[Yuurei]

Pardon me if this is a dumb question to ask. I've been deciding between the R3 and the R6 to pair with my W50s, would the high OI on the R6 alter the sound signature drastically and should I go with the R3 instead? How does the R3 stack up to the R6 in terms of sound?

I was using W30 (not exactly W50, I know) with R6 and I liked the sound. For me it was the same as with FiiO X5 III so you should be good with both R3 or R6. Soundwise I can't compare R6 to R3 but for me both should sound the same

 

[chickenmcnug]

You can now buy the R6/R3 directly from Hiby on their website if anyone is still looking for a place to buy one. (I got an e-mail update from Hiby via Indiegogo on their R6 page.)

https://store.hiby.com/

 

[AlpacaApproach]

I was using W30 (not exactly W50, I know) with R6 and I liked the sound. For me it was the same as with FiiO X5 III so you should be good with both R3 or R6. Soundwise I can't compare R6 to R3 but for me both should sound the same

Thanks for the replies, that's reassuring to hear. The R6 had everything going for it but the potential change in the westone sound signature was holding me back.

 

[hernandoco]

Thanks for the replies, that's reassuring to hear. The R6 had everything going for it but the potential change in the westone sound signature was holding me back.

I have triplefi10s which is known to have terrible reaction to higher OI sources. It wasn't actually too bad through single ended. Balanced was a lot better but still had a change in sound. I ended up buying the iEMatch 2.5. I'm definitely happy that I did that. Another benefit was that the iEMatch for some reason got rid of radio interference. Don't know how that worked but it did and I'm happy.

It's not like the iEMatch is proprietary so you can always use it for other sources. That way, you can take OI out of the equation and make purchase decisions based on other things.

 

[Meelis]

Where can i get the R6 with steel, carbon fiber or leather back, not the glass one?
Can i tear the glass off and clue leather on it?

 

[Vimtoman]

Where can i get the R6 with steel, carbon fiber or leather back, not the glass one?
Can i tear the glass off and clue leather on it?

The glass back is the back.
I think the R6 dismantles with the screen pulled off.
Hiby States the use of a special jig is needed to remove it.

Is your rear glass broken?

 

[chickenmcnug]

It finally happened, I accidentally dropped my R6 and the back's busted now. Is it possible to get it fixed if I contact Hiby? Anyone have this experience?

An update on this, contacted Hiby, costs $15 to replace the glass back.

 

[Meelis]

No my glass is not broken. I was thinking if i can take it off and glue leather in there, when i buy the R6. Actually i'm waiting R3 because of the output impedance thumb rule of 1/8 of headphone impedance.

 

[garcsa]

@Joe Bloggs
Hi, Enjoying R6 very much. Let me know please are the cca 15 sec waiting in Tidal for a new song (not the next one) is a software issue?

 

[Railwayman]

@Joe Bloggs
Hi, Enjoying R6 very much. Let me know please are the cca 15 sec waiting in Tidal for a new song (not the next one) is a software issue?

If you stream tidal through USB AUDIO PLAYER the delay seems to go away

 

[Sulbh]

Can someone compare this to lg v20 or v30?

 

[musicphotolife]

Can someone compare this to lg v20 or v30?

I compared with LG G7+ ThinQ which is rather identical to V30. The R6 delivers a lot more clarity and precision, the sound staging is slightly more dimensional and open. Even when playing YouTube tracks like Bee Gees "How Deep Is Your Love", it sends chills when listening to R6 as it feels like it remastered the track, yet the treble clarity is no sibilant. Switching back the G7+, it felt comparatively hazier. The only advantage the G7 offers is a warmer tonality, fuller bass with longer decay.

I'm almost done with my review and will be sharing my full write-up soon. Cheers!

 

[Sulbh]

I compared with LG G7+ ThinQ which is rather identical to V30. The R6 delivers a lot more clarity and precision, the sound staging is slightly more dimensional and open. Even when playing YouTube tracks like Bee Gees "How Deep Is Your Love", it sends chills when listening to R6 as it feels like it remastered the track, yet the treble clarity is no sibilant. Switching back the G7+, it felt comparatively hazier. The only advantage the G7 offers is a warmer tonality, fuller bass with longer decay.

I'm almost done with my review and will be sharing my full write-up soon. Cheers!

Are you sure G7 has quad dac I didn't find any information on LG website?

 

[RojasTKD]

Can someone compare this to lg v20 or v30?

The biggest difference is the V30 as for options, aside from that the hardware is pretty much identical, and sound should be out very close to it

The V20 has a design flaw where the headphone jack becomes a bit lose and can cut in and out at times or trigger voice commands. Battery life is also not very good. I have a V20 and am wanting to upgrade to a V30/V35 for the readings above.

I compared with LG G7+ ThinQ which is rather identical to V30. The R6 delivers a lot more clarity and precision, the sound staging is slightly more dimensional and open. Even when playing YouTube tracks like Bee Gees "How Deep Is Your Love", it sends chills when listening to R6 as it feels like it remastered the track, yet the treble clarity is no sibilant. Switching back the G7+, it felt comparatively hazier. The only advantage the G7 offers is a warmer tonality, fuller bass with longer decay.

I'm almost done with my review and will be sharing my full write-up soon. Cheers!

Form factor is also a big advantage. The V-series are far thinner. Which is why I'm looking to pick up a V30/V35 even though I have a more resolving iBasso DX150.

Are you sure G7 has quad dac I didn't find any information on LG website?

It certainly does, at least here in the US.

 

[garcsa]

If you stream tidal through USB AUDIO PLAYER the delay seems to go away

Thanks! It works.