HiBy - R2 II (Gen 2) (Demo Unit)
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You may or may not get the original packaging or some accessories may be missing & because of the fact that they've been extensively used as a demo at the Experience Studio, we give a good discount compared to a new gear.
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Received a defective Demo unit? Return it under our 7 Day Replacement Guarantee Policy.
P.S. If you do not like your gear, unfortunately we will not be able to accept the return.
Pre-Burned In
Demo headphones save you the time of burning in new headphones. Typically, brand new headphones take up to weeks to fully break in and sound as good as they should. With demo headphones, you get to enjoy the best sound out of the box.
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A thorough inspection means you receive a 100% working headphone with no sound output issues.
IN THE BOX
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. HiBy R2 II
|
| 2. Screen protectors | |
| 3. Warranty & QC card | |
| 4. Instruction manual | |
| 5. USB cable | |
| 6. Packaging Box |
| WARRANTY | 3 Months |
DESCRIPTION
PRESENTING THE BEAUTEOUS HI-RES AUDIO PLAYER FROM HIBY - THE R2 II (GEN 2)
HiBy Music specialises in the research & development and manufacturing of high-quality portable audio products. They have been in the HiFi audio industry for over a decade now. HiBy's line-up of Digital Audio Players has garnered great success. Continuing the legacy, HiBy takes great pleasure in introducing their all-new Digital Audio Player - the R2 II (Gen 2). It packs all the required features you need from a Digital Audio Player. Under its hood, it hosts an ESS Sabre DAC chip that delivers flawless music reproduction. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a universal 3.5mm headphone output port offering 90mW of power output capable of driving IEMs and some less power-demanding headphones. Last but not least, the R2 II (Gen 2) is certified for Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless.
FEATURES ESS SABRE DAC CHIP FOR EXCEPTIONAL SONIC PERFORMANCE
The capability of a Digital Audio Player to reproduce Hi-Fidelity sound depends on the DAC chip and its implementation. HiBy, with their R2 II (Gen 2), has incorporated an ES9219C DAC chip from ESS Sabre capable of decoding PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) 32bit/384kHz, DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital), and 8X MQA unfolding (Master Quality Authenticated). Make your way to Hi-Fidelity music with the all-new HiBy R2 II (Gen 2)!
EXPERIENCE HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0, WIFI, AND MQA SUPPORT
The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting Bluetooth codecs, including UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC. It supports two-way high-definition wireless audio transmission. The 2.4GHz WiFi support enables OTA firmware updates, WiFi music transfer, AirPlay, and DLNA. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) with 8X MQA unfolding allows you to experience master tape quality audio, making you feel as if you were right there with the artist at the recording studio.
WHOPPING 15 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE FOR CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK
Apart from music, a Digital Audio Player's battery life is its most crucial feature. With 15 hours of nonstop playback on a single charge with the R2 II (Gen 2), HiBy has you covered. A 1000mAh battery within it provides 20 days of standby time. Groove to your favourite music with the R2 II (Gen 2)!
ONE AUDIO DEVICE, CONSIDERABLE POSSIBILITIES
HiBy has designed the R2 II (Gen 2) to be a highly versatile Digital Audio Player that is here to take your breath away merely by the performance it packs. It can be used as a USB audio device, smartphone audio dongle, portable digital audio source (to external DAC), Bluetooth receiver, Wireless music server, audio recorder (dual microphones), and eBook reader. The R2 II (Gen 2) is one device with multiple possibilities letting you enjoy your music the way you want!
HIBYLINK WIRELESS CONTROL WITH STREAMING SUPPORT AND MSEB MASTERING BOARD
MSEB is HiBy's in-house developed audio processor, designed to bring out what audiophiles desire the most in their music. Get your warm, thick, vocal-forward sound with low sibilance, fast impulse response and crisp airiness by dialling in the temperature slider, note thickness slider, voice slider, sibilance slider, impulse response slider and air sliders, among others. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R2 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone! The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports streaming apps like net radio, Tidal, and Qobuz and file formats like MP3, WAV, APE, FLAC, DSF, DFF, Iso, Cue, WMA, Ogg, AAC, Opus, Aiff, etc.
PUREAUDIO HIBY OS FOR SMOOTHER AND REFINED PERFORMANCE
HiByOS is HiBy's in-house developed operating system targeted towards HiFi audio devices, optimising for audio processing from the ground up and possessing endless usage possibilities limited only by your imagination!
ICONIC DESIGN WITH 2.45-INCH TOUCH DISPLAY
HiBy has taken a minimalistic approach while designing the R2 II (Gen 2). It has an iconic design with a compact form factor. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a 2.45-inch touch display with a resolution of 480*360. At the bottom, you will find a microSD card slot which supports up to 2TB allowing you to store offline files. The USB-C port located at the bottom can be used for charging and data transfer. It also has control buttons on the right and a volume wheel with a power button on top.
SPECS
| MODEL | HiBy R2 2nd gen |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | HiBy OS |
| SOC | Ingenic X1000E |
| DAC | ES9219C |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 2.45 inches |
| RESOLUTION | 480*360 |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUT | 3.5mm (Single-Ended) |
| 3.5MM PORT OUTPUT POWER | 90mW |
| 3.5MM PORT (THD+N) | 0.0005% |
| BLUETOOTH VERSION | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| BLUETOOTH CODECS | UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC |
| BATTERY SIZE | 1000mAh |
| REMOVABLE STORAGE | MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB |
| USB | USB2.0, Type-C slot |
| CONTINUOUS PLAY TIME | 15 hours (single-ended output) |
| STANDBY TIME | >500h |
| WIFI BANDS | 2.4GHz |
| WEIGHT | 70.6g |
| DIMENSIONS | 71*63.1*12.4mm |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. HiBy R2 II
|
| 2. Screen protectors | |
| 3. Warranty & QC card | |
| 4. Instruction manual | |
| 5. USB cable | |
| 6. Packaging Box |
| 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 |
Headphone Zone Certified Demo Headphones
Our careful selection of demo headphones gives you the experience of pre-burned in headphones - at drop dead prices. We do this sale every year to clear up our existing demos and to make way for new units instead. These demo headphones have been used at our Experience Studio in Mumbai. The pictures above depict the condition of the product and also indicate the accessories available with the headphone. For any specific questions about the condition please get in touch with us! While the product itself is fully tested by our Headphone Gurus and the outer packaging may have suffered some damage.
Get The Best Deal
You may or may not get the original packaging or some accessories may be missing & because of the fact that they've been extensively used as a demo at the Experience Studio, we give a good discount compared to a new gear.
Unchanged Policies
Received a defective Demo unit? Return it under our 7 Day Replacement Guarantee Policy.
P.S. If you do not like your gear, unfortunately we will not be able to accept the return.
Pre-Burned In
Demo headphones save you the time of burning in new headphones. Typically, brand new headphones take up to weeks to fully break in and sound as good as they should. With demo headphones, you get to enjoy the best sound out of the box.
Unbiased Customer Service
We have the same Headphone Zone customer support experience for Demo Units or any products.
Consider It Vintage
Vintage products have a certain charm that cannot be put into words. Think of old, discontinued demo headphones as vintage. They have a story; they have, how-to-say, character.
Professionally Inspected
A thorough inspection means you receive a 100% working headphone with no sound output issues.
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. HiBy R2 II
|
| 2. Screen protectors | |
| 3. Warranty & QC card | |
| 4. Instruction manual | |
| 5. USB cable | |
| 6. Packaging Box |
| WARRANTY | 3 Months |
PRESENTING THE BEAUTEOUS HI-RES AUDIO PLAYER FROM HIBY - THE R2 II (GEN 2)
HiBy Music specialises in the research & development and manufacturing of high-quality portable audio products. They have been in the HiFi audio industry for over a decade now. HiBy's line-up of Digital Audio Players has garnered great success. Continuing the legacy, HiBy takes great pleasure in introducing their all-new Digital Audio Player - the R2 II (Gen 2). It packs all the required features you need from a Digital Audio Player. Under its hood, it hosts an ESS Sabre DAC chip that delivers flawless music reproduction. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a universal 3.5mm headphone output port offering 90mW of power output capable of driving IEMs and some less power-demanding headphones. Last but not least, the R2 II (Gen 2) is certified for Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless.
FEATURES ESS SABRE DAC CHIP FOR EXCEPTIONAL SONIC PERFORMANCE
The capability of a Digital Audio Player to reproduce Hi-Fidelity sound depends on the DAC chip and its implementation. HiBy, with their R2 II (Gen 2), has incorporated an ES9219C DAC chip from ESS Sabre capable of decoding PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) 32bit/384kHz, DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital), and 8X MQA unfolding (Master Quality Authenticated). Make your way to Hi-Fidelity music with the all-new HiBy R2 II (Gen 2)!
EXPERIENCE HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0, WIFI, AND MQA SUPPORT
The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting Bluetooth codecs, including UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC. It supports two-way high-definition wireless audio transmission. The 2.4GHz WiFi support enables OTA firmware updates, WiFi music transfer, AirPlay, and DLNA. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) with 8X MQA unfolding allows you to experience master tape quality audio, making you feel as if you were right there with the artist at the recording studio.
WHOPPING 15 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE FOR CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK
Apart from music, a Digital Audio Player's battery life is its most crucial feature. With 15 hours of nonstop playback on a single charge with the R2 II (Gen 2), HiBy has you covered. A 1000mAh battery within it provides 20 days of standby time. Groove to your favourite music with the R2 II (Gen 2)!
ONE AUDIO DEVICE, CONSIDERABLE POSSIBILITIES
HiBy has designed the R2 II (Gen 2) to be a highly versatile Digital Audio Player that is here to take your breath away merely by the performance it packs. It can be used as a USB audio device, smartphone audio dongle, portable digital audio source (to external DAC), Bluetooth receiver, Wireless music server, audio recorder (dual microphones), and eBook reader. The R2 II (Gen 2) is one device with multiple possibilities letting you enjoy your music the way you want!
HIBYLINK WIRELESS CONTROL WITH STREAMING SUPPORT AND MSEB MASTERING BOARD
MSEB is HiBy's in-house developed audio processor, designed to bring out what audiophiles desire the most in their music. Get your warm, thick, vocal-forward sound with low sibilance, fast impulse response and crisp airiness by dialling in the temperature slider, note thickness slider, voice slider, sibilance slider, impulse response slider and air sliders, among others. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R2 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone! The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports streaming apps like net radio, Tidal, and Qobuz and file formats like MP3, WAV, APE, FLAC, DSF, DFF, Iso, Cue, WMA, Ogg, AAC, Opus, Aiff, etc.
PUREAUDIO HIBY OS FOR SMOOTHER AND REFINED PERFORMANCE
HiByOS is HiBy's in-house developed operating system targeted towards HiFi audio devices, optimising for audio processing from the ground up and possessing endless usage possibilities limited only by your imagination!
ICONIC DESIGN WITH 2.45-INCH TOUCH DISPLAY
HiBy has taken a minimalistic approach while designing the R2 II (Gen 2). It has an iconic design with a compact form factor. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a 2.45-inch touch display with a resolution of 480*360. At the bottom, you will find a microSD card slot which supports up to 2TB allowing you to store offline files. The USB-C port located at the bottom can be used for charging and data transfer. It also has control buttons on the right and a volume wheel with a power button on top.
| MODEL | HiBy R2 2nd gen |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | HiBy OS |
| SOC | Ingenic X1000E |
| DAC | ES9219C |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 2.45 inches |
| RESOLUTION | 480*360 |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUT | 3.5mm (Single-Ended) |
| 3.5MM PORT OUTPUT POWER | 90mW |
| 3.5MM PORT (THD+N) | 0.0005% |
| BLUETOOTH VERSION | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| BLUETOOTH CODECS | UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC |
| BATTERY SIZE | 1000mAh |
| REMOVABLE STORAGE | MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB |
| USB | USB2.0, Type-C slot |
| CONTINUOUS PLAY TIME | 15 hours (single-ended output) |
| STANDBY TIME | >500h |
| WIFI BANDS | 2.4GHz |
| WEIGHT | 70.6g |
| DIMENSIONS | 71*63.1*12.4mm |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. HiBy R2 II
|
| 2. Screen protectors | |
| 3. Warranty & QC card | |
| 4. Instruction manual | |
| 5. USB cable | |
| 6. Packaging Box |
| 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 |
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HiBy - R2 II (Gen 2) (Demo Unit) comes with a 3 Months warranty
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"The HiBy R2 II is not only a good performer far as sound quality is concerned but it has a ton of features for the average price of a dinner for two which makes it quite a high-value purchase."
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