HIBY R8II DAP UNBOX

The new HIBY R8II DAP unboxed
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[@soupistasty5]

For DAPs, I do indeed appreciate having it weighed. It's very important, as it often determines if my cargo pants will be enough for the whole setup, or if I'll actually need my backpack. Not sure if anyone else has to make these kinds of determinations, based off size/weight or not. Thanks so much HBB!

[@JohnClarkW]

I think of it as "do I need a belt?"

[@hulmemane.t.1108]

I own the RS8 which is 70gm heavier than the R8 ll, and can confirm that it's too heavy for even a cargo pocket! I use a cross body bag when walking around with the "unit".

[@historyalwayslie]

I bought a ibasso120 , after watching your review. it is still running strong. not a single problem still. thankz hbb. it is one of my best buy.

[@juanblanco7898]

Oh, oh! I almost bought one back when I was just getting into the hobby. I was eyeing it for, like, a year and a half or even longer maybe. Went for the Shanling M3X instead eventually 'cause I wanted streaming services, which was a mistake. Still regret it a bit.

[@tapasr8107]

I just got the Hiby M300 as my 1st DAP. Enjoying it so far.

[@Tsukasa941]

I see the ads for this dap all over my socials. Interested but don’t think I can fully purchase

[@cesarvelasco6991]

So glad to see you doing a dap review again!

[@muhammadali.8170]

I've only ever dabbled into dongle DACs but as time progresses, I'm becoming more and more inclined to getting a DAP. This one looks stunning

[@BassDad8]

The R6 iii is one of my favorite purchases. Everything feels so lux on it and the sound is impeccable. It is chonky, but I don’t mind. I’m sure the R8 II is worth every penny.

[@PeacockObscuraWaveReview]

Gorgeous dap I still rock the original R8 it's a beast

[@patdoyle-ze7jh]

really looking forward to your review of this dap ! Really miss your DAP reviews.

[@necrosrandist]

Still using the OG R5 from Hiby. I like the company. R8II is just a stunning looking brick👌

[@Valkyri]

Looks like a great unboxing experience, and a quality product! Will look into a DAP more, thanks for sharing!

[@mattdavis9601]

Unironically, I'd love if they made a thick boy Hiby DAP that's also a phone. Android is by far my preferred mobile OS and I like big batteries (and I cannot lie, you other brothers can't deny...). This unit runs Android 12 and has a 12k mAh battery. The Galaxy I'm typing this on has a 5k battery while the LG V35 I use as a DAP/mini tablet/emulation station rocks a 3300 mAh battery. I know, I'm missing the point of this. But it would be cool to have an audiophile phone on the market again, and if it's one with a massive battery that isn't trying to be super thin then that's even better. I know this is way outside the scope of this channel; but, being Android and having the Snapdragon 665 SoC under the hood, this DAP would actually be a pretty solid gaming and emulation device. People don't realize just how important audio is to gaming. It's not just hearing your opponent's footsteps in a PUBG type game. A lot of games have theatrical style soundtracks and tons of little background noises, like barking dogs or chirping birds, that really help to engross you into the proceedings. Yes, I'm a degenerate that would install some emulators on this if I owned it. Note: That little button that pops up for rotation is part of stock Android. If your device has a gyroscope AND autorotate turned off then that's how Android OS handles rotation. Your Asus phone should have it too. I don't remember when they came out with that. I think it debuted with Android 9, but don't quote me on that.

[@aceofspades6667]

They really went in on packaging and presentation.

[@jeffrose61]

the ambient noises always get me with your mic setup 😵

[@Ducbloke]

Hiby makes quality DAPs. Have the R6ii. R8 looks nice.

[@lordofhell]

Ohhhh..are we finally getting a steady stream of DAPs in the channel, too? Looking forward to the review!

[@TheSecondof5]

I've got the R6 III and use it every day. This one looks awesome.

[@AzGael]

still havent taken the first step into daps, will be saving to get maybe the m300 as a starter, but this one looks great

[@TSK5443]

Chinese company really love that type of box. I received Chinese New Year celebration package the other day with a similar big "clam shell" box

[@erickstephenfloresoliva3627]

Even though I can accept the real utility from these huge DAPs, I still use these small or mini DAPs like the Shanling M0 Pro. I really love portability, like in the old days with the Sony Ericsson phones.

[@guzomx]

Love the color. That cayin dap is really nice!

[@jackhandy6211]

Sweet looking DAP! Thanks for the review.

[@NimKorko]

Really stunning dap, nothing left to say.

[@someguy3060]

That looks super fancy. I have no experience with high end daps so i hope it works as well as well as it looks

[@un_tune9360]

More variety. Yes please.

[@theillmeister]

HIBY DAP. Wow that thing is beautiful and looks as solid as a brick! Nice package.

[@erictracy1630]

That rotate button that pops up is an Android feature, not just a Hiby thing.

[@christianmiranda8571]

I like Hiby. I'm in the budget tier so the R3 pro is what I got. No complains...

[@maxt.1726]

Really nice. Hiby makes good products.

[@sixyv7962]

I think this is the first dap unboxing on the channel. Nice to see a little bit of everything

[@FunFiEmpire]

Fun to watch, like the IDEA of a DAP, but cost is limiting me to refurb android and dongle. Hidizs S9 Pro and Legato are a great pairing.

[@rnawayguitarist]

Way stunning than I expected. I could relate to that phrase, "enjoy the back."

[@rajeshpraveenkumarp3151]

Very minimalist design ❤

[@jujoe82]

thanks buddy love to see a dap review, 2k is wild cost tho

[@rindarusdi]

Goodluck to the patreon, I'm just a watcher, the price is off the top haha. Nice vids,

[@ManoharOfficial]

Damn, what an opener to get back into DAPs... Hope you do some budget friendly ones as well

[@PeaceHappiness-j7b]

Good to see you have review/ unboxing for Dap . Thanks

[@juanblanco7898]

DAP reviews incoming? Finally! I've been anticipating this for quite some time now. Hope we'll see some more budget DAP reviews from you as well. The presentation is top notch. I love these kinds of clam shell boxes. And the thing itself is gorgeous indeed. Is that suede on the back panel or some kind of velvet? Does it have AKM DAC(s) by any chance? 🤔

[@dfung4351]

dope looking metallic pink!

[@aznablerey398]

Hibys are nice. My R3 pro (non-saber) of 4 years died a couple of months ago. Replaced it with the ibasso dx170 which is definitely better and for the money outstanding.

[@dya85621]

Very nice shell design of the dap, would like to see if you can show the weight of the daps, as it might be a make or break deal for some.

[@Tsukasa941]

Coming back to the DAP’s! Have a great rest of your weekend

[@jacqn6706]

DAP reviews would be very appreciated. Hopefully there is going to be some affordable DAPs in the near future that are also powerful enough to drive some over ear planars. The Hiby R8 ii looks amazing.

[@kuanknightz]

Nice to see a new DAP by Hiby, but not sure about the lack of a volume wheel.

[@ayushaswal6070]

Presentation was really nice

[@alppn]

I can't decide whether I want DAP or a desktop DAC/amp for my computer for my next upgrade. Anyway that's a nice DAP from Hiby.

[@Foobymaster1]

I personally dont worry much about source gear. I use a second hand hiby r5 gen 1 as my every day

[@DavidHorth]

That's a chonky boi! While I don't mind the Hiby sound signature but I do prefer the Cayin sound.

[@Tssukiii]

I‘m still using the M11 from Fiio Running great

[@shaunbrady15]

Hiby makes nice daps. Love my Shanling though

[@cybershade69]

Happy Saturday. Nice DAP

[@stymeron]

I've been hoping you'd get back to doing DAPs!

[@auroragoose3414]

Almost asked my dog what she was barking at😅 Gotta agree that the case is not up to par. Should have the full alcantara wrap, with a little exposed silicone for grips on the sides.

[@MC_Attrition]

patreon winners eating good with this, solid dac

[@exexgr6897]

Hiby is shaking up the DAP market, and it's a very fine piece of equipment. How does it compare with the Cayin N30LE? I'd love to have it.

[@davidcoons89]

Wow. Now THATS a unit.

[@andresbanchon2848]

Hey Hawaiian boy! When are you doing the review for this one? This is the only DAP that I tried out at Canjam nyc 2024 and fell in love with it 😅

[@Mag08x]

You will never go wrong with hiby My dream DAP

[@Geerladenlad]

Ooh I hope it's nice! These companies haven't got their act together with these digital audio players IMO. Not like the big phone companies do with their cell phones.

[@pmdthewizard]

Never own a DAP before always been listening music with my phone and laptop maybe it's time I got one

[@sme-sme-sme]

Very nice and very noble!!!

[@airsculpture]

Yes DAPs again

[@joshstein9162]

Looks sleek. Is the back really fabric? that sounds kind of terrible. It will get gross over time probably. Old alcantara stuff feels like crap after years of use. To be fair, steering wheels are not analogous to a DAP. Looking forward to the full review

[@EG-MAN]

Another chonker DAP, I hope hiby worked real good the software

[@steph7193]

Great looking dap👌

[@ThrakazogZ]

Who would of thought that the new big trend in IEMs and audio would be clam shell cases. =)

[@DolphinsAreBetterThanHumans]

Can you also look into existing daps & give your verdict. New ones are too pricey.

[@owlxyz]

For the longest time, I've been wanting to take the plunge and go for a DAP. My phone just wasn't cutting it anymore, i really wnna feel the difference in sound quality. Higher-resolution files like FLAC and DSD.

[@levyluminus]

Love that red velvet

[@DragonDreamZero]

Looks very nice

[@louisvdmerwe]

That looks like Quality.

[@hellboybihac]

I prefer smaller sized DAPs (I have a Hidizs AP80 ProX) as it's easier to carry them around but that R8II might make me change my mind.

[@historyalwayslie]

HIBY is Heavy . great job HIBY. lookz great. best of luck

[@scouy]

Nice and clean, never used a DAP before tho :D

[@Dr.Dan_K]

I keep looking at DAPs and can't decide on a cheap $200 one or a really nice one.

[@Peterman42]

That’s a big block. Can’t wait for the coming rants about daps though

[@ai6914]

wish i have the money to get high end daps theyre so nice to use

[@KmtS9]

Hope you can get the Hiby M300. That's probably the max i'd ever go for a DAP 😅

[@amansidhu92]

what a beauty 😮

[@forbiddencue1101]

I've been dying to try the M300 out. Affordable

[@Oun104]

Yaaa finally daps

[@nagodio]

I love dap’in

[@C0UGHEE]

WU TANG FOREVER 👐🐝

[@choli024]

Looks really heavy, im not i to daps so much but that one is really good looking.

[@colinmarven7717]

Looks good but at the price that looks like it will be I'll stick to my R3 Pro, can you mention battery life in review please, that's one of the main things fo me?

[@ryanbrickey843]

Still use my Fiio X1 to burn in all iems. Haven't bought a dap in over 10 years

[@doubledown4957]

Another beast dap

[@chkid]

The box is pretty.

[@adnansamiayon573]

Plz try to review some budget DAPs

[@johnhayes8476]

Been wanting to try a hiby product. Maybe a dongle.

[@TLemur]

I absolutely love the look of this burgundy and suede. Just sad to see how huge and weighty it is. Weight at around half a kilo is a no go for my usage

[@ElNINETEENTH]

The R8ii Doesn’t drive the Scarlet mini fully please confirm at least to my ears it wasn’t the best needed more power.

[@tauhidirfani271]

i'm a simple man no volume wheel no buy...😂 it's the reason i stick with my Onkyo DPX-1A oh and Hiby large DAP usually have both phone out and line out in 3.5 and 4.4

[@mikenye9605]

Don’t have a dap but that look awesome

[@rubenviegas6358]

Money tree DAC’s… A Monster one

[@KarthikGRisKGR]

It's chunky and looking good

[@adamcanterbury]

I gotta get me a DAP to try....I'm tired of using my phone as a player

[@aero2312]

Holy that's a chunky boi, but not volume wheel??? Sadge

[@zygote8888]

It's heavy so good for self defence brick 😂

[@CowCatwithafancyHat]

What is the point of such a large and heavy device? is not like you can carry it in the pocket and on the desk... I mean, for the same price I can get a laptop and an amp working and listening so some good vibes.

[@dueller29]

What are the benefits to a DAP compared to a good portable dac amp combo?