Do you have a good phone? Maybe you can take a look at ONIX Alpha XI1, Fosi Audio DS2, iBasso DC04PRO, DC07PRO. In combo with a player APP like USB Audio Player PRO . You should have better sound than Hiby R4, which I have tried myself. It's not bad, but the dongles nowadays are really good or the next step is a >$700 player. Answer from tonyleungnl on reddit.com
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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: Hiby R6 III or R4 wich one should I go?
October 4, 2024 -
If money is not a problem, which one should you choose between them? R6 III or R4? I just sold my Sony ZX707 Japanese because of the battery (only 4 hours). I was thinking of getting a Fiio M15s, but I don't want Android 10 /11 and it gets hot as well. Astell and Kern SR35 is too small. The Hiby Pro 2 is too big... Dx180 I didn't like the know.
My decision is to pick up one of them R4 or R6 III, by now I have both in my cart waiting to decide 😂 !!!Thank you so much !
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By now , I got the R4 for £170 / $220 in an offer ( half price comparing to R6, to test. I will leave it inside my backpack to use it during commute. I will buy a second dap , probably the R6 but I am afraid that it is almost the same thing as the R4. I can buy something more expensive ( budget is $1200). It will be used at home only . I have saving money for around 1 year to buy a new dap. Any recommendation?
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You should try the Ibasso dx180. Replaceable battery and quad DACs. I sold my Fiio m11 plus when I got it. I do have the M300 and it’s like a toy compared to other DAPs but it’s functional. I also have a Sony zx507 which is my out and about device but I really like the Ibasso and it’s got a really good battery life. Plus you can replace it and it’s running android 13 out of the box. It’s snappy and runs like my phone. Doesn’t get hot like some HIBY R4 users have stated. But I see you updated the post so of you have the R4, not sure if it makes sense to go to Ibasso dx180.
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Do you have a good phone? Maybe you can take a look at ONIX Alpha XI1, Fosi Audio DS2, iBasso DC04PRO, DC07PRO. In combo with a player APP like USB Audio Player PRO . You should have better sound than Hiby R4, which I have tried myself. It's not bad, but the dongles nowadays are really good or the next step is a >$700 player.
TREOO
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Comparing HiBy R4, R5II, R6III, R6 Pro II, R8II Digital Audio Players: Finding the Perfect Match for Your Ears (and Wallet)
June 24, 2024 - HiBy R5 II: A mid-tier option known for its user-friendly interface and balanced sound. HiBy R6 III: Striking a balance between features and price, the R6 III offers powerful processing and a warm, detailed soundstage.
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Headfonia
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HIBY R4 Review - Headfonia
May 2, 2024 - In that case, it’s difficult to go back to the standard mode after hearing it anyway. ... Against the R6 III, the R4 has an identical size but its chassis feels more premium with full aluminium casing.
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HiBy R6 III 2025 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org
April 8, 2025 - The R4 has smaller display with even thicker bezels. Quality wise both display’s feel the same with a 720 display and both are on the dimmer side. To be honest, battery life, OS, CPU, RAM, battery life Storage sound quality everything is similar ...
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HiBy R4 vs HiBy R6 III: What is the difference?
November 1, 2018 - R4 mp3 & mp4 Players spotify Player with Bluetooth and WiFi 4-Way HiFi DAP An... ... HiBy R6III 2025 DAP Player Hi Res Audio MP3 Player with Class A&AB Amp/Android 12/Bluetooth 5.0/WiFi/64G+...HiBy R6III 2025 DAP Player Hi Res Audio MP3 Player with Class A&AB Amp/Android 12/Bluetooth 5.0/WiFi/64G+2TB Expandable Memory
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Hiby R4 DAP Review | VS. R6 III & R5 II
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Hiby R4: Making DAP's Great Again! – Nealz’s Take
August 24, 2024 - The only advantages Hiby R6 can offer over the R4 is a bigger and brighter display, more RAM and storage (4/64) and option to switch to Class A/B amplification mode. Even with the more storage and RAM Hiby R5 Gen III feels slower and more laggy ...
Headfonics
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HiBy R6 III 2025 Review — Headfonics
February 22, 2025 - Like other HiBy Android players SRC is bypassed globally and the output is bit-perfect for all apps. The Class A/AB mode still exists and I will talk more about the overall performance in the sound session. Similar to the R6 III, the new version decodes up to DSD512 and PCM 32BIT/768kHz, and also supports MQA 16x unfolding if this is still relevant to you.
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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: Hiby R4, R5ii, R6iii orFiio M11?
December 19, 2023 -
In the market for my first DAP and like most folks looking for guidance. My budget is about $700 and could spring to $1000 for the right combo of DAP and IEM (currently have a aful P5). Listening is a mix of a healthy FLAC library server via Plex amp or Roon, and Quboz streaming. Bluetooth would be nice for my Galaxy II pro buds but not a deal breaker, battery life being more important. Open to other options than the ones listed.
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Oh man, why do you want to spend 1000 bucks for a DAP to use it with your 200 buck IEMs? Just buy some dongle DAC for your phone or some cheap player like M300. If I were you, I would do this the other way around, spend 200 bucks on a DAP and 1000 bucks on IEMs, you would surely notice the difference.
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r/Hiby on Reddit: R6 III, R4, R3 II (2025)
April 20, 2024 -
I'm just a casual listener with my phone and dongle DAC, but I think it's time for an upgrade. Should I jump to the R6 III for absolute sound quality and build, or save some money by choosing the R4 or R3? This will be my first DAP, and I don't know how much the sound will differ between each DAP. Is it worth it to spend more on the expensive R6 III, or settle with a cheaper DAP?
Edit: Ive just bought the R4 for $220 dollars since its a nice deal. Hope I will enjoy it till it last.
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R4 and stop. Everything north of that price point is marketing.
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What are your sources of music? I have a good number of mp3 files. There's a limit in how a pricy DAP can improve an mp3 file. As the popular saying goes, something about putting lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig.
HiBy
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R6evolution: HiBy R6 Pro Max and R6 III (2025)_the headphone list
April 1, 2025 - There’s nothing radically different to them, but at the same time, incremental upgrades like a much larger battery in the R6 Pro Max and flagship CS DACs in the new R6 III address some of ther shortcomings of their predecessors and bring both DAPs not only closer to each other in performance, but closer to the multi-kilobuck tier too.
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HiBy R4 | Page 9 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org
March 29, 2024 - I would consider the R5 II as I have no interest in streaming so Android version means nothing to me and not a big reason to choose the R4 instead. Then again, Hiby has not yet ported their Linux OS to at least the Ingenix X2000 like Shanling did with the MTouch DAP's.
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HiBy R6 III 2025 - Reviews | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org
405mW power output from a quad Cirrus Logic CS43198 chip setup is pretty poor. Even Hiby’s own entry level R4 DAP has 500+ mW power.
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HiBy R6 III - Ultimate HiFi DAP Experience | HiBy
Discover the HiBy R6 III Portable Music Player, featuring dual ES9038Q2M DACs, pro audio crystal oscillators, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 for superior sound.
AudioNotions
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BEHIND THE BOX: HiBy R4 - AudioNotions
April 12, 2024 - But despite its rugged nature, it feels quite lightweight. It weighs 231g which is in between the R5 II’s 220g and R6 III’s 250g.
HiBy
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HiBy R6 III 2025 - Portable Music Player HiFi DAP
CS43198 *4 Switchable class A / AB amplification Dedicated audio crystal oscillators 4+64GB storage System-wide bit-perfect audio ✨Order a customized R6 III (2025) Leather Case
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HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org
April 12, 2023 - I was not told what I could or ... to say is genuine. The Hiby R6 III is the mid-priced DAP in the Hiby line-up; it is below the more expensive R8 II and above the newly released, less expensive R4....
Headfonics
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HiBy R4 Review — Headfonics
February 13, 2025 - Two-way BT 5.0 means the R4 can send and receive Bluetooth signals supporting UDAT, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC, and others. It should be noted that aptX and aptX HD only support BT output, while the others listed are two-way.
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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: Hiby R4 vs R6 III 2025
November 11, 2024 -
I have a pretty straightforward question. Based on sound quality and usability, is it worth the extra money to upgrade from the R4 to the R6 III 2025? Is the sound that much better with the 4x CS43198 and usability that much better with the extra GB of RAM?
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No, the difference isn’t worth the cost difference if you already have the R4. Don’t get swept up in the consumerism of the hobby, just enjoy the music. You would see a much bigger improvement by getting better iems / headphones than a marginally better source.
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No, rather use the money for a better headphone/iem.
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HiBy R4 | Page 168 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org
March 29, 2024 - The device is not designed for video nor keeping audio syncd with video. @robsonj I would stick with the R4. The R6 III 2025 run even warmer/hotter in pocket and battery lasts less than R4.