R5, a new Android DAP by Hiby
Sep 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM Post #527 of 4,426
Hello,

I have an R3. Is there a "huge" or just "somewhat-noticeable" SQ-difference between R3 and R5 (i.e clarity/details)?

Does R5 have "search" functionality for songs now?

Also, my IEM (massdrop plus) has 10 ohms at 1 kHz impedance and from HiBy website, the specs says "Headphone Impedance Range: 16~300Ω". Does this mean my IEM is not recommended for R5?

Mine is 9 ohms and is fine. From memory with the R3, I'm going to say it's a very significant upgrade and worth the dosh just on sq alone.
 
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Sep 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM Post #528 of 4,426
hiby offers spdif coaxial too, just need a usb-c to coaxial cable . i think it’s partner Cayin sells a quite ok one with good length.
Yes, they do, at a cost: $40 (10% of the R5 price!)
 
Sep 13, 2019 at 12:15 PM Post #529 of 4,426
Hello,

I have an R3. Is there a "huge" or just "somewhat-noticeable" SQ-difference between R3 and R5 (i.e clarity/details)?

Does R5 have "search" functionality for songs now?

Also, my IEM (massdrop plus) has 10 ohms at 1 kHz impedance and from HiBy website, the specs says "Headphone Impedance Range: 16~300Ω". Does this mean my IEM is not recommended for R5?
I would say there's a significant difference in SQ between the R3 and the R5.

Yes, it does have a search capability for songs/artists/everything now in HiBy music.
 
Sep 14, 2019 at 12:04 AM Post #531 of 4,426
Unboxing on the gold variant HiBy R5. In terms of SQ which is the main thing I care, I agree with @Mouseman. The R5 is significantly better than R3. I will do a full write-up soon. Enjoy & Happy Listening, as always! :)

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Sep 14, 2019 at 8:15 AM Post #534 of 4,426
Very interested in this. Eagerly waiting for a comparison with the DX160 and the NW-ZX300.

If you search the thread, there's already a short comparison with the 160, and a couple of the zx300. If you're talking sound wise, I prefer the sound of the r5 to the zx300- a bit more neutral, more holographic, and more power.
 
Sep 14, 2019 at 8:41 AM Post #535 of 4,426
Deleted... I was concerned with @Medikill and @Mrcojocaru 's problems and had some suggestions for them but it looks like their problems have been resolved along other lines so my suggestions would just confuse :)
 
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Sep 14, 2019 at 9:02 AM Post #537 of 4,426
Can someone please try netease cloud music... Please
 
Sep 14, 2019 at 9:05 AM Post #538 of 4,426
Can someone please try netease cloud music... Please

I'll try it mate, but it's not on playstore or apkpure. I take it I must do it off their website.

I installed it, but everytime I try to play a song it does nothing, or says it can't play song. Horrible permissions! And everything's in Chinese, is there another version?
 
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Sep 14, 2019 at 9:07 AM Post #539 of 4,426
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Sep 14, 2019 at 9:08 AM Post #540 of 4,426
Can someone please try netease cloud music... Please
If that didn't work the Chinese users would have been all up in arms by now... :joy:
 
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