Disclaimer
This is my first mid-fi DAP experience and I'm not much of DAP person, so my impressions and thoughts would be reflective of these facts.

Gears Used:
Sony EX1000
IMR Ozar
Newbsound newb50
Amps paired:
Gustard H16
Schiit valhalla 2




Device:
HiBy R6pro 2 is a stunning device, I was very intrigued by the looks since the launch and it did live up to it, beautiful looks and display. The device has snapdragon 665 chipset which is fairly new and decent performer and 4gb ram. The same applies in the performance of this device, it is pretty decent overall but stutters at times. I suppose that is ok for a DAP.
User interface is pretty much vanilla android(12.0) and gain, class modes are available from notification center.
Battery drain is quite fast as it has class A amplification.
I found the button placement to be odd on the left of the device. I kept mis clicking the next/previous button whenever I handle the device.



Sound:
Lows:
The bass is quite balanced on these. I don't find them to be overpowering even though this has warm tonality. The sub bass has decent depth and has good texture. Bass is quite fast, tight and controlled keeping the mids clean.

Mids:
The mids are clear, lush and forward. Though it tends to be on leaner side, it does have a tinge of warmth and gives life to the vocals. Female vocals comes across lively but there's a slight shimmer on upper mids which could be felt on some tracks. This could be more pronounced with bright or lean IEMs. Male vocals could lack heft at times. But overall it is smooth listen yet brings in lot of details

Highs:
There is no sibilance, they are just as smooth as butter on hot pan. Again details are amazing on these keeping the sibilance in control. Sony EX1k could be sibilant if pairing is not good or when paired with bright or neutral source but this had great synergy. Lovely vocals and highs.



Staging has great width and height but depth can be bit lacking. Imaging is precise, instrument positions can be distinguished quite clearly. Layering goes hand in as well, no problem with busy tracks. I cannot compare these with any other DAP in the range as I haven't heard other ones in this range but R6pro II does sound warm/clean/detailed for what it is.

Disclaimer!​

I received this is unit as part of tour that was organized by HiFiGo and @gadgetgod . As any other disclaimer goes, I try my best to not be influenced by others and I do not get any monetary benefits out of this.
If you are genuinely interested to buy, go to LETSHUOER X GIZAUDIO Galileo.

I have great respect for Timmy Vangtan for his work and this is his first collab. Naturally I'm excited to try out.

First things first, this is gorgeous looking IEM, the pattern on the faceplate is something to adore. As soon as the look was revealed I was hooked.

Sources used:
Samsung S21/Laptop
Ibasso DC03 pro
Ibasso DC04 pro
Fiio Q5s TC
Apple music/Tidal

Build and Comfort:
IEM looks quite good built, no loose contacts or rattling anywhere. The face plate looks gorgeous and it is unique to each set.
Wearing comfort on these are really great to me. I put these on for couple days, almost 8 hours continuous wear for calls and music and these did not fatigue me at all. (Used JVC fx11 tips)

SOUND IMPRESSIONS:​

I would describe the sound signature to be leaning towards neutral with some warmth. The low end frequency has a bit of boost but is close to neutral. The bass does give a punch when called for and doesn't interfere or bleed into the mids. It lacks sub bass extension but being neutral I wouldn't expect much. I love my bass so this felt a bit underwhelming at times. The mids are the highlight in this set, it is forward organic and clean. Both male and Female vocals sounds fantastic on this set. Vocal centric songs shine with these. The treble is devoid of any shimmer, very smooth, has decent detail levels. It lacks the bite and air but again being neutral this is expected.

Technicalities are good for the price, Sound stage is wide but not deep. Imaging and separation on point.



Final Thoughts:
Beautiful set, both look wise and sound wise. A great choice for neutral fans. Timmy did great on this set.

Disclaimer:-

I received the Shimin Li as a part of the review tour being organized by HiFinage India. My thoughts are based on my usage and nothing else. I do not receive any monetary benefits out of this.

You can buy Shimin Li from HiFinage website from the link below. There's no affiliate.

https://hifinage.com/collections/tangzu/products/tangzu-shimin-li

Build/Fit/Package:

• For the price I think the Shimin Li has pretty big package. Bunch of Eartips (Kbear 07 types) and a cable in separate paper boxes. Well NGL they could have reduced the size of package by eliminating one of the box or add a carry case(Maybe too much to ask for at this price). The outer box looks cool nevertheless. Cables on these are weird, they kinda have a rubbery layer which also smells rubber. It's a let down to me.
• The build quality is top notch at this price point, feels solid in hand and to wear. Bit on heavier side though.
• Fit on these are great but it's on heavier side so could be a problem for some to wear it for long hours.

Sources Used:
Qudelix 5k
Shanling UP4
Avani
Abigail
VE OHD



SOUND:
The sound signature of Shimin Li tends to be balanced and overall tilts towards warmer side.
Bass on these have pretty good authority for the price, Sub bass is decent and has good quantity but lacks a bit on texture. Sub bass extension is decent. Mid bass has good impact and good body. The negatives are more of nitpicks in low end. Overall it's enjoyable low end to me.

Mids are forward presented and has a touch of warmth to it. I would say these have lush mids with no shrills. Instruments sound natural and has good note weight for the price point. On some tracks it may sound a bit shouty due to upfront presentation but for majority of tracks it will be fine.

Treble is sibilant free and smooth. No aggression in the treble region. Doesn't have much extension so might lack the openness.

Soundstage is bit on intimate side, lacks depth. Separation and imaging are average and details seems okay acceptable for this price bracket.



Comparison:
Kiwi Ears Cadenza: I had this set briefly for about a week. Main difference between these are the presentation. Cadenza has laid back while the shimin Li is forward and energetic than Cadenza. Fit wise I would prefer Cadenza for the light weight and better fit for me. Both the sets are dark but cadenza feels darker than the other. Shimin Li has better note weight and thick sound while the cadenza has leaner presentation.

7hz Zero: Well it isn't fair comparison due to price difference but this has the hype, so.... zero is more brighter set while the shimin li balanced. Naturally the zero feels to pull in more details. But major drawback on the zero is it severely lacks low end something I can definitely feel and the treble can get too much after a while for me on the zero. While shimin li can be listened for longer. I would reach to both the sets based on mood and tracks that i will listen. They compliment each other.

Disclaimer:-

I received the Yuan Li as a part of the review tour being organized here by by HiFinage India. My thoughts are based on my usage for a week and by no means this is a professional review. I'm a rookie who is trying to understand the world of audiophile.
Thanks to @gadgetgod for including me in the tour.

If interested, you can buy from HiFinage website from the link below.

https://hifinage.com/collections/t-force/products/t-force-yuan-li

Introduction:
TForce Audio(Now Tangzu) was a very new name in audio community when their first IEM Yuan-Li was launched. Fast forward, they are now one of the acclaimed and trusted audio company in Chi-Fi industry. Goes to say they have been making great IEMs and Yuani-Li is no exception.

Yuan Li is targeted at 100$ budget segment, a highly competitive segment. IMO Yuan li is one of top performer in this segment.

Build/Fit/Package:
Yuan li is made of full metal shell and has a smooth finish all around with no sharp edge that pokes or causes any discomfort. Solid build quality.
Yuan Li has got good fit overall and can be worn for long hours. But to me personally the ear grooves gets bit bothersome after few hours. Not just on this IEM but in general I prefer a clean design IEM without the grooves.
One of the things that separate Tangzu from competitors is their package, they come loaded with tips and a beautiful case. Placement of tips, case and overall unboxing experience is great. Special mention about the case that is included, it is pretty sturdy and has good space to stuff in a dongle, extra cable and also looks sleek.
Personally I did not use the stock tips but they look like acostune 07 clones. They seem fine.
The included 2 pin cable is pure copper and it is decent enough, no complaints.



Sources Used:
Qudelix 5k
Shanling UP4
Avani
Abigail

~Though Yuan Li being 32 ohms can be run on low powered sources, it would shine better with little extra power such as Q5k

SOUND:
Yuan li has a balanced sound signature, slightly boosted low end with fairly neutral warmish overall tonality.



Bass:
Yuan Li has excellent low end, well controlled punchy bass. The mid bass has a decent slam, a tad bit lower than what I would prefer but i wouldn't notice it unless I look for it. It could also be good in a way that it could contribute to cleaner mids. Even though the sub bass is not boosted too much, it provides good rumble when called for( slightly recessed mid could be the reason). Overall a well done clean and not overwhelming bass.

Mids:
Mid range on this is the main focus. The vocals are presented front and sounds natural the way I like it. Both male and female vocals sound lively and fuller. They are presented in smooth manner that it takes the center stage. The instruments has above average note weight and it's a bliss to listen to.

Treble:
Treble is mostly smooth and has a slight bite to it when powered enough. No sibilance or harshness experienced. Even poorly recorded or known sibilant tracks sounded smooth to my ears. Has enough air and extension to enjoy.

Soundstage, imaging, separation are commendable.

Comparison:
Olina SE: First thing to notice with Olina SE is that it has got a tad bit more sub bass and mid bass slam. Mind you Yuan li is no slouch when it comes to low end, and yuan li seems to have slightly better texture on low end. Mids on olina SE is bit more clean and thin(maybe it sounds cleaner due to the thin vocals/notes) than Yuan li. Treble is better on Yuan li, has a bite that gives good feel to it.
Olina SE was my fav in this segment before I listened to Yuan li. Now I'm torn haha. I feel Yuan Li is more fun type and olina bit more analytical.

Conclusion:
Yuan li, being the debut IEM of Tangzu and would say still relevant for someone looking for a safe daily driver.