs, I need something that's Musical and Dynamic or Powerful sounding and R6 Gen III does not seem to fit that description well, atleast not in stock settings. I don't want to mess aroumd with EQ and setting so what other DAP would you recommend in this price range or slightly above? I'm curious to know if MSEB works with MQA tracks on other HiBy DAPs? On my HiBy RS2 it does not.

[@Soundnews]

Check my Shanling M6 Ultra video and your needs will be answered.

[@mokisan]

@4:04 whats the album or the song on the hiby player ?

[@Soundnews]

This one: www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/catalogue/products/beethoven-pathetiquemoonlightappassionata-yundi-338 If you love Beethoven, you'll get goose bumps in no time.

[@mokisan]

@@Soundnews thank you!

[@quantum_m3chan1c]

How does this stack up in July 2024 with the release of the R4?

[@thedar7164]

I guess what I am hearing is that a Sony NW A306 with a simgot DEW4X attached wipes the floor with Hiby R Gen3 all day long. Interesting.

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Bro between this and sony am2 which one you think is a better option? Thanks

[@alexsmith3614]

What's the player's charging time? I've received it today. The charge was 30%. I was charging it for 5 hrs with a 2A charger and it's still 90%. What is wrong?

[@MaZEEZaM]

Its probably set to a battery saver mode if that's a think for this player. My S21 phone has a battery saver mode that sets a max charge of 85%. It increases the life of the battery.

[@Zhorellski]

I drained the battery and charged it while it’s turned off, took about 6 hrs to go 100%.

[@johnfairweather9188]

Can you upload music from your CD collection on a computer?

[@jd.blackcat]

Does the R6 III supports moving apps like tidal to the micro sd, so I could download my playlist onto the sd card and not the internal storage to use tidal offline?

[@nusu5331]

you can choose the directory for dowbloads in the tidal app. no matter which dap or phone you are using.

[@ekjellgren]

Is it best for streaming vs local storage?

[@Ozzie070]

How is bluetooth stability?

[@aceryn2341]

This for $500 or the Shanling M3 Ultra on sale for $409?

[@micah4396]

I share the dilemma. There is much to like about both. I am leaning to the m3 ultra though I wish it had dedicated line out, bottom side jacks and the ability to run launchers.

[@AkhileshKotla777]

I'm confused. I just got a Shanling M3 Ultra. Should I return it and get this one? I still have time to return it. Please advise.

[@Soundnews]

Can't help with purchase decisions, but M3 Ultra is a mighty fine DAP, I wouldn't return it

[@AkhileshKotla777]

@@Soundnews Thank you for clarifying! Love your reviews and your passion for sound ♥️

[@geoffk6375]

​@@AkhileshKotla777 hi, how do you like the M3 ultra. Mine is on its way

[@AkhileshKotla777]

@@geoffk6375 Hi Geoff, it's amazing - I love it! I'm using it in my car as well as for late night listening. It has that smooth Shanling sound with a slight mid-bass lift that's great for Electronic music. Also it's very ergonomic and extremely portable. I'm sure you'll love it too!

[@geoffk6375]

@@AkhileshKotla777 that's brilliant can't wait to try it out when it arrives and thanks for the reply , electronic music is my thing 👍🏽

[@ntc333]

hiby r6 gen 3 or m300?

[@jamotter8967]

Does this R6 Pro II player have enough power to drive headphones, specifically the classic Sennheiser HD 650 (SPL 104)? Some reviews imply it is tailored to ear buds, and is "relatively low powered". No doubt this unit has superb sound, but if it cannot drive my headphones, I will look elsewhere. Please advise.

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

it's not a HIBY R6ii pro, it's the new HIBY R6III.

[@IM-nt6ql]

Hiby R6 gen III or RS2 on sound quality alone

[@MaZEEZaM]

That's what I would like to know, also the release date as its available for preorder but no release date is listed. The RSII costs a lot more so I would hope its much better but it has the same ram and running the same version of snapdragon. I have learned from buying the $1,800 AUD Sony walkman, spending a lot doesn't guarantee a good product as it has So many issues it souldn't for the price and I will be returning it for a full refund and buying a Hiby player.

[@lextr3110]

This or shanling h7 with phone?

[@Soundnews]

H7 is unbeatable as of right now...on a few things it is even better than FiiO's Q7

[@dgukov]

@Soundnews Could you please advice how is H7 vs M6 ultra? Headphones HD800s. I don't need portability, use at work. Thank you. P.S. m6 Ultra I can buy same price or a bit cheaper P.P.S. now using DX300 with amp13 and it still too much/bright details and not enough "body"

[@lextr3110]

Did you try the h7 optical and spdif input ... is it synchronous.... looking to use it for a crossover and two/three to sync up without delay.. i dont trust to be able to sync many dacs that are doing async reclocking Also can we use it without problem while charging without change in sound... important

[@Soundnews]

@@dgukov Shanling H7 is currently the best portable DAC/Amp combo I've tried. It has enough body, warmth and smoothness, but it needs at least 100 hours of use until it starts showing off those traits.

[@masterazlan6999]

Boss, review earmen Angel..dac n amp Cuz dap wont last in time If u really looks at the long term suitabllity..2Watts boss. peace!

[@Luvdac62]

Another day another dap. With streaming becoming popular and now we have roon and roon arc, roon ready is a must. Roon arc would ideally require a sim card for data on the go ( hiby r8 stainless only in China and japan). I'm rocking a fiio m11 plus ess atm and I won't upgrade until I find a dap that comes with a sim card.

[@Soundnews]

Hey buddy, can you explain what Roon Arc adds on board that dedicated streaming apps don't have? Just curious.

[@keithjohnson2863]

Are you currently making use of the mobile hot spot on your phone to provide data to your DAP when you are out of Wi-Fi range?

[@Luvdac62]

@Soundnews I have a 10tb library on the hd connected to my roon rock server as well as qobuz via roon. Roon arc allows me access to my entire library of music PLUS qobuz on the move. The sound quality via roon arc is way better than dedicated streaming apps like qobuz tidal or apple airplay, but this could very well be the audiophile grade server I put together with jcat xe cards and sotm audiophile motherboard. I use a WiFi dongle with sim card in the car to supply the data atm.

[@Luvdac62]

@Keith Johnson I've rigged up a wifi dongle with sim card in the car. I usually only use roon arc in the car. It does work fine with my fold 4 hotspot as well.

[@CarAudioHorizons]

@@Soundnews Nothing 😆

[@kingcrab750]

Stick with High B. It's how it's pronounced in Chinese. It means seashell.

[@nyceyes]

Do no get the R5 Gen-2. Using Android & Apps is virtually impossible due to extremely low hardware specs; and yes, sometimes you do wish to stream Android apps. You will be frustrated with the wait, wait, wait. Separately, in general, Hiby never implements "in-track scanning" so you can find your favorite spot in a track using the REW & FFWD buttons. These are practical issues to be aware of. 😊

[@drlimbo]

Musical smartphone 😅 nice way to sell old phone spec

[@Someone-pg3rn]

"please dont mistake its low price" $599 is alot for an mp3 player

[@3ver4fter53]

Well, guess what... This is much more than an mp3 player.

[@joncruz]

5 hours battery life? What are you listening to? At what volume? First person complaining about battery life.