I love the idea of this player. Someone needs to make a Gundam themed dap. My dream design would be the radio from Gundam Thunderbolt preloaded with the jazz soundtracks from the movie soundtrack complete with kph40 headphones.
@@alphaqlater What they usually do is putting a different paint and design on the existing DAP with premium pricing on top. A&K is known premium DAP brand, so the starting price is already very bad :) Tbh, I don't think anyone would create a new design just for the collaboration product. That Hiby R4 is already a repaint of the existing R4 design anyways.
Me: All I need to do is save money until around xmas, then I should make it through my financial issues. Zeos: HIBY x Evangelion Collab just dropped Me: GOD DAMN IT!
got this instead of hte regular r4 due to the longer battery and lesser heat. have been listening to it alot...for 3to4 hrs straight and sound is smooth and non fatiguing. love it.
I've been using my Evo R4 every day for like the last 2-3 weeks and I'm loving it. I bought the black R4 on sale while waiting for my Evo pre order and I can't tell any real difference in sound between the original black and updated R4. I also found that neither gets warm with use. Both were warm for the first few minutes while setting it up. But after the initial setup they both run cool even pushing high gain. I also use the dimmer daily when I take the dog out at night, other than that it stays max brightness.
Hi! Wich one do you recommend? R4 for $235 or R4 EVA for $309 dollars? I have a Fiio M23 to use at home. The R4 I will leave in my backpack to use outside home and go to work. Thank you.
@@WislanNogueira either one, they both function the same really. And you'll be adding an SD card so the extra storage on the Evo isn't a big deal. I only have Spotify and Amazon music HD installed on mine, so they both run the same as far as RAM is concerned. If you plan on installing more demanding android apps then the extra GB of ram might matter to you. I like the way the black is stealthy and I like the way the Evo looks. So if you don't need the extra 1gb of ram or like the Evo color get any of the others from Amazon and have it in a few days. If you like the colors of the Evo and like the idea of having the extra ram, just in case and are willing to wait a few weeks then get the Evo.
@@WislanNogueira also worth saying my brother whom I gave the black one , installed the Tesla app so his R4 unlocks his Tesla. He also uses his primarily as a desk top DAC/amp and is his go to setup over is separate DAC/amp setup. He says it's less wires and works great. (His has 3 GB of RAM) He uses Tidal, Spotify, and Tesla apps for sure *no problems* I'm like you I have 6 amps on my desk so the R4 is primarily and on the go/ take the dog out device.
@@monstermini225 Thank you for your feedback. I will add an SD card, wavelet, and Poweramp player. No additional apps. I prefer the black one. My doubt was whether paying 33% more, around $74, to get the EVA is worth it just to get 1 GB more RAM and a slightly better screen.
@@WislanNogueira the displays are the same as far as I can tell (side by side) I looked at that as soon as I got the Evo. It's extra for the color, 1gb ram and double storage. The double storage could be all you need if you only stream content. I download my playlist from Amazon music in full HD FLAC so I need an SD for offline listing. To your point though you can get a 1tb sd card for the $74 price difference and you'll get it faster if you go for an in stock color from Amazon etc.
"Shinji makes no mistakes." LMAO Thanks for the review, this is my first DAP when my last one was technically the ipod video despite being a through and through android user. So glad I came across the world of DAPs after this limited edition came out. I ordered this almost a week ago, so hoping this comes in soon! I really wish they made an unit 02 version as Asuka was my favorite along with the color red, but this limited edition is amazing regardless. Through Honey app add on, I was able to get a 10 dollar coupon, which brought the total to 301. Totally worth it imo if you don't have an a DAP and looking for something high quality mid range at a reasonable price with a design WITH purpose.
Something I noticed is that the Evangelion images are all high res. BUT if you click an image, and then swipe to the next, that photo will be super low resolution and I am not sure why. If you exit the image and then click straight into the one you want to see, it shows the full res. So yeah, all those pictures are high resolution, you just have to back out of the currently selected photo and then click and enter the one you want to see directly. I mean it isn't super high res but all the pictures are the same res as the screen so they can be used as perfect wallpapers.
I was going to spend the time to fish them off the unit to use as rotating wallpapers during the review but never got around to it. Thanks for the knowledge
Pretty sure the volume warning is there for EU regulatory purposes EDIT: there's an option for "HiBy Volume Dialog" in the Display menu. Toggling it off should stop the pop up. (At least on my non Evangelion one)
I had a ibasso dx260 in my cart the other day. But then I realized I already have a few other DAP's that I never use because I don't want to carry another device alongside my phone. But I still got it into a cart. It's way too easy to rationalize purchases in this space. I definitely don't need to be taunted by themed devices.
I was already planning to buy but figured I would wait for the Zeos video first. I have had the hiby page opened in a tab for like a week now waiting for this video, thanks Z, ordered. Now I just gotta find something to buy the GF cause she not lookin happy rn lol this audio hobby is a real problem.
in regards, to the ultra low screen brightness, you can shine a flashlight directly on top of the screen and with diffraction and you should be able to see what's going on w/o using second device to mimic
Zeos not only being an Eva fan but also agreeing the definitive best girl is something wildly out of left field for me but otherwise dammit I need to save money for this now...
I got mine and love it. It rattles when I shake it. methinks they didn't put enough adhesive on the internal battery. Hope this thing isn't too hard to open :D
@@ZReviews I don't think so, When I lay it on it's face for a bit, the rattling stops. When I lay it on it's back for a bit and shake it side to side, you can feel something large moving around inside. I'm thinking when it's laying on it's face, the adhesive on the battery sticks and makes it solid. when laying on it's back I think the adhesive lets go and the battery drops in the chamber. That's a super guess. I bought my nephew a regular r4 and his is perfect. Mine works perfectly though and sounds fantastic through my Eris set. I appreciate all your opinions and reviews Z, you've never steered me wrong (my desktop bas-x and dt880 600ohm setup still kicks SOOOO much ass!)
On the hiby site is a blog post explaining the Anime tuning. Quote: '...the HIBY R4 x EVANGELION Limited Edition has a brighter and clearer sound performance and a more regular soundstage, with less focus on the lateral expression, and is still suitable for pop style music.' They basically made it less class A.
I’m thinking about this because I’ve been wanting to mess with some DSD stuff without having to use my PC. Would be nice to listen to music off my iPhone; how does apple music work on Android? I’d be wanting to hook this up to my Stax SRM-D10mk2 and Stax SR-X1 which I just got. I think that’d be a pretty wild combo it seems
I didn’t buy the strap, because the ‘Make Music’ font seems a bit off to the futuristic design If they went with tech font, I might get one I hope they sell the Eva strap separately, but I wont hold my breath
Does this R4 Purple Edition, when connected to a DAC using USB, resample sample rate to 192? My Hiby M300 resamples everything, but my Hiby R6 New does not. The R6 will sent 44.1, 48, 96, 192, etc. If the R4 does not resample it would be perfect for those that just want to connect to DAC, and do not need the built in DAC / amp. The price range is perfect for this.
I love my HIBYR4 EVA. It even works with ROON but for some reason the sampling rate is stuck at 48K on Streaming Apps but realistically FLAC files are better for serious listening. It even drives my ZMF Atrium 300ohm and my 35ohm HE1000se with ease and with plenty of style , The lock button is handy also something that was missing on my Cayin DAP. The plastic gummie case included kinda sucks but for $299 This Purple little bastard punches above its price IMO.
You have ubiquiti gear right in your home network? I think blocking Chinese traffic is something that their firewalls automatically do as that is a legitimate security measure due to a large amount of hacking with Chinese IPs. You can turn it off, don't know what they call it as I don't use Unifi my self. I think this is probably why you can't download plugins from your home network. Its called Country Restrictions, and they don't block China by default but there's a good chance the person that set up the network for you did this because it's standard practice to block both China and Russia. Could also be your ISP.
Yes it does have a delay, it's around .25 to half a second or so of a delay. Tried to watch movies with it and was kind of disappointed there was a delay.
@ZReviews would really appreciate it if you test that with portable devices 🙏 I bought the R6 Pro 2. As an Go-Blu replacemen, as the knob dont work properly anymore. But now I have to sell the Hiby and find another product. As my portable is 90% for watching stuff on my laptop away from home. Popular reviewers on YT don't mention this audio delay problem that most DAP's have.
I bought it specifically for the colors 😆 I had no idea what an Evangelion was until I pre-ordered this and asked my weeb nephew. I think you forgot to mention that the Eva R4 has 4gig RAM and 64g ROM vs 3gig RAM and 32g ROM on the original R4. I love mine and may actually get around to watching something Evangelion one day.
Something I always wonder about DAPs is if they connect to android auto. If so, through wired, bluetooth, or both? If they do work it can be a reason alone to buy. People can connect a device with no personal data, but a lot of storage, to the car.
@@gregorynelson2327 i also have m300. I contacted hiby. They said they would add support for AA, but it will take time. That was months ago. My R6 works with AA but only wired. It runs android 9 though, so that complicates things. AA is a mess. A cheap device that works with AA would be sweet.
The Telegraph guy was arrested for providing Russia with encrypted messaging capability in contacting their troops on their front line war with Ukraine. That said (I don't care about the Telegraph guy) how can I make this work with my Apple Music? I'm puzzled.
I have never heard of Evangelion and Jesus Christ, cartoon bikini girls will forever be cringe and creepy af, but those colors make me want to sell my orange one.
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I love the idea of this player. Someone needs to make a Gundam themed dap. My dream design would be the radio from Gundam Thunderbolt preloaded with the jazz soundtracks from the movie soundtrack complete with kph40 headphones.
Astell&Kern did the gundam collaboration few years ago, collaborated with Gundam NT I think.
@@Elrics_Allenn ah I'll have to look that one up. Thanks!
@@Elrics_Allenn ok, just looked at that design. So price point is terrible and overall design looks like an ice cream truck toy.
@@alphaqlater What they usually do is putting a different paint and design on the existing DAP with premium pricing on top. A&K is known premium DAP brand, so the starting price is already very bad :)
Tbh, I don't think anyone would create a new design just for the collaboration product. That Hiby R4 is already a repaint of the existing R4 design anyways.
@@Elrics_Allenn fair enough. I can dream for free. If anything I could mod my own dap together and 3d print my own housing that is my dream creation.
Me: All I need to do is save money until around xmas, then I should make it through my financial issues.
Zeos: HIBY x Evangelion Collab just dropped
Me: GOD DAMN IT!
got this instead of hte regular r4 due to the longer battery and lesser heat. have been listening to it alot...for 3to4 hrs straight and sound is smooth and non fatiguing. love it.
How’s the temp sir?
@Cons2911 no heating issue. Even after prolong play. I didn't measure ..but never too hot to hold.
@@chewkenghong I’m thinking of getting one.. I know these are not cheap. I’m not looking for the best but I just want a decent one with no major issue
I've been using my Evo R4 every day for like the last 2-3 weeks and I'm loving it.
I bought the black R4 on sale while waiting for my Evo pre order and I can't tell any real difference in sound between the original black and updated R4.
I also found that neither gets warm with use. Both were warm for the first few minutes while setting it up. But after the initial setup they both run cool even pushing high gain.
I also use the dimmer daily when I take the dog out at night, other than that it stays max brightness.
Hi! Wich one do you recommend? R4 for $235 or R4 EVA for $309 dollars? I have a Fiio M23 to use at home. The R4 I will leave in my backpack to use outside home and go to work. Thank you.
@@WislanNogueira either one, they both function the same really. And you'll be adding an SD card so the extra storage on the Evo isn't a big deal.
I only have Spotify and Amazon music HD installed on mine, so they both run the same as far as RAM is concerned. If you plan on installing more demanding android apps then the extra GB of ram might matter to you.
I like the way the black is stealthy and I like the way the Evo looks. So if you don't need the extra 1gb of ram or like the Evo color get any of the others from Amazon and have it in a few days.
If you like the colors of the Evo and like the idea of having the extra ram, just in case and are willing to wait a few weeks then get the Evo.
@@WislanNogueira also worth saying my brother whom I gave the black one , installed the Tesla app so his R4 unlocks his Tesla. He also uses his primarily as a desk top DAC/amp and is his go to setup over is separate DAC/amp setup. He says it's less wires and works great. (His has 3 GB of RAM) He uses Tidal, Spotify, and Tesla apps for sure *no problems*
I'm like you I have 6 amps on my desk so the R4 is primarily and on the go/ take the dog out device.
@@monstermini225 Thank you for your feedback. I will add an SD card, wavelet, and Poweramp player. No additional apps. I prefer the black one. My doubt was whether paying 33% more, around $74, to get the EVA is worth it just to get 1 GB more RAM and a slightly better screen.
@@WislanNogueira the displays are the same as far as I can tell (side by side) I looked at that as soon as I got the Evo.
It's extra for the color, 1gb ram and double storage. The double storage could be all you need if you only stream content.
I download my playlist from Amazon music in full HD FLAC so I need an SD for offline listing.
To your point though you can get a 1tb sd card for the $74 price difference and you'll get it faster if you go for an in stock color from Amazon etc.
"Shinji makes no mistakes." LMAO
Thanks for the review, this is my first DAP when my last one was technically the ipod video despite being a through and through android user. So glad I came across the world of DAPs after this limited edition came out. I ordered this almost a week ago, so hoping this comes in soon!
I really wish they made an unit 02 version as Asuka was my favorite along with the color red, but this limited edition is amazing regardless. Through Honey app add on, I was able to get a 10 dollar coupon, which brought the total to 301. Totally worth it imo if you don't have an a DAP and looking for something high quality mid range at a reasonable price with a design WITH purpose.
Something I noticed is that the Evangelion images are all high res. BUT if you click an image, and then swipe to the next, that photo will be super low resolution and I am not sure why. If you exit the image and then click straight into the one you want to see, it shows the full res. So yeah, all those pictures are high resolution, you just have to back out of the currently selected photo and then click and enter the one you want to see directly. I mean it isn't super high res but all the pictures are the same res as the screen so they can be used as perfect wallpapers.
I was going to spend the time to fish them off the unit to use as rotating wallpapers during the review but never got around to it. Thanks for the knowledge
Pretty sure the volume warning is there for EU regulatory purposes
EDIT: there's an option for "HiBy Volume Dialog" in the Display menu. Toggling it off should stop the pop up. (At least on my non Evangelion one)
Well the EU might need some hard hitting reforms the other way.
@@ZReviewsAgreed.
I did end up finding the setting though. It's under 'Display' and not 'Audio' like you'd think it would be.
I had a ibasso dx260 in my cart the other day. But then I realized I already have a few other DAP's that I never use because I don't want to carry another device alongside my phone. But I still got it into a cart. It's way too easy to rationalize purchases in this space. I definitely don't need to be taunted by themed devices.
I mean I like laying in bed with a DAP while my phone is used for normal things. Its just a little portable desktop setup
I was already planning to buy but figured I would wait for the Zeos video first. I have had the hiby page opened in a tab for like a week now waiting for this video, thanks Z, ordered. Now I just gotta find something to buy the GF cause she not lookin happy rn lol this audio hobby is a real problem.
in regards, to the ultra low screen brightness, you can shine a flashlight directly on top of the screen and with diffraction and you should be able to see what's going on w/o using second device to mimic
The only thing this won’t do is connect to Apple TV. The Bluetooth needs a code and ATV doesn’t let you input said code. Sucks a bit
honestly Hiby needs to have a collab for EVA x Hiby IEM. At least a 3-6 driver PM config would be super cool 🎉
Zeos not only being an Eva fan but also agreeing the definitive best girl is something wildly out of left field for me but otherwise dammit I need to save money for this now...
Man, I would be so annoyed if I dropped and dinged it. But definitely a testament to its build quality seeing that it isn't too bad.
I got mine and love it. It rattles when I shake it. methinks they didn't put enough adhesive on the internal battery. Hope this thing isn't too hard to open :D
Could the buttons be doing it?
@@ZReviews I don't think so, When I lay it on it's face for a bit, the rattling stops. When I lay it on it's back for a bit and shake it side to side, you can feel something large moving around inside. I'm thinking when it's laying on it's face, the adhesive on the battery sticks and makes it solid. when laying on it's back I think the adhesive lets go and the battery drops in the chamber. That's a super guess. I bought my nephew a regular r4 and his is perfect. Mine works perfectly though and sounds fantastic through my Eris set. I appreciate all your opinions and reviews Z, you've never steered me wrong (my desktop bas-x and dt880 600ohm setup still kicks SOOOO much ass!)
My Evangelion R4 arrived today. It’s a challenge to figure out how to use it and modify it.
Start with the original series.. Followed by End of Eva movie.. then start watching the new Rebuild movies.
I don't particularly care about the Evangelion connection, I just want that UI on a regular R4.
There's firmware on the site
The ui is so cool!!! Remind me of a Shapp EVA android phone many years ago
On the hiby site is a blog post explaining the Anime tuning. Quote: '...the HIBY R4 x EVANGELION Limited Edition has a brighter and clearer sound performance and a more regular soundstage, with less focus on the lateral expression, and is still suitable for pop style music.' They basically made it less class A.
Still shines. Possibly more """""synergy""""" with Eris?
@@ZReviewsreview dita navigstor
3:33 no congratulations for you :v
👏👏👏
I’m thinking about this because I’ve been wanting to mess with some DSD stuff without having to use my PC. Would be nice to listen to music off my iPhone; how does apple music work on Android? I’d be wanting to hook this up to my Stax SRM-D10mk2 and Stax SR-X1 which I just got. I think that’d be a pretty wild combo it seems
countdown timer is a widget you add to the launcher
I just ordered one a few days ago. So hyped
I bought one 2 weeks ago ❤ ir has the Fun factor and it sounds fucking awesome!
Gundam colors would be nice. Love the purple though, looking for a dap (reason I’m here)
I heard the temps are better for Eva than vanilla r4?
hiby is the GOAT
THE GOAT
You would have evangelion figures
I try and support the shows that scar me.
I didn’t buy the strap, because the ‘Make Music’ font seems a bit off to the futuristic design
If they went with tech font, I might get one
I hope they sell the Eva strap separately, but I wont hold my breath
Oh god that looks so good I want it just for that.
Does this R4 Purple Edition, when connected to a DAC using USB, resample sample rate to 192? My Hiby M300 resamples everything, but my Hiby R6 New does not. The R6 will sent 44.1, 48, 96, 192, etc. If the R4 does not resample it would be perfect for those that just want to connect to DAC, and do not need the built in DAC / amp. The price range is perfect for this.
It's just the best. Get it bois
You’re right, the last 2 episodes ain’t it. I’m a huge of the anime though, will have to watch the movies now!
I love my HIBYR4 EVA. It even works with ROON but for some reason the sampling rate is stuck at 48K on Streaming Apps but realistically FLAC files are better for serious listening. It even drives my ZMF Atrium 300ohm and my 35ohm HE1000se with ease and with plenty of style , The lock button is handy also something that was missing on my Cayin DAP. The plastic gummie case included kinda sucks but for $299 This Purple little bastard punches above its price IMO.
Are you using any plugins? try removing those. Mine goes up to whatever sampling rate Tidal has its songs in.
@@unixpert321 Hmm I will reinstall the Qobuz app and see if it's fixed now. The apps I was using were RoonArc and Roon.
@@unixpert321 Yep. RoonArc still borked.
sadly there wasnt a purple option when I was buying my R4 :( but its great DAP for the price
My husband loves stealing my tech. I used to have a steam deck and now it lives on his side of the bed
Lovin my orange R4 for 2 months now.
Last two episodes count
love your love for eva man
I wanted one so bad....but I already had an R4 🥲
time to get another one 😂
Use Pure Audio mode. ❤ that
Thanks doc
You have ubiquiti gear right in your home network? I think blocking Chinese traffic is something that their firewalls automatically do as that is a legitimate security measure due to a large amount of hacking with Chinese IPs. You can turn it off, don't know what they call it as I don't use Unifi my self. I think this is probably why you can't download plugins from your home network.
Its called Country Restrictions, and they don't block China by default but there's a good chance the person that set up the network for you did this because it's standard practice to block both China and Russia. Could also be your ISP.
>Shinji never makes bad decisions
Lol, lmao even
Does it have a audio delay, when connected to PC in DAC mode watching videos?
I haven't tested that.
Yes it does have a delay, it's around .25 to half a second or so of a delay. Tried to watch movies with it and was kind of disappointed there was a delay.
@ZReviews would really appreciate it if you test that with portable devices 🙏
I bought the R6 Pro 2. As an Go-Blu replacemen, as the knob dont work properly anymore. But now I have to sell the Hiby and find another product. As my portable is 90% for watching stuff on my laptop away from home.
Popular reviewers on YT don't mention this audio delay problem that most DAP's have.
@@Cinebon thank you. I feel you on this problem! as you can read my response to Z.
@@Rubmaster no problem, glad I could help. It would be good if the companies would list the measured delays in the spec sheets.
I bought it specifically for the colors 😆 I had no idea what an Evangelion was until I pre-ordered this and asked my weeb nephew. I think you forgot to mention that the Eva R4 has 4gig RAM and 64g ROM vs 3gig RAM and 32g ROM on the original R4. I love mine and may actually get around to watching something Evangelion one day.
Do the Movies. You will be .. I was going to say happy but that ain't it fam.
Movies are good but don't forget the series and the movie "the end of Evangelion" i would suggest to watch the series first.
Something I always wonder about DAPs is if they connect to android auto. If so, through wired, bluetooth, or both? If they do work it can be a reason alone to buy. People can connect a device with no personal data, but a lot of storage, to the car.
My M300 wouldn't work. Only blue tooth music and analog in work my pioneer head
@@gregorynelson2327 i also have m300. I contacted hiby. They said they would add support for AA, but it will take time. That was months ago. My R6 works with AA but only wired. It runs android 9 though, so that complicates things. AA is a mess. A cheap device that works with AA would be sweet.
Can confirm, with both my R4 and 300 with pioneer. Tried with it tethered to my phone also. Bluetooth can take a while to be recognized but works.
Sorry guys, we were on 69 likes and I made it 70
So Evil
Haha, yeah, I gave my boyfriend my M60x + Yaxi Pad combo and he hasn't given it back! Stolen!!!!
please check out a song by Open Mike Eagle called Headass (Idiot Shinji). it is fun
omg whats that mousepad
AI Japan maybe.
Asuka or another else?
The Telegraph guy was arrested for providing Russia with encrypted messaging capability in contacting their troops on their front line war with Ukraine. That said (I don't care about the Telegraph guy) how can I make this work with my Apple Music? I'm puzzled.
When is the zeos/blon cable collab?
The Cable costs $55 and comes with a Complementary pair of JoJo
@@ZReviews no balanced 4.4?
Well I *didn't* want an anime themed dap. The custom UI animations are weeb triggering, I thought I'd tamped that down.
The Animations are Neuron Activating.
Best weeb IEMs to pair the unit with? 🤔
E audio also has an evangelion collab, not sure on the quality but they look dope
The teasing with those fostex is too much Z
Mari best girl confirmed by zeos wallpaper
I have never heard of Evangelion and Jesus Christ, cartoon bikini girls will forever be cringe and creepy af, but those colors make me want to sell my orange one.
@zreviews
But Does It Tung???
No that needs all the power of japan
@@ZReviews 🤣🤣🤣