thanks for the thorough review. I have the RS6 and R3 II from HiBy and they are both really good. I like the organic sound of the RS6 particularly.

@az958

6 ай бұрын

Hiby r3 II sounds better than this.

@wahid-lg1kk

Ай бұрын

If you like sharp and thin note weight, it's extremely accurate ​@@az958

Nice review!There is an issue that needs to be corrected: there are two microphones above, and the speaker is next to the TYPEC jack below

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the clarifications!

@imagine.reality

8 ай бұрын

@hibymusic1566 Hi, would you have information if this works well with Android Auto? Thanks

@Aquarius-iv2pm

8 ай бұрын

In the M400, do not forget to install 2.5 or 4.4 jack.

@wahid-lg1kk

Ай бұрын

​@@Aquarius-iv2pmthere is R4 for that, has class A amp.. This device have two markets, one, Gen z kids for casual listening, two, old guys, audiophiles, who want a good transport to plug various dongle dacs in or feed to amplifier in the home, and for streaming, because it's android, you can be downloading and curating your collection on the same device as well, and it's small. No lugging a big brick around.

How does it compare to dongles like the dots navigator and others then?And can you check if you can use a dongle with it.l have been reading somewhere that it does not work with a dongle.Thank you.

Have you any experience with the hiby R5 gen 2 as I'm tempted but need advice because I'm fairly new to the iem hobby 😅

Updated to the latest firmware 1.30 but quick share still not working, help?? Sometimes it will begin to send to the hiby frm my fold 4, either go to te end or stop quarter of the way and will keep contiuining to "send" and then cancel.

Great review 👍 thanks

I have an R5 Saber, do you think the upgrade worth it?

hello there! How is the bluetooth performance on this device? Can you usee it as a receptor for a smart tv or PC, just like the qudelix 5k or fiio BTR5? Also, is it possible to use the M300 as a usb dac for a PC? I am considering going for a small android dap to replace my Shanling M0 pro, the tiny screen ended up being a dealbraker for me, otherwise its a great device. I am right now considering the M300 or the shanling M3X. Wich one do you guys think Its a better all round device to use as music player (flac files and spotify), Bluetooth receiver and USB DAC? I use mostly Iems like moondrop chu 2, 7hz dioko and ocasionally grado sr80x. Thank you

Does it work smooth as usb host with dac dongles? Please let me know

Does it have gapless playback? Most players on Android can't do that.

Thanks for the reviews, what would you say is the difference between this and a dongle and your phone as far as sound quality?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

hmm, sorry but my phone doesn't not have a headphone jack and it's not possible to compare these 2

@7in1

5 ай бұрын

​​@@ianfannyou don't need a headphones jack for a dongle, if you don't know that what are u reviewing?

can it skip Android SRC? its really matter when constrast with phones

How is the output for use as a transport? I want to buy for occasional casual direct listening, but more for plugging my dongles in.. Also is it system wide src bypass? If you listen to KZread music, it's going through the dac? If I plug my dongle in, it's also going direct, not through android stack?

How does this compare to the R3 II regarding sound, and which would you recommend to someone who listens to a lot of Drum & Bass and wants accurate bass? Trying to decide between the 2 and leaning towards the R3 II since it has a balanced output (I run balanced monitors and sub), but very new to DAPs.

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

in a nutshell, R3 would sound better to me and outputs more power too with the balanced output. again, it's a different OS and it depends on personal preference on which OS you prefer.

@MindzEye03rd

8 ай бұрын

@@ianfann Thanks, I appreciate it. I want a music device that is seperate from anything else so the OS isn't a real big deal, my last experience with a music device was my iPod gen 1 which I kept using till I got my first iPhone. LOL.

@az958

6 ай бұрын

R3 II sounds better. I tried both

Can you listen to the FM radio when WiFi is switched off ?

How good Hiby M300 dap? does Aptx adaptive codec worth upgrade from SBC im use now with my bose qc ultra earbuds on another dap?

Which is better compared to the WALKMAN A306?

I ordered and received the unit. No it does not have system wide MSEB, it is only available in the Hiby Player. It did not sound that bad for what it is but I had to send mine back as the volume rocker was not working. It did not matter if the FN switch was in either direction. I am hoping it was only an issue with my unit.

@blupantat3678

8 ай бұрын

almost buying this one for that MSEB system wide, thanks for the info

3:40 you sure those are prev/next buttons? Cause I read somewhere it doesn't have a prev button

@avikban1

4 ай бұрын

They do have that now with the firmware update. Double tap on Pause acts as Prev

What does it mean that the sound is "casual"? Also what does analog sound mean?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

I was referring to the timbre of a music track. And different transducers and sources produce different timbre based on the materials the equipment was built. So if the timbre sounds casual it means that what i listen to is more enjoyable usually with more texture and colour added to the track because of the nature of the equipment used. And analog simply means it doesn’t sound robotic or digital or unnatural. Analog would sound more natural, musical and more musical to the ear. This audio hobby is very subjective, listening experience differs from individual to individual.

First review 🎉

Damn, I was hoping for a replacement for my R5 which can no longer reliably play nice with Spotify due to (I think) being left behind by Spotify software revisions. I know there's a new(er) R5 than my OG model but it's bigger than mine, and doesn't take advantage of more recent versions of Android so I'm not convinced it would perform any better from a user interference perspective than my R5. I love the size and sound of my OG R5, I just want it to work better with current versions of Spotify/Android. I do love the addition of a lock button, that'd be very useful, but the omission of 4.4mm balanced with less focus on high quality sound makes me think I'm gonna have to stick to the R5 for a while longer😢.

@gregorynelson2327

8 ай бұрын

I allready have a hiby mini balanced DAC I hope the USB-c works correctly on this, for my balanced moon drop setup. Taking a chance and ordering The blue one.

Do these Android DACs bypass the Android audio mixer by default, without using uapp or Hiby Music?

@Viewer13128

8 ай бұрын

Some DAPs do and some don't. For example, the iBasso DX320 does, but the M300 doesn't seem to have it based on the forum discussion so far.

@avikban1

4 ай бұрын

It does not bypass, but upsample to 192khz

Do you get a player case with this?

Does it mount as a hard drive on a Mac ? Is it compatible Qobuz ? Thanks for the video

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

No it does not, you will need to install a 3rd party app on your mac called android file transfer

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

www.android.com/filetransfer/

So basically a beginner entry level DAP for everyday day use , something you can buy to your daughter, consider the 3mb ram and android 13 there's no lag ?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

You’re just about right 👌

Is this any good comparing to a LgV50/V60 or a dongle dac (Tanchjim Space). I really like the design and a dedicated dap but I dont want to carry 2 devices with me.

@john0416

8 ай бұрын

No better stick with your LGs. Low power output 100mw, slight sluggish os, worst speaker. And it doesn't even bypass android src

@paulok2153

6 ай бұрын

​@@john0416i

@123benley

5 ай бұрын

LGv60 here newer SD Soc with Quad DAC. 1TB SD card. Do 2 tb SD cards exist yet

is there any "double tap to wake screen" function?

@avikban1

4 ай бұрын

No, I wish it had that.

Can it be used as a digital transport with an external dac?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

yes it can be used, i tried it but you will need to install an app called usb audio "uapp", can find it on play store but it's not free

@gregorynelson2327

8 ай бұрын

Have a hybe USB-c balanced DAC for my overpriced wired buds both are hybe should work you think? need 2t card for hi def losses collection. Thanks

Is it worth changing the Hiby R3 Saber ​​to a Hiby digital M300?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

if you already own the R3, not worth sidegrading to the M300 unless you want the android 13 operating system instead of the hiby OS. personal preference.

Do you know how this compares to the Sony a306 U.S. version?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

Sorry bro I don’t have that dap to compare with.

@MobileDecay

8 ай бұрын

@@ianfann Okay thanks. 😁

Can this device be used with Android Auto? Thanks!

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

i have tried, doesn't work with android auto

I'd like to use a better player app like musicolet on this DAP. Is there an app for apk installation available on the m300? [EDIT] Okay since theres's google playstore available, I guess any audi player app can be installed. A test shall be very welcome.

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

i managed to install musicolet on the m300, it works with no issues so far

@SamSoulTrop

8 ай бұрын

@@ianfann that's good to know. Thank you very much 🙏

Not about the performance but the package includes an protective case? Like others Hiby DAPs 😅

@Pineoak_7642

8 ай бұрын

Oh i see, only the USB cable and the player rigth?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

nope, case not included in the package.

Hiby r3 pro saber 2022 and hiby digital m300, which will be better?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

both are on different operating system and a different GUI, how to compare?

@khrstlv

8 ай бұрын

@@ianfann in terms of sound quality

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

R3 pro to me sounds better than the m300 in my opinion but m300 has a friendly and versatile user interface and of course play store.

Does it have a microphone ?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

Yes it comes with 2 microphones that is located at the top of the device.

Why aren't Hiby promoting this player? I'm on their email mailing list, its never mentioned 🤔

Does this have MSEB?

@MobileDecay

8 ай бұрын

It's using the android app which has that.

can bit perfect on Apple Musc?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

unfortunately, it's not bit perfect on apple music

@wahyuidris6834

8 ай бұрын

deyumm then it just like normal android device without cellular, camera and such@@ianfann

how much is it?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

$199

Is there no pause button?

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

there is no dedicated play/pause button. play pause function is embbed in the forward button

@kiloton5764

8 ай бұрын

​@@ianfannwhat a mess.

where is the speaker?

@ianfann

Ай бұрын

At the bottom of the device.

I like compact smartphones....😂😂Many smartphones out there are big

This could be a replacement for the iPod touch since that was discontinued.

@ianfann

8 ай бұрын

hmm, yes and no. ipod touch is a different user experience altogether. ipod touch is integrated into apple's eco system. this technically is outside that eco system.

@MindzEye03rd

8 ай бұрын

Great video and info. Looking to get my first dap and trying to decide between this and the R3 II. I use FLAC files and listen to a lot of Drum & Bass, music I use to DJ with. What would you pick between the two? Still learning about chips but I see people complaining about cover art taking forever to load with the R3II.

@ChrisHolt1

8 ай бұрын

@@ianfann Since I see a Play Store icon, it does have an ecosystem, just not Apple's. I would say it is maybe an alternative but since the touch is gone, replacement seems more accurate. I suspect this will be the case for a number of people who miss the concept.

Not sure I can trust what your saying.. as the Ipod is no where near the sound quality of the Sony A55

Unless I see proof otherwise this resamples everything to 48khz.

Dude I feel like I'm on a some sort of joke world. I have no idea what you are talking about. I just got this player and it's absolute crap. This sound is so weak and hollow it's basically like listening to the first basic mp3 player ever made. I have to put the player up to 80% volume just to hear anything at good volume on my U12T which is really effective and easy to power. The bass is so bloated and nowhere near what it should be and it has this hollow sound for the rest of the frequency. My Iphone with a apple dongle completely destroys this thing!

@m_turbolover8

7 ай бұрын

Thx for sharing these.. I guess it won't go well with my heavy metal either..

@dont4450

6 ай бұрын

You, evidently, never used an android device before. Go into settings, sound, and put the DEVICE VOLUME TO MAX. Now go back and check out the power. Be careful, it could damage your ears.

@m_turbolover8

6 ай бұрын

@@dont4450 you evidently do not know much about MUSIC. Be careful, it could damage your brain.

@rajeebdas1724

5 ай бұрын

​@@m_turbolover8 There's no place for rude people like you in this hobby of ours. Kindly depart or stay sush forever.

@m_turbolover8

5 ай бұрын

@@rajeebdas1724 soft kitty?? truth hurts??? people (therefore facts) mention it to be a low crap, some of us listen and know REAL MUSIC and you say something, and today it is considered a hate? Are you twelve?

A junk waste of idea by HiBy not ideal for modern DAP

@sb5253

8 ай бұрын

Explain

@john0416

8 ай бұрын

Fact

@sb5253

8 ай бұрын

@@john0416 ye fact, still didn’t explain

@Cheese____________________9023

8 ай бұрын

It just like sony a305 Did u said sony is foolish?

@suntanglory

7 ай бұрын

l like it...Flagship dap processor,android 13 make sense to me..

This player is a garbage the build quality is terrible, at least in my case, the function button rattles like crazy, and the back cover at the very top, closer to the microphones, bends when pressed. About the software part, three days after purchase the applications started crashing totally waste of money

No 4.4mm jack is a joke.