The New HIBY R3 II is here. 4.4MM Jack; Improved Sound and Bluetooth.
May 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Post #5,536 of 6,844
Anyone have any recommendations for an armband or a case with a clip. I use this while exercising and walking and hate having it bounce around in my pocket. Thanks!
 
May 20, 2019 at 6:02 PM Post #5,538 of 6,844
Any info about specs and ETA? Probably will be another Kickstarter campaign.

Ok. I've seen an image of the upcoming R5 and it looks smaller than the R6/R6 Pro, curved body like the M9, Android 8.1, 3.5/4.4mm output, DAC CS43198 and rumoured retail price under 400€!?
 
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May 20, 2019 at 6:08 PM Post #5,539 of 6,844
May 23, 2019 at 12:56 PM Post #5,540 of 6,844
My new R3 should be here in two days...

The decision maker for me was the synergy between a specific group of components while I was reviewing a set of IEMs for ****. I was using the 2.5 balanced and listening to a group of my favorite flac files when I experienced several, semi-emotional “wow” moments.

Soundstage and audio articulation and instrument positioning and the myriad other factors that combine to create those random, “OMG this is beautiful music” moments are worth pursuing. If the unit hadn’t developed a screen glitch, I wouldn’t have returned it. But my new one is coming... can’t be soon enough, though. All things being equal electronically, the experiences should be reproducible. Hopefully.

Besides, this one is that cool red color...
 
May 23, 2019 at 3:33 PM Post #5,541 of 6,844
My new R3 should be here in two days...

The decision maker for me was the synergy between a specific group of components while I was reviewing a set of IEMs for ****. I was using the 2.5 balanced and listening to a group of my favorite flac files when I experienced several, semi-emotional “wow” moments.

Soundstage and audio articulation and instrument positioning and the myriad other factors that combine to create those random, “OMG this is beautiful music” moments are worth pursuing. If the unit hadn’t developed a screen glitch, I wouldn’t have returned it. But my new one is coming... can’t be soon enough, though. All things being equal electronically, the experiences should be reproducible. Hopefully.

Besides, this one is that cool red color...

I find that the r3 performs best when fed better quality files ie hi-res flac etc and particularly like it paired with R1Zenith and DM6. Otherwise it’s purely used as my source for my Mojo.
 
May 26, 2019 at 7:49 AM Post #5,543 of 6,844
I find that the r3 performs best when fed better quality files ie hi-res flac etc and particularly like it paired with R1Zenith and DM6. Otherwise it’s purely used as my source for my Mojo.

I run mine into a micro iDSD Black Label with EXCELLENT results.

Well, now I don’t feel so indulgent about the $50 cable for my vendor donated ZS7s...
 
May 28, 2019 at 3:28 AM Post #5,545 of 6,844
It's there any chance mseb could be added to USB out?

Also does ReplayGain work with usb out?

I'm fact, what are all the functions bypassed when audio output from usb?

I ask this cos my coax cable to Mojo is failing and USB cable is MUCH cheaper and far easier to acquire
 
May 28, 2019 at 3:45 AM Post #5,546 of 6,844
It's there any chance mseb could be added to USB out?

Also does ReplayGain work with usb out?

I'm fact, what are all the functions bypassed when audio output from usb?

I ask this cos my coax cable to Mojo is failing and USB cable is MUCH cheaper and far easier to acquire

When using a USB-C to micro-USB cable (Shanling L2 or FIIO CL06) the volume control of the R3 does not affect the digital signal - it does not work.
IMO this is good, since it means that the digital signal processor of the R3 is bypassed and the bit-perfect data is streamed to the Mojo.
You can still activate the MSEB or EQ on the R3 and it will change the digital signal, but I can clearly hear a loss in sound quality when the R3 is altering the original digital data.

The Auto-Off function does not work with the USB cable.

Sound of the USB cable is more "open" while the coax cable sounds a bit smoother.
I suspect that this is a difference between the inputs on the Mojo side, but I am not sure.
 
May 28, 2019 at 7:13 AM Post #5,547 of 6,844
I ordered a **** **** iem and connected it using the 2.5 balanced MMCX cable that came with Fiio FH1. The sound is amazing for 19 euro earphones.

The fit is slightly less comfortable for falling asleep than my Hiby Seeds, which were my favorites until recently, but I think I prefer the sound of the ****. It's very clear and precise, with great sound stage.
 
May 28, 2019 at 8:32 PM Post #5,548 of 6,844
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You can still activate the MSEB or EQ on the R3 and it will change the digital signal, but I can clearly hear a loss in sound quality when the R3 is altering the original digital data.


Sound of the USB cable is more "open" while the coax cable sounds a bit smoother.
I suspect that this is a difference between the inputs on the Mojo side, but I am not sure.
I completely agree with you on MSEB or EQ.

Can't say I agree on USB vs. COAX. However, there could be a difference but I just can't hear it. I'm gettin old ya know?
 
May 29, 2019 at 12:34 AM Post #5,549 of 6,844

I completely agree with you on MSEB or EQ.

Can't say I agree on USB vs. COAX. However, there could be a difference but I just can't hear it. I'm gettin old ya know?[/QUOTE]

There was a time I thought FW updates eliminated the difference between USB and Coax, but then I heard it again.
But it’s not that easy to hear. Coax is nice for it’s mechanical robustness, Micro USB is really a bit fragile.
 
May 29, 2019 at 1:33 PM Post #5,550 of 6,844
I do use R3 with Mojo Chord and Fiio micro USB to USB C cable. No issues. I do hear a big difference in sound quality compared to USB C. USB 3 connection is superior.

I completely agree with you on MSEB or EQ.

Can't say I agree on USB vs. COAX. However, there could be a difference but I just can't hear it. I'm gettin old ya know?
 
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