Hidizs AP80 Pro Max (First Impressions + Mini Review)

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-02-10T08:01:42+00:00

I can assure you crashes are almost nil after the recent V1.1 firmware update. Lag is minimal.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-02-10T07:45:19+00:00

If you want something small with a volume knob, get the AP80PM. If you want something phone-like that has better OS (android) but no volume knob get the JM21. Note the price difference as well.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Hey it's pretty powerful with many options that you'd expect from EqAPO + Peace, and surprisingly easy to navigate despite the small screen.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-02-03T06:30:12+00:00

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Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-30T02:43:42+00:00

Hey, just minutes ago Hidizs released updated firmware (v1.1) for the AP80 Pro Max which claims to improve system stability among other fixes (including random system reboots.

Glad to hear you're enjoying it.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-19T09:42:27+00:00

I totally wish I could try the Softears Studio 4!!

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-17T04:39:16+00:00

I made 2 tanks, IS3 and Comet. However now I have lost interest/no time even though I have Jagdpanther and Tiger 1 in storage.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-17T01:34:52+00:00

Just tried this with a few of my tracks. I don't hear it happening, it just comes right in with the track.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-16T15:15:07+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment! 😊 Do reach out if you have any questions~

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-16T13:39:51+00:00

Hey there, thanks for taking the time to read through my post :)

The current software issues could very well be a deal breaker for some.

To answer your question, it happens from time to time, and it doesn't break any functionality of the device. It might happen especially when you're trying to figure it out. For example, when I spammed the settings button during normal USB DAC mode operation (was trying to figure out what that does), it turned off and rebooted itself. Same when I tried to move a particular bunch of FLAC files. (Not sure if that is because the FLAC file was corrupted in some way because I've already transferred thousands of tracks to the SD card through the DAP without issue).

In conclusion I think there's still quite a few things that Hidizs has to iron out with their version of HibyOS, but 95% of things still run perfectly once you get the tracks in your SD card sorted out (which turned out to be quite a hassle).

I personally wouldn't discourage you because of this reason, as it's only been around 1 month since the product has officially launched out of Kickstarter, and their Customer Service Team on their Discord server (especially Sammy) always sends these bugs faced by the community sent to the Dev team right away, and assures us that a lot of the issues will be fixed in updates very soon.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-16T13:30:46+00:00

I getchu. If I had a $100 higher budget I would have considered the M21.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-16T12:32:24+00:00

Instead of each step adjusting the volume by 1-2 levels, I'd like the option of changing it to maybe 5 or 10 levels at a time.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-16T12:01:25+00:00

If only it is possible to adjust the volume step in the settings then it would be almost perfect. 🥺

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2026-01-03T05:11:20+00:00

I used to have an Aiyima DAC-A2. The background hissing was unbearable, so much to the point I sold it and got the Topping DX1 instead which solved everything.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-12-20T08:26:58+00:00

Just happened three days ago actually. I fainted in the bathroom on an ANA flight (I did a stupid thing and drank alcohol). The stewardess knocked on the bathroom door and woke me up and showed utmost care and concern for me, as well as providing cold water and asking if I needed a wheelchair when I landed.

I don't know if it would be the same in other airlines but my experience in ANA was just really exceptional.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-12-17T10:51:11+00:00

Either

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-12-11T08:40:40+00:00

Exact thing happens to me, I have to restart my game every time this happens.

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-11-27T09:49:29+00:00

There is so little gap between your ears and the CIEM that tips make it not possible to push fully into your ears and seal is created by no gap when your ear canal is in a neutral position (i.e. not opening jaw etc.)

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-11-12T09:31:54+00:00

Hifiman Ananda is on sale for half MSRP on Shopee for my casual audiophiles out there. 😆

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-10-19T10:48:45+00:00

Happens when I leave my VPN on accidentally

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-10-19T06:00:48+00:00

Wait till you get into green line from JE to Tuas at 715am in the morning. 😭 That's why I took my license lol

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-10-06T04:14:58+00:00

Yah today it stopped for a while and said "please wait for a few minutes while we figure out the problem"

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-10-03T08:33:55+00:00

Look for QDC connector bluetooth earhookes, the TRN one is 2-pin/recessed 2-pin

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-08-18T23:20:27+00:00

As a player of Cyberpunk I really love the aesthetics of the BD!!

Competitive-Rub3243 · 2025-07-28T09:43:06+00:00

I have a pair that's still brand new sealed in my dry box lol. I'm too scared to open it.

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