Hiby R4 Review: The Flexible $250 Android DAP

The Hiby R4 is a brand new DAP from Hiby Music. Costing around $250, the Hiby R4 are going to be one of the most popular DAP out there. Running Android 12 as it's operating systems, the Hiby R4 truly is a flexible companion to your daily audio needs. Learn more about the Hiby R4 in my full review of them. Thank you Hiby for sending the tour unit and the opportunity to review such an amazing DAP for the price. Joe Bloggs Soundstaging Plugin: https://www.head-fi.org/goto/post?id=18120008 HiBy R4 Store page (non-affiliated): https://store.hiby.com/products/hiby-r4 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Part I: Unboxing 00:55 - Part II: Design 02:06 - Part III: Buttons 02:33 - Part IV: Display 03:41 - Part V: Battery 04:53 - Part VI: Performance ? 05:26 - Part VII: Sound 07:23 - Part VIII: R4 as a Desktop DAC/Amp ? 08:01 - Part IX: R4 as a Bluetooth Receiver ? 08:35 - Part X: TL;DW 10:17 - Part XI: Outro and Credits Songs used: Tranquil Plains · HOYO-MiX · HOYO-MiX https://youtu.be/6gEpv1D5cig?si=GYN2ekt-Mh_SHbhR Ebb and Flow · HOYO-MiX · HOYO-MiX https://youtu.be/Qn3n_kW7f4g?si=Ct0ctd1lGU7fgNKU Les fumees blanches · HOYO-MiX https://youtu.be/Jgu4FPIhwe4?si=NNz_p-n1c4swhVwe All in the Golden Afternoon · HOYO-MiX · HOYO-MiX https://youtu.be/ixWLG5MRL8c?si=PFV_iMGbOZCXqymR Ann's Quiescent Residence · HOYO-MiX · HOYO-MiX https://youtu.be/N7wowNflnu4?si=B79JEcTHMyfOlHOW I shot my videos mostly on my Samsung A53 5G. My reviews are based on my personal experience and opinions. Whether I receive a product as a sample or purchase it myself, my thoughts are completely my own. However, audio is a subjective hobby, and despite striving for objectivity, my preferences will influence how I perceive the gear. Similarly, your own sources and audio setup can alter the sound. If possible, I encourage you to demo the unit mentioned to finalize your purchasing decision. As always, trust your own ears and have a great day! I do benchmarks, product review, product unboxings, and shorts regarding products. Feel free to recommend me products, games, and other tech related things in my video comments. If you would like me to review your Audio or Other Peripherals, reach me through my email liefelix62@gmail.com R4 Evangelion