HiBy - R1

Digital Music Player

Sale price₹ 8,271 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 10,999
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7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the HiBy - R1 with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this HiBy - R1 comes with a 1 Year warranty from HiBy that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about HiBy's warranty in India.

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Why HiBy is Special

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Designed in China

Young Maverick Brand

New on the scene, but bringing seasoned expertise!


This headphone or gear might come from a fresh, up-and-coming brand, but it boasts the quality and innovation of a well-established name.


If you see a product marked as "🥊 Young Maverick Brand”, it means you're getting cutting-edge technology and top-notch performance from a brand that's already making waves in the industry.

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Born in 2011

Why we love this DAP

Value for Money

Great sound always doesn't have to come with a fancy price tag.


Every once in a while we come across a product that give you a lot more value for the price.


If you see products marked as "🥜 Value For Money" you can be sure you're getting a great bang for your buck.

Ideal for Beginners

Lost in the Audio Maze? Let Us Guide Your Beginner Audiophile Journey!


If you are a newcomer in the audio world, this headphone or gear is a stepping stone for those overwhelmed by the plethora of options available.


If you see a product marked with “🌱 Ideal for Beginners," it indicates that this device is perfect for starting your audiophile journey.

Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

Enjoy the convenience of seamless wireless connectivity


This headphone or gear indicates that the product supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, freeing you from the tangles of cords and cables.


If you see products marked as “✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth”, enjoy the freedom to stream music, make calls, and more, all without being tethered to your device, giving you the flexibility to move around and multitask with ease.

Battery Life

No need to be connected to the power socket with these devices.


This headphone or gear promises long-lasting battery performance, ensuring your device keeps up with your adventures without missing a beat.


If you see products marked as “⏳ Battery Life”, be rest assured that you'll enjoy extended usage time, whether it's for uninterrupted music playback, extended gaming sessions, or all-day productivity, keeping you powered up throughout your day.

Battery Capacity

Power that keeps your music going.


This headphone or gear has ample battery capacity, promising you plenty of juice to power through your day with gusto.


If you see products marked as “🔋 Battery Capacity”, rejoice in the knowledge that your device is equipped with a robust battery, providing you with extended usage time and reducing the frequency of recharges, so you can focus on your favourite tracks.

Storage

Storage is important. Even in this era of streaming music, you’d want to make sure you have enough space to store your amazing collection of music on your player. Imagine a long flight, it’s your offline files you’re going to be listening to.


Keeping your entire collection of Hi-Resolution music in one place is the most convenient way of carrying your music library. However, Hi-Resolution files are heavy. Most songs in a FLAC format can be about 100mb per track. So more space is always better.


Most players support both internal storage and expandable storage via an external memory card. Make sure you check both - the internal memory on players, and consider the maximum supported size of the expandable storage. It’s best to keep your library of offline files in expandable storage and use the internal storage for saving files from streaming apps.




At the time of writing this article, MicroSD cards for 256 GB were easily available and affordable for less than Rs. 2000. Higher capacity cards are also available, but that seems to be the sweet spot.

Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.

Power Output

When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.


This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.


If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.

HiBy Unveils Their Dual Hi-Res Certified Digital Music Player - The R1

HiBy presents R1, an excellent compact player embedded with a high-end DAC chip from the Cirrus logic - CS43131 for high-resolution audio with accuracy. It is equipped with an upgraded X1600E master control chip for enhanced performance by the music player. R1 allows connectivity with various devices, wired or wireless. It is supported by many music platforms and an external storage of up to 2TB with continuous playback of 15 hours. Built with a polycarbonate translucent chassis and HD IPS touch screen for intuitive operation. HiBy R1 has been certified with Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless, delivering an immersive music listening experience.

Features The MasterHiFi Series DAC Chip From Cirrus Logic For Accurate Decoding

HiBy R1 is equipped with a Hi-Fi DAC chip from the MasterHiFi series by the Cirrus logic, the CS43131. The decoding ability supports up to DSD256 and PCM 32bit/384kHz. It can deliver high-resolution audio with clean and accurate playback without a headphone amplifier.

Equipped With Upgraded X1600E Master Control Chip For Enhanced Performance

HiBy R1 features an upgraded X1600E master control chip to offer efficient energy and efficiency while operating the system with a stable Bluetooth connection. This boosts the device’s performance, resulting in smoother operation.

Linux-Based HiByOS For Highly Enhanced User Experience

HiBy R1 supported by the Linux-based HiByOS comes with excellent software features. It supports high-resolution playback of all audio formats and includes new enhancements like adjustable font size and OTG firmware updates, offering a seamless music listening experience.

Tweak Your Sound & Stream Music With Storage Up To 2TB

HiBy R1 features MSEB, their patented music mastering device, that allows you to manipulate the audio parameters for a customised experience. It supports TIDAL and Qobuz by one-touch sync and can receive music files through quick wireless transfers. R1 can store all your audio files with a storage of 2TB with a micro SD card slot. It can support MP3, WAV, APE, FLAC, DSF, DFF, ISO, CUE, WMA, OGG, AAC, OPUS and AIFF and wireless audio features Airplay, DLNA and HiByLink.

Connect Wired & Wirelessly With 3.5mm Termination And Bluetooth Transmitter

HiBy R1 allows you to connect with various devices through a 3.5mm headphone output and only supports DAC output. It is equipped with Bluetooth 5.1 while supporting Hi-Res codecs like LDAC, aptX(transmit only), AAC and SBC. This versatile connectivity allows you to have ample options to pair with.

Improved Battery Life With Non-Stop Play Time Of 15 Hours

HiBy R1 houses a high-quality battery that charges up to 100% in less than 2 hours. It offers a playtime of 15 hours and a standby time of 400 hours. The battery features a capacity of 1150mAh/3.8V and a charging power supply of 5V/1000mA and 5V/500mA. This results in an uninterrupted music-listening experience.

Meticulously Designed In Five Colours With High-Quality IPS Display

HiBy R1 is meticulously designed with a polycarbonate translucent chassis and a glass back for impeccable aesthetics. It is available in 5 colours - black, white, blue, green and orange. The R1 features a high-definition IPS touch screen of 800x480 resolution for a clean UI and easy access to features with an all-new UI for intuitive operation.

Features The MasterHiFi Series DAC Chip From Cirrus Logic For Accurate Decoding

HiBy R1 is equipped with a Hi-Fi DAC chip from the MasterHiFi series by the Cirrus logic, the CS43131. The decoding ability supports up to DSD256 and PCM 32bit/384kHz. It can deliver high-resolution audio with clean and accurate playback without a headphone amplifier.

Equipped With Upgraded X1600E Master Control Chip For Enhanced Performance

HiBy R1 features an upgraded X1600E master control chip to offer efficient energy and efficiency while operating the system with a stable Bluetooth connection. This boosts the device’s performance, resulting in smoother operation.

Linux-Based HiByOS For Highly Enhanced User Experience

HiBy R1 supported by the Linux-based HiByOS comes with excellent software features. It supports high-resolution playback of all audio formats and includes new enhancements like adjustable font size and OTG firmware updates, offering a seamless music listening experience.

Tweak Your Sound & Stream Music With Storage Up To 2TB

HiBy R1 features MSEB, their patented music mastering device, that allows you to manipulate the audio parameters for a customised experience. It supports TIDAL and Qobuz by one-touch sync and can receive music files through quick wireless transfers. R1 can store all your audio files with a storage of 2TB with a micro SD card slot. It can support MP3, WAV, APE, FLAC, DSF, DFF, ISO, CUE, WMA, OGG, AAC, OPUS and AIFF and wireless audio features Airplay, DLNA and HiByLink.

Connect Wired & Wirelessly With 3.5mm Termination And Bluetooth Transmitter

HiBy R1 allows you to connect with various devices through a 3.5mm headphone output and only supports DAC output. It is equipped with Bluetooth 5.1 while supporting Hi-Res codecs like LDAC, aptX(transmit only), AAC and SBC. This versatile connectivity allows you to have ample options to pair with.

Improved Battery Life With Non-Stop Play Time Of 15 Hours

HiBy R1 houses a high-quality battery that charges up to 100% in less than 2 hours. It offers a playtime of 15 hours and a standby time of 400 hours. The battery features a capacity of 1150mAh/3.8V and a charging power supply of 5V/1000mA and 5V/500mA. This results in an uninterrupted music-listening experience.

Meticulously Designed In Five Colours With High-Quality IPS Display

HiBy R1 is meticulously designed with a polycarbonate translucent chassis and a glass back for impeccable aesthetics. It is available in 5 colours - black, white, blue, green and orange. The R1 features a high-definition IPS touch screen of 800x480 resolution for a clean UI and easy access to features with an all-new UI for intuitive operation.

3.5mm Headphone Output

HiBy R1 features a 3.5mm headphone output that allows you to connect with pair devices.

Type-C Interface

HiBy R1 houses a Type-C interface for charging the device.

Micro SD Card Slot

HiBy R1 is equipped with a micro SD card slot that allows you to insert the SD card for external storage.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. Protective Film *3 (2 Preinstalled On Screen, 1 Spare)
2. USB 2.0 Cable *1
3. Card Extraction Pin *1
4. User Manual *1
5. Warranty Card *1
6. Certification *1
7. Strap *1
8. Outer Packaging *1
9. Mesh Pouch *1

All You Need To Know About The HiBy R1

DAC
Cirrus Logic CS43131
Headphone Output
3.5mm (Single-Ended)
Max Output
Voltage: 1.8V
Power: 101mW
Nominal output
Voltage: 1.5V
Power: 70mW
Minimum Distortion
0.001%
Dynamic Range
122dB


Other Details


Generic Name Digital Audio Player
Importer Details Importers Name: Ferrari Video
Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020
Contact No: 044-24420733
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: HiBy Music Limited
Address: Room 01,21f, Prosper Commercial Building,9 Yin Chong Street, Kowloon, Hongkong
Package Contents HiBy R1 *1
Protective film *3 (2 preinstalled on screen, 1 spare)
USB 2.0 cable *1
Card extraction pin *1
User manual *1
Warranty card *1
Certification *1
Strap *1
Outer Packaging *1
Mesh pouch *1


1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this HiBy - R1 comes with a 1 Year warranty from HiBy that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about HiBy's warranty in India.

Mastering the Art of Portable Music

Drawing from over 15 years of experience, HiBy is a company specializing in music players and accessories, with two subsidiary brands: HiBy Music and HiBy Digital. HiBy Music is dedicated to crafting top-notch portable music players and headphone decoders with a core focus on high-fidelity sound. HiBy Digital leverages HiBy's professional expertise to deliver an array of sleek, digital music consumer electronics, making exceptional music experiences accessible to a vast audience of enthusiasts.

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DAC Chip

Cirrus Logic CS43131

Dual ESS Sabre ES9219C

Dual ESS Sabre ES9219C

Battery

Battery Life: Upto 15 Hours
Battery Capacity: 1150mAh

Battery Life: Upto 14.5 Hours
Battery Capacity: 650mAh

Battery Life: Upto 15 Hours
Battery Capacity: 2000mAh

Headphone Output

3.5mm (Single-Ended)

3.5mm (Single-Ended)

3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)

Power Output

Upto 101mW

Upto 236mW @ 32 Ohms

Upto 380mW @ 32 Ohms

Storage

Upto 2 TB Storage

Upto 2 TB Storage

Upto 2 TB Storage



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    Great sound always doesn't have to come with a fancy price tag.


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    If you see products marked as "🥜 Value For Money" you can be sure you're getting a great bang for your buck.

  • Ideal for Beginners

    Lost in the Audio Maze? Let Us Guide Your Beginner Audiophile Journey!


    If you are a newcomer in the audio world, this headphone or gear is a stepping stone for those overwhelmed by the plethora of options available.


    If you see a product marked with “🌱 Ideal for Beginners," it indicates that this device is perfect for starting your audiophile journey.

  • Battery Life

    No need to be connected to the power socket with these devices.


    This headphone or gear promises long-lasting battery performance, ensuring your device keeps up with your adventures without missing a beat.


    If you see products marked as “⏳ Battery Life”, be rest assured that you'll enjoy extended usage time, whether it's for uninterrupted music playback, extended gaming sessions, or all-day productivity, keeping you powered up throughout your day.

  • Power Output

    When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.


    This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.


    If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.

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  • Value for Money

    Great sound always doesn't have to come with a fancy price tag.


    Every once in a while we come across a product that give you a lot more value for the price.


    If you see products marked as "🥜 Value For Money" you can be sure you're getting a great bang for your buck.

  • Ideal for Beginners

    Lost in the Audio Maze? Let Us Guide Your Beginner Audiophile Journey!


    If you are a newcomer in the audio world, this headphone or gear is a stepping stone for those overwhelmed by the plethora of options available.


    If you see a product marked with “🌱 Ideal for Beginners," it indicates that this device is perfect for starting your audiophile journey.

  • Battery Life

    No need to be connected to the power socket with these devices.


    This headphone or gear promises long-lasting battery performance, ensuring your device keeps up with your adventures without missing a beat.


    If you see products marked as “⏳ Battery Life”, be rest assured that you'll enjoy extended usage time, whether it's for uninterrupted music playback, extended gaming sessions, or all-day productivity, keeping you powered up throughout your day.

  • Storage

    Storage is important. Even in this era of streaming music, you’d want to make sure you have enough space to store your amazing collection of music on your player. Imagine a long flight, it’s your offline files you’re going to be listening to.


    Keeping your entire collection of Hi-Resolution music in one place is the most convenient way of carrying your music library. However, Hi-Resolution files are heavy. Most songs in a FLAC format can be about 100mb per track. So more space is always better.


    Most players support both internal storage and expandable storage via an external memory card. Make sure you check both - the internal memory on players, and consider the maximum supported size of the expandable storage. It’s best to keep your library of offline files in expandable storage and use the internal storage for saving files from streaming apps.


    At the time of writing this article, MicroSD cards for 256 GB were easily available and affordable for less than Rs. 2000. Higher capacity cards are also available, but that seems to be the sweet spot.

  • DAC Chip

    Know the secret to your pristine audio.


    This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


    If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.

  • Power Output

    When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.


    This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.


    If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.

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