HiBy R6 PRO II - My favorite DAP under $1000

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  • Get the R6 PRO II: store.hiby.com/products/r6-pr...
    Concerns about its power output: store.hiby.com/blogs/blog/con...
    Video Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:44 - Design & Build Quality
    02:03 - Display
    03:06 - Tech inside it
    05:40 - Sound Performance
    08:44 - Class-A VS Class-AB
    10:51 - Power Output & Battery Life
    14:02 - Technicalities
    15:31 - Plugins & MSEB Settings
    16:47 - Bass
    17:28 - Midrange
    18:06 - Treble
    18:47 - My Conclusions
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    Desktop headphones I’m using:
    🎧 Hifiman Susvara: bit.ly/3a39pm2
    🎧 Hifiman HE1000SE: bit.ly/3gwkXRW
    🎧 Hifiman Arya Stealth: bit.ly/3HORBss
    🎧 Audeze LCD-5: bit.ly/3nb5KbD
    🎧 Audeze LCD-4: bit.ly/35LFYAK
    🎧 Kennerton Rognir: bit.ly/3zD1IxT
    🎧 Meze Elite: bit.ly/3RPojys
    🎧 Erzetich Phobos V2021: bit.ly/3HMWBhf
    🎧 Sennheiser HD800S: amzn.to/3T5FX2J
    🎧 Sendy Peacock: bit.ly/3EyZxQf
    🎧 Apos Caspian: bit.ly/3nab1QO
    Wireless headphones I’m using:
    🎧 Sennheiser Momentum 4: amzn.to/3CodrCc
    🎧 Sony WH1000XM5: amzn.to/3RUfQKu
    🎧 Apple AirPods Max: amzn.to/3rGHQqr
    IEMs I’m using:
    👂 7Hz Timeless: bit.ly/3q7RNgm
    👂 Meze Rai Penta: bit.ly/3j2EhVa
    👂 FiiO FH9: bit.ly/3zSWka5
    👂 FiiO FH7S: bit.ly/3fYOgi9
    👂 FiiO FD7: bit.ly/3nEqw4h
    Loudspeakers I’m using:
    🔊 KEF Reference 3: amzn.to/3qZKbMm
    🔊 Natural Sound NS17: bit.ly/2TuUXx3
    🔊 Sound Of Eden Crescendo UNO: bit.ly/3f5jO1X
    Integrated/Power Amps I’m using:
    💪 Chord Electronics Ultima 5: amzn.to/3CLWVxi
    💪 Burson Timekeeper 3X GT: amzn.to/3Ext5hm
    💪 Benchmark AHB2: amzn.to/37jcR9M
    💪 Topping LA90: bit.ly/3SPThbj
    Best DACs I tried so far (in no particular order):
    🥇 Gustard R26 Discrete: bit.ly/3TemlZP
    🥇 Gustard X26 PRO: bit.ly/2ORB7Ko
    🥇 Chord Electronics DAVE: amzn.to/3Tbs2aY
    🥇 Denafrips Terminator Plus: bit.ly/3rLr35m
    🥇 Rockna Wavelight: bit.ly/3hD33xl
    🥇 Audiobyte HydraVox: bit.ly/2VXJjZM
    🥇 Musician Aquarius: bit.ly/2U9qwwT
    🥇 Matrix Audio Element X2: bit.ly/3Eryerb
    🥇 Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3: bit.ly/34oBFyG
    🥇 SMSL VMV D2: bit.ly/3q9lIF7
    Best Mid-Fi DACs:
    🥈 Gustard X18: bit.ly/3CMcJ2W
    🥈 Gold Note DS-10 Plus: bit.ly/3f7pYie
    🥈 Topping D90SE: bit.ly/3gC5FcO
    🥈 Musician Pegasus: bit.ly/2OvCOgn
    🥈 Matrix Mini-i Pro 3: bit.ly/3t97FkN
    🥈 SMSL SU-10: bit.ly/3Eq9jEm
    🥈 SMSL VMV D1SE: bit.ly/3nbaTjT
    🥈 SMSL M500 MKIII: bit.ly/3yvztl8
    🥈 Soncoz SGD1: bit.ly/36IUQ5r
    Best Entry-Level DACs:
    🥉 Gustard X16: bit.ly/3SQr6ZL
    🥉 Topping D30 PRO: bit.ly/3taPWcE
    🥉 Topping E50: bit.ly/3q9e6CE
    🥉 Topping D10S: bit.ly/3r1hWNh
    🥉 SMSL DO200 MKII: bit.ly/3elkZO4
    🥉 SMSL SU-9N: bit.ly/32U7qj3
    🥉 Soncoz LA-QXD1: bit.ly/3gf8ONt
    Best DAC + Headphone Amp combos:
    🎶 Burson Conductor 3X GT: amzn.to/2xcfSKx
    🎶 FiiO K9 PRO: bit.ly/3ejKRd3
    🎶 Topping DX7 PRO+: bit.ly/3rH6siH
    🎶 xDuoo XA-10: bit.ly/39UsS7K
    Best Headphone amps:
    💣Trafomatic Primavera: bit.ly/3Co8wAZ
    💣Trafomatic Head2: bit.ly/3VdNrC1
    💣Enleum AMP-23R: bit.ly/3CV2QQN
    💣Ferrum OOR + Hypsos: bit.ly/3tbjNSn
    💣Burson Soloist 3X GT: bit.ly/3q7nrus
    💣Flux Lab Acoustics Volot: bit.ly/3fJegep
    💣Benchmark HPA4: bit.ly/2xb6hn5
    💣Sparkos Labs Aries: bit.ly/2xcOps1
    💣SMSL SP400: bit.ly/3sAUEO2
    💣Topping A90 Discrete: bit.ly/2YBwCnZ
    💣Singxer SA-1: bit.ly/3eI6aCC
    Best USB Dongles & Bluetooth DAC/Amps & Portable DAC/Amps:
    📱 Chord Mojo2: amzn.to/3fWXYkM
    📱 FiiO BTR7: bit.ly/3fJUhij
    📱 Shanling UA5: bit.ly/3yuksQR
    📱 xDuoo Poke II: bit.ly/3CIewWO
    📱 Topping G5: bit.ly/3Evjs2p
    Best DAPs:
    🎵 FiiO M17: bit.ly/34pgo84
    🎵 FiiO M11 Plus: bit.ly/3Ew0l8K
    🎵 Shanling M9: bit.ly/3r4swDh
    🎵 Shanling M7: bit.ly/3I9rldH
    🎵 Shanling M6 Ultra: bit.ly/3RXGsKQ
    🎵 Hiby RS6: bit.ly/3t9mUKw
    🎵 Hiby RS5 MKII: bit.ly/3KSqiyE
    🎵 Hiby RS2: bit.ly/3EgakPb
    These are my honest opinions in different categories. Some of them are affiliated links that help me manage this TH-cam channel at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    #hiby #r6pro #review
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  • @emilianpredescu3477
    @emilianpredescu3477 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well...this will probably be my first Hiby purchase. You convinced me to pull the trigger on one cute not so little unit🙂 Unlike others I love the design and I heard many great things about their software. So can't wait to get my hands on one. Great detailed review, as always, what would I do without you? My old FiiO needed retirement and this review arrived at the perfect time. Thank you👍🤗

    • @michaellazaar1838
      @michaellazaar1838 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If purchased, any comments to make on your new acquisition.

    • @mitchhifi9192
      @mitchhifi9192 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The purple one with Campfire Andromedas really looks the part. Just saw on a review and my Andromedas seem to be begging for a new friend

  • @ScottoGrotto
    @ScottoGrotto ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review as always!
    I always come away from your reviews feeling like I have a pretty good understanding about a product!
    Reviews on this hiby have been few so far, so you’ve provided a welcomed service to the community, thank you!
    I have the Hiby R6 pro i, it has sounded good overall, especially the balanced output.
    I had trouble getting v1 hiby pro to sync with dacs except my chord mojo.
    Have you tried using the vii hiby pro as a dac source?
    Also, I might have missed this, but can you play and charge simultaneously?
    Thanks

  • @MaxisMaximal
    @MaxisMaximal 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Better than Fiio M15S?

  • @stephengriffin1541
    @stephengriffin1541 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve just bought this dap in purple. As I got it for a killer price I took the plunge as I really wanted a good streaming dap as my old Astell and kern sr15 has strangely stopped connecting to wifi or Bluetooth (if anyone has a fix for this let me know). Anyway as I decided to make it a Christmas present to myself apart from checking it works and plays ok I’m not getting it out of the box until Christmas (restraint). My opinion on it on the small preview I gave it is it is nowhere close to the open holographic sound of the sr15. I still love it though as it looks amazing, it’s purple, it has all the crazy eq stuff. It streams, it has a great screen, and a lovely case. Not sure if my brain will burn in to increase my opinion of the sound but I’m still very happy to have it and start playing with it on Christmas Day🙂

  • @kenchi5030
    @kenchi5030 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I recently got this second hand as an upgrade to the tempotec v6 which I actually love and use as a source for my home hifi system. However, whilst the r6pro2 sounds definitely much better than the v6 using headphones, the line out performance somehow just sounds veiled and even harsh compared to the tempotec v6, (I suspect mostly above 3-4khz range as I could somewhat fix it with mseb and increased the LHF Sibilencd, Air), I don't know if this is normal or if my unit has problem or needs to burn in more, also V6 actually let me use high gain on LineOut which is great since I use it as a source for my 300b tube amp... How would a desktop dac like topping e70 velvet compare to a dap like the r6pro2 in sound quality? Would a desktop DAC be much better to be used for home hifi system because of the internal components?

  • @jaroslavfricek7772
    @jaroslavfricek7772 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for great review ❗️ ❤️Wonder how does it soundwise compare to ibasso 320...❓🙋‍♂️

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sadly, I never tried an iBasso unit. I should try my luck again :)

  • @zgreeeg
    @zgreeeg ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you compare Hiby R6 pro II to Shanling M3U, M6U, M7?

  • @jackschrier3717
    @jackschrier3717 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    please stop making me buy DAPs! (great watch, thanks for all the great vids)

  • @jorgeluisfernandez2560
    @jorgeluisfernandez2560 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im looking for a dap that can drive headphones like hd800s, hifiman planar and other over headphones, do you think this dap have the power to drive them? Or maybe fiio m23 or m6 ultra? Thanks a lot

  • @revan.3994
    @revan.3994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can this unit power the FiiO FT5 planar? You said in the FT5 review that most portable DAPs were too "underpowered" for this headphone to really shine and the FT5 sounded underwhelming. Please let me know what you think and if there is another portable DAP which actually suits the FT5? Thanks a lot in advance! You got a new subscriber 💪🤘👍

  • @petrpulpytel
    @petrpulpytel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thx Sandu for great review👍how does it stand against Topping G5 (sound quality only)? for IEMs and easy to drive HPs.. many thanks

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      G5 is more powerful and could drive much harder loads. They are more or less as detailed and clean sounding, the difference is mostly happening in the tonality department and in the way the music flows. G5 sounds like a traditional D/S design, nothing wrong about that, but Hiby's unit has a better flow with acoustic music and a more organic midrange that isn't there on the G5. G5 is mostly ultra-linear and clean sounding, while R6 PRO has a "warm-ish" tint that adds more weight in the midrange and removes grain and digitus from the treble.

    • @petrpulpytel
      @petrpulpytel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Soundnews thanks Sandu for very detailed answer, much appreciated👍👍

  • @Rezzzn0r
    @Rezzzn0r ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, how does it compare to Shanling M8? I know M8 is a flagship, but it can be bought now around 800 bucks ;)

  • @frederf69
    @frederf69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    there is no correlation between price and performance when it comes to audio. i was going to get this dap but decided on the m1s as its more pocket sized.
    good review drum bro!! ✌😎👍

    • @LT15313
      @LT15313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yeah? And what high / lower end products have you compared that support you claim?

  • @michaellazaar1838
    @michaellazaar1838 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this informative video. I am trying to decide between this Hiby r6 pro II and the Shanling M7. Anybody's opinion is sought after.

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you need to drive IEMs only, I would get the R6 Pro II, if you need to drive harder loads, including desktop headphones, then M7 would do that better

  • @user-em5ez7hb4k
    @user-em5ez7hb4k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hiby R6 Pro II or ibasso dx240 amp8 mk2? What's better?

  • @rtnjo6936
    @rtnjo6936 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    guys, I'm a newbee, I have a question: purchased Sennheiser IE 600 today, they are still being delivered, and I have a $100 Volt 2 interface, will it carry the EI 600? Should I purchase anything else to gain full power from IE?

  • @xxsirxfuryxx6122
    @xxsirxfuryxx6122 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey man great videos, please help me, between this DAP and shanling m6 ultra, which one should i choose? I care about the warmth of the sound and smoothness of the os, I already have sony wm1am2 which I LOVE its sound and fiio m15s which is way too neutral, please help me here

    • @jorgeluisfernandez2560
      @jorgeluisfernandez2560 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which one you bought? Im looking for the same daps, thanks

  • @madcrabber1113
    @madcrabber1113 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are replacement batteries available?

  • @ericburgos
    @ericburgos ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried this one on a passaround and much preferred my Shanling M6 Ultra for my music tastes.

    • @funcionyforma
      @funcionyforma 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, i'm between this two devices. Can you share some experience of both? What's their main differences?

  • @salvadorherrera7686
    @salvadorherrera7686 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    🤘🏻

  • @anuragsaha145
    @anuragsaha145 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    how does to compare to the Fiio m15s in terms of speed and dynamics?

  • @taliosnz
    @taliosnz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got my unit last week - only using PlexAmp on it for music - live the unit but man it's battery does suck - however.... That seems mostly wifi, and turning on idle power off, battery saver seems like an idea I'm investigating.
    Interestingly - your comment about the bezels - it looks bezel-less but the screen is still not to the edges, and there's a big display gap at the bottom of the display.

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not entirely bezel less like a modern smartphone, but it looks like that when I'm comparing it to other DAPs I have around me.

  • @CesarDelgadoPeralta
    @CesarDelgadoPeralta 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is an iPhone charger (20w) suitable to charge the Hiby r6 pro II?

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I see no reason, why it shouldn't. I tried a 45 and then a 65 watt charger, both of which worked fanstastic.

  • @keithjohnson2863
    @keithjohnson2863 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does this bypass android audio system resampling to 48 kHz on the USB digital output?

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hiby says so, but there is no way to check that out

    • @keithjohnson2863
      @keithjohnson2863 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Soundnews The Topping D90 displays the sampling rate of the incoming signal. The reason I asked is that I use my DAP as a streaming source at my desk , feeding my D90, then analog to my Keces E40 amp. Occasionally I'll use it with my 7Hz Timeless IEMs. My current DAP is the Shanling M3X, I'm looking to upgrade in the next few months. The R6 Pro II might be overkill for my use cases, I will probably go with the R6 Gen III. Thanks for your response.

    • @taliosnz
      @taliosnz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Soundnews oddly using Plexamp playing some 24/96 I have going thru the 3.5mm I see 48khz in the status bar - will try that with USB when I get home from this gig. Not sure if that's Plexamp tho so will install Tidal or something as well.

  • @beyondtheuniverse999
    @beyondtheuniverse999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, if I use this as bluetooth reciver does it sound better than BTR7? And also does the battery life remain same?

  • @yusif.heybatov
    @yusif.heybatov 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder does it sound better than iBasso DX300 (320)? 😊

    • @dave91863
      @dave91863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would say its on par with the ibasso dx220 maybe the 240 but cannot compete with the 300 or 320

  • @user-lp9hi5zv7w
    @user-lp9hi5zv7w ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, please help and guide me. So I was waiting for R6 Pro II, it would have been out of my budget, however, it's battery life is making me give up on it.
    I have two other options HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) or Shanling M3 Ultra, they are in a similar price range. Could you help me with one of these two, or suggest a third option. My music choices are classic rock, or some modern bands, etc. Thank You.

  • @Flavius7
    @Flavius7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Design is always subjective, and I subjectively dislike it🙂 But I know software and components are the strongest arguments of Hiby. Still far from being interested to get one, but I trust the company to change my mind in the future.

    • @hibymusic1566
      @hibymusic1566 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Software and components are the strongest arguments of Hiby
      Getting such recognition, even if we doesn't make you our customer, is already very worthwhile❤

    • @Flavius7
      @Flavius7 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hibymusic1566 It's the truth and you deserve recognition. Your users acknowledge that. Congratulations!

  • @cy1656
    @cy1656 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello
    This player can push Sony ier-z1r ?

    • @ElNINETEENTH
      @ElNINETEENTH 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Most iems I’d say I’m using it with Mest mk2 and Geae

  • @Gambit33
    @Gambit33 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The R6 Pro II is definitely one of the best mid-range DAP. However, I prefer Sony's ZX-707 (uncapped, Japanese version) for its better battery life.

    • @user-lp9hi5zv7w
      @user-lp9hi5zv7w ปีที่แล้ว

      How would you define 707's sound? I am in a similar spot, I am considering even HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) or Shanling M3 Ultra

    • @theodorezurla496
      @theodorezurla496 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-lp9hi5zv7w I’m literally in the same boat

    • @wislan.nogueira
      @wislan.nogueira 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That I was looking for. Some feedback between Zx707 and Pro 2. Any more advice?

    • @theodorezurla496
      @theodorezurla496 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wislan.nogueira so far lookin like m3 ultra makes the most sense to me being the most portable

    • @wislan.nogueira
      @wislan.nogueira 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theodorezurla496 I just returned R6 III. Amazing DAP but the volume wheel is annoying. So, I was between Astell&Kern 35, Sony Zx707 Japanese and HiBy Pro II.

  • @plt9999
    @plt9999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice try Sandu but device has weird positioning: price, weak power and battery

    • @jamesmiller4487
      @jamesmiller4487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you even watch this review? If you had you would have seen this was actually spoken to. Yes, battery and power are less than desired. Made up for in other categories, at least for the reviewer. Your conclusions of course could be different.

    • @karolkedzierski5824
      @karolkedzierski5824 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Price???

  • @minhbu95
    @minhbu95 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! What do you think between this, the AK SR35 (which just came out a few months ago), and the Mojo 2?
    Sounds quality wise (with Mojo 2 connected to an Android phone), what is your best pick? Would really love your opinions to help with my purchase 😊😊

  • @KS_1990
    @KS_1990 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Be careful with this brand. I got r6 pro 2020, and the memory card does not work after 4 months. Buy at your own risk

  • @igrvass
    @igrvass ปีที่แล้ว

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