[DBaldock9]

I got spoiled by the fantastic battery life of the SR25, a legit 20 hours, so for me the RS6 is decidedly underwhelming in this department. However, I'm willing to forgive this as a trade-off for the SQ improvement on all my IEMs, especially the Z1R and Andro2020.

I don't us a DAP all that frequently, so far with the RS6 I pretty much always top it up after about 1-2 hours of use. I can't say for sure how long it would last from 100% down to 0, but I think I'd be lucky to get 4-5 hours max.

I think I read somewhere that Flight Mode is a good way to conserve a bit of battery, but then you are limiting yourself to local files. Any other tweaks/recommendations are welcome here as well, thanks!!

In the Android v9 that's on the RS6, you can turn: Settings > Battery > Battery Saver = On

 

[Narrative]

Quick impressions of the first acquaintance with the RS6:

What can I say, this player looks divine. Piece of art. Photos do not convey all this beauty. I really like sharp edges; in addition, the color of the DAP is very beautiful and not as banal as black. I hope this is not the last Hiby DAP in this color. I love the design of the DX160, but the design of the RS6 is on another level. On the next level. Separately, I note the knob, it is very good that it is protected from accidental clicks and is located in a safe place. It is very pleasant to use it, tactile sensations are perfect. The case is as beautiful as the DAP itself, it's nice to have a case of this quality right in the box. Definitely one of the most beautiful DAPs on the market right now. 10/10.

As for UI, everything is flawless, it works very quickly; I like the Darwin style, the icons and the dark theme looks beautiful. There is nothing more to add, everything works perfectly.

I will give a feedback about the sound a little later, while I'm listening to my library. So far, I can say that it took me 8-10 seconds to understand that the RS6 sounds better than the DX160. Much better. Radically better. More interesting details will be discussed later.

 

[audionewbi]

I really like my RS6, I also owned other much more expensive DAP, but compared to them, RS6 hold it's grounded nicely. However I do wish the built quality was better.

My volume, play button has already warn out.

 

[psawjack]

I really like my RS6, I also owned other much more expensive DAP, but compared to them, RS6 hold it's grounded nicely. However I do wish the built quality was better.

My volume, play button has already warn out.

Well that's disappointing to hear. How long have you had it?

 

[audionewbi]

Pretty much from first week of release. Not a huge deal breaker, but a slight annoyance.

 

[psawjack]

Pretty much from first week of release. Not a huge deal breaker, but a slight annoyance.

Not a deal breaker but if power button stops working entirely that's gonna suck.

Are you going to try to RMA it?

 

[LoryWiv]

In the Android v9 that's on the RS6, you can turn: Settings > Battery > Battery Saver = On

Does this setting decrease power output or headroom / other sonic effect?

 

[psawjack]

Does this setting decrease power output or headroom / other sonic effect?

I don't think that setting will mess with output power levels. It could stop a 3rd party player like vlc if it is aggressive but it has settings to prevent undesirable behavior.

 

[LoryWiv]

I don't think that setting will mess with output power levels. It could stop a 3rd party player like vlc if it is aggressive but it has settings to prevent undesirable behavior.

As long as my trusty UAPP works correctly.

 

[audionewbi]

Not a deal breaker but if power button stops working entirely that's gonna suck.

Are you going to try to RMA it?

Its just a cosmetic wear, it is working fine. Right now shipping back to Hong Kong is not easy, I might do it in a few month's time, tbh, not a bad idea.

 

[Neweymatt]

In the Android v9 that's on the RS6, you can turn: Settings > Battery > Battery Saver = On

Awesome, thanks!!

 

[muths66]

Pretty much from first week of release. Not a huge deal breaker, but a slight annoyance.

Mine also somewhat like that. Will be sending back

 

[Joe Bloggs]

So I came across a little bug or glitch in the software. I had Mseb on, a touch of bass adjustments and the EQ with only 3db bump at lowest HZ setting. I started to notice a pop/scratch sound on a kick drum level freq but just on right channel. I turned off EQ but left MSEB on and sound went away. I tested track on different system and its not that at all.

Any thoughts?

You would need to add negative preamp on pretty much any boost to the lowest frequency on the EQ.

 

[Narrative]

Any recommendations for Darwin filters? I hear changes in some of them, but not all filters have noticeable changes.

 

[Stuff Jones]

You would need to add negative preamp on pretty much any boost to the lowest frequency on the EQ.

Hey Joe - Asked this a couple pages back but never got a reply. Any idea why people are getting about half the advertised battery life, and any tips for improving it?

I'm on the market for a DAP and love R2R, but 4-5 hours battery life simply won't work cut it for me.