Budget Music Fans Have Found the Holy Grail in the HiBy R3
Justin Lam — April 3, 2018 — Tech
References: kickstarter & cnet
The casual observer may feel that streaming media is killing the humble MP3 player, but budget-minded music fans are rejoicing over the recent Kickstarter, HiBy R3. Part of the appeal of this MP3 player is in its ability to play and store music from Tidal -- a music service with much higher streaming quality when compared to its competitors. The modern MP3 player has already received more than 10 times it Kickstarter goal and is expected to receive further funding until later in April.
In terms of specs, the HiBy R3 packs a 3.2-inch touchscreen and 11-hour battery life that is sure to outshine other dedicated compact music players. The MP3 also comes equipped with Wi-Fi, Buetooth, DLNA and Airplay. Audio quality on the player is further enhanced through a 64-bit Digital Analog Converter from ESS, a 3.5mm output with 2.5mm balanced option. The HiBy R3 does lack onboard memory, but it is capable of accepting microSD cards up to 2TB.
In terms of specs, the HiBy R3 packs a 3.2-inch touchscreen and 11-hour battery life that is sure to outshine other dedicated compact music players. The MP3 also comes equipped with Wi-Fi, Buetooth, DLNA and Airplay. Audio quality on the player is further enhanced through a 64-bit Digital Analog Converter from ESS, a 3.5mm output with 2.5mm balanced option. The HiBy R3 does lack onboard memory, but it is capable of accepting microSD cards up to 2TB.
Trend Themes
1. Streaming Media Vs MP3 Players - The rise of streaming media creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the MP3 player market by offering unique features and capabilities.
2. High-quality Streaming Services - The success of HiBy R3 and its compatibility with Tidal highlights the demand for high-quality streaming services, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the music industry.
3. Compact Music Players with Advanced Features - The popularity of the HiBy R3 demonstrates the market potential for compact MP3 players with advanced features such as touchscreen interfaces, Wi-Fi connectivity, and improved audio quality.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing affordable and feature-rich MP3 players to cater to budget-conscious music fans.
2. Music Streaming - The music streaming industry can capitalize on the demand for high-quality streaming services by focusing on partnerships with hardware manufacturers to support their platforms.
3. Audio Technology - The audio technology industry has an opportunity to innovate by creating advanced audio components, such as high-quality digital analog converters, to enhance the audio experience in compact music players.
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