HiBy R4 - 4-Way HiFI Android DAP with free R4 strap

Best Budget DAP

I have to say that the Hiby R4 has no reason to be this good at this price point, but the R4 excels in features and capabilities of DAPs twice the price. I have been researching for a budget DAP for along time and after looking at SONY, Shanling and other budget DAPS, The R4 ticked all the boxes on what I wanted in a budget DAP, so I took a chance and bought the HIBY R4. Also, R4 has that really industrial mechanical coolness vibe to the DAP. I have to say this R4 does not disappoint. I originally came from listening to Hi-Res music from the iPhone dongle system, which sounded OK, but the R4 sounded amazing with my Letshoue S12 Pro IEM on 4.4mm balance connection. This is a definitely a buy for anyone interested in a budget DAP.

R4 experience

First and foremost, Musicteck was outstanding in the purchase of the Hiby R4. I recommend them significantly! I am new to the world of IEM’s and Dap players. For that, I decided to take a chance on an inexpensive player, before diving in deep. I’m not an android user (Apple) and have found the navigation to be easy. I also find the Hiby app easy to use. I have been in the 2-channel Audio world for 30+ years; however, I wanted to have a more intimate experience listening to music; so, I decided to try headphones. That was not a success for me, as the headphone was too confining for my wants. So, I decided to try IEM’s. I also wanted to use a DAP, as I didn’t want to intermix my phone with my music. The R4 provides a lot of sound qualities, along with significant adjustability. I’m not sure how much more I would get, by going up the price chain. Right now, I plan on being happy….

Budget DAP that has no right sounding so good! (but it does...)

Wow. Who would have believed that $250 can get you such great sound?! The HiBy R4 is an amazing buy. For me, it was a "cheap DAP for taking out and about", but this little guy sounds so good! Found myself reaching for it more than once even when just in the house. This is my new recommendation for everyone who is joining the hobby. One cannot do any better on such a small budget.