Sound Analysis
Lows
The R3 Pro has good sub-bass quantity and there is moderate extension. The sub-bass reproduction is able to provide natural rumble. The bass decay is quick and there is sufficient agility. The bass texture is rendered smoothly. The mid-bass has ample body and the slam is presented well with punch. Each bass note is articulated with good impact.
Mids
The midrange is engaging and musical. Vocals are expressed with body and presence. The R3 Pro boasts good clarity. The lower midrange has apt amount of body and male vocals are presented well without hollowness. The upper midrange has a an effective level of forwardness and female vocals shine with intimacy. There is a bodied and captivating midrange display.
Highs
The treble is extended well with no sibilance and harshness. Treble articulation is accurate and there is good body which contributes to a smooth presentation. The amount of air rendered contributes to an open top end. The crisp is defined well and there is a fair amount of of sparkle. There is a controlled expression.
Soundstage
There is natural expansion in its stage. There is good width magnitude and the depth rendered is great.
Looks exactly like R3 but inside definitely improved, I wonder how fast does it boot up and how snappy is the interface.
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The R3 Pro has more defined bass, forward midrange and crispier treble. Around 10s. It’s snappy.
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Hi, how is it compared to the Chord Mojo and Plenue D2? Is it a good pairing with the obravo Cupid? thx
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I don’t have Chord Mojo and Plenue D2 to compare. The R3 Pro is better than my Plenue D. It is good pairing with the Cupid. Cheers!
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THX for the answer
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Glad to be of help. Cheers!
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Better than fiio X5III ?
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In terms of SQ, it is better than the X5III. Cheers!
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Does this player come with the screen protector pre-installed? Not a deal breaker for me obviously, but I always appreciate when the screen protector comes pre-installed. Looking forward to trying out this DAP in the near future. It seems great.
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It comes with the screen protector pre-installed. Cheers!
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Hi,
when do you plan to release the review? 😉
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Soon. Cheers!
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Looking forward to a sound review!
A quick question on the battery life: what are you managing to get in real life?
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Thank you. It will be soon.
Balanced: 16 Hours
Single Ended: 20 Hours
Cheers!
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how does it compare with Hibby R5?
in term of SQ only
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The R5 has better resolution than the R3 Pro. Cheers!
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Is it a good pair with isn h40?
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This is a good pairing with the H40. Cheers!
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