LEWES, Del., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBy, a leader in the portable audio industry, announces today the launch of its R4 x Evangelion product collaboration with globally renowned anime IP.

This highly anticipated collaboration brings together the iconic anime series, Evangelion and HiBy's R4 flagship entry-level HiFi music player, delivering an immersive experience for anime and music enthusiasts alike. Drawing inspiration from this impactful series, the HiBy R4 × Evangelion Limited Edition captures the essence of Evangelion with both design and performance.

This special edition offers unprecedented customization with deeply customized UI taking inspiration from Evangelion's supercomputer "MAGI," featuring tailored boot animations, app icons, status bars, and even a countdown plugin reminiscent of EVA-01's operational timer. The UI's color palette—focusing on orange, red, and green—immerses users in the NERV environment.

Featuring collector-grade packaging, the DAP combines the unique frame structure of the HiBy R4 with a nod to Evangelion's secretive NERV documents. With the design concept of "an EVA pilot's perspective," the HiBy design team has integrated EVA-01's iconic elements, including the neck and spine armor and back panel lighting.

"This partnership marks a major step for HiBy as the first Chi-Fi brand to partner with anime IP Evangelion," said Fanoble Meng, Co-Founder and CEO of HiBy Music. "Bringing Evangelion's design and vision to life through our product has been incredible, and we're excited to share it with fans."

The HiBy R4 x Evangelion supports a wide range of streaming apples including Apple Music, Tidal, and Spotify, with bit-perfect audio output. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC and paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM, the device delivers seamless high-resolution audio playback. Boasting a quad-chip HiFi DAC array the DAP utilizes 4 ES9018C2M chips for uncompromising audio fidelity and is specifically tuned for anime enthusiasts.

The HiBy R4 x Evangelion is available now for pre-order from 9/15-9/20 for $299 and will include a free BA04 storage case. Following the pre-order period, it will be sold for a US MAP of $319. For more information and to purchase, visit .

About HiBy
Since its founding in 2011, HiBy has established itself as a leading authority in the portable audio industry. HiBy specializes in the research, development, and sales of top-quality portable audio products, and operates via two subsidiary brands: HiBy Music and HiBy Digital.

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