[gLer]

HiBy Music is about to announce its new high-end portable digital audio player, the HiBy R8 II.

There will be a formal launch event on December 4, 2023 (8 pm, China time). All highlights from the launch event will be included below after the launch event, along with features, technical specs, and user impressions once the DAP starts shipping.

Livestream the launch event on bilibili.com.

Recap after the launch event: Facebook @HiBy Music

What do you expect from the R8 II?

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[gLer]

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[leylandi]

 

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[LFC_SL]

So where does the R8 II sit compared to the RS8, meant to be higher or co-flagship (also checks announcement date, September 2022)

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hib...p-class-a-news-and-impressions-thread.964900/

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[gLer]

So where does the R8 II sit compared to the RS8, meant to be higher or co-flagship (also checks announcement date, September 2022)

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hib...p-class-a-news-and-impressions-thread.964900/

Based on price alone, RS8 is still the flagship. We'll soon see how R8 II performs comparatively. Spec-wise they're very close.

 

[soundblast75]

Price?

 

[leylandi]

13K Yuan (1600-1800usd)

 

[Silverlinings]

It looks like from the translation it’ll be around $1,900 if the conversion is accurate.

 

[leylandi]

 

[audionewbi]

Targeting N7, I have my eyes on it!

I got somewhat of a Hiby collection but now days I'm way too much into Sony's house sound.

Main issue with Hiby is product variations, I've listened to 4 different RS8, each sounding slightly different, with dealers one sounding thr best.

 

[leylandi]

unboxing

https://h5.video.weibo.com/show/1034:4975933095084053