HiBy - R2 II (Gen 2)

HiBy - R2 II (Gen 2)

This review is after 2 months of moderate usage, and this is my experience.

The sound quality produced by this DAP is amazing, especially for someone who has always relied on smartphones for music consumption. This is my very first hifi device and it is far better than I expected.

As a beginner audiophile, it really opened up the soundstage of music. Currently, I am re-listening to all my favorite tracks and discovering a lot of subtler tones that were unnoticeable. In a way, it has made me appreciate music even more.

Pros-
1. The musical quality is really impressive, hiby's equalizer has a lot of customizations.
2. Analog music control buttons are very tactile and responsive, especially the volume knob.
3. During my test,the battery lasted for almost 10 hrs at 35% volume (but not the advertised 13+) for the basic set of earphones.
4. Importing music through a web server is a plus.
5. Easily handles large collections of music.
6. USB Dac feature works great over type-c

Cons-
1. The screen is a little bit finicky to navigate due to small size. It might be even harder for people with bigger hands.
2. Book reader feature is a gimmick. No audiobooks, only text-based formats are supported (but no one is going to read on this tiny screen anyway).
3. There is no Tidal or Quobuz support in India.
4. Bluetooth range is very limited, sound easily breaks even if there are even minor obstructions.
5. The device has to be closer to the router, for wifi signal reception.

Bugs : While charging in the 'power-off' state, charging animation is stuck at 25% even when the device is fully charged. And when importing music through the web server function, the language defaults to Chinese, don't know why it changes, even if the system language is set.

Overall, the device is definitely a value for money. Thanks to Raghav and his team for careful packaging and timely delivery (and thanks for that surprise gift too).

This is my first HiRes DAP. So I don't much about the sound signature or other specs. Out of the box the DAP had few scratches on the back side. I don't mind those. DAP works well, so far no glitches or any software related issues. Sound quality is good. It was delivered one day earlier, that was a good thing from Headphone zone.

I got a Hiby R2 II mp3 player from Headphone zone. The player is sexy and music is even more sexier. The interface was a bit hard to understand, but once you get to know it is the most user friendly UI. Easy file transfer. Can connect to any bluetooth device. Equaliser takes the experience to next level. If you are an offline music listener, do get a micro SD card with it. Then about headphone zone! Fast Delivery. Then for the last, that led light on the power button which lights colour colour light is lit!

Very nice

As my first dap i found this amazing but tyere are still some thing to be ironed out

(+)tives
It has great power(they can drive kz pr2s that stumped even the btr5)
Rarely hangs/crashes
Has a good dac mode and works well
Has good recording and airplay/dlna
Can transfer songs by a local website(huge W i can transfer my whole library without even needing a cable i can just hook up to wifi and transfer songs fast and reliabaly)

(-)tives
Bluetooth mode dosent work well with ipad
Has a decent delay/lag(not suited for videos as words seem delayed)
Can be hard to navigate through the library at times

Luckily these flaws arent related to harware and are mainly software or optimisation based so can be worked out with a firmware update

Since this is the cheapest dac on the market this has raised the bar of value for money

According to me this a direct pic for any new audiophile who just wants to dip their toes before jumping in

If you want to buy this dont think twice just get it (coming from a guy who very pick about fube detaiks and almost never stops someone from thinking twice)

I usually don't buy products from websites as they make me nervous, but this time I really wanted a Digital Audio Player (DAP). I couldn't find one of my choice on Amazon, so I stumbled upon Headphone Zone. At first, I was a bit apprehensive, but now I would definitely recommend it to everyone.

I'm impressed by their efforts in keeping me updated about my product through emails at every step. They delivered the product to me in just 2 days, although the delivery time may vary for others.
Regarding the DAP itself, it fits perfectly for my needs, and if you haven't used an MP3 player before, it won't disappoint you.

Here are some key points about the DAP:

Lightweight: It weighs around 70 grams and fits perfectly in my hand. The only minor drawback is that I wish the screen could be a little bit bigger, but it's not a deal breaker.

Battery Life: The DAP has a 1000mAh battery, providing approximately 15 hours of playtime, which is sufficient for my needs.
Design and Build: The device has a well-made, smooth plastic frame, and it has a glass back. The overall design is appealing.

Connectivity: The DAP comes with Bluetooth 5.0 technology, allowing for seamless wireless connection. It also has Wi-Fi connectivity 2.4ghz, enabling easy access to 2 online music streaming services and firmware updates.

In conclusion, my ordering experience with Headphone Zone has been excellent, and I highly recommend their services. The DAP I purchased has met my expectations, offering a lightweight design, good battery life, reliable Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity, and a well-built construction.

First of all my reasons to buy this dap:
1. My dac which came with zenbook is in his last days, will die at any time.
2. Both my lap and pixel does not have headphone jack.
3. I also wanted a dac which will act as bluetooth receiver.
4. It has same dac chip as shanling ua1 and shanling m0 pro.

Built and Design:
Its well built, portable and light weight. Screen is small but it is not deal breaker.

Output:
It can easily drive any IEM. Sound is good and better than my dac which also had unknown ess chip. It will be hard for it to drive high impedance headphones.
the light on power button is great which will show the type of music you are listening. Easily connects to TWS.

Battery:
Battery is great. But depends on how you use it. If you use it as wired dac it will last for really really long time. If as a bluetooth receiver then battery will be drained fastly. Takes about an hour to charge from 0 to 100.

If you know what are your requirements, you can consider this pocket dynamite. Its great buy and I am not regretting it.

Great DAP, suitable for everyone. You can stream wirelessly, play wirelessly (over buds) or by a USB DAC or through the internal DAC.
As for the DAC, it seems better than my DAC with the Synaptics CX1993 chip.

It comes with a screen protector and clear case bundled, and has a protector already applied on the front and back glass surfaces.

Playback was easily 10 hours plus, took about 30 minutes to charge full. The Volume knob is a bit fiddly (it moves a little between the ratcheting) but otherwise is solid. Buttons work well, but the placement will take a while for you to get used to.

Its good. Sounds great with my wired IEMs. I am not much of hardcore enthusiat so haven't tried all the settings. I can plug my IEM and listen to songs. Only concern I have is regarding the OS. If it was more modern and responsive, that would have been great.