Certainly this little gear looks more expensive than it is, both on paper and in the palm.
And up to a point, the Hidizs S8 Pro Robin makes good on its promises.
Where all of these things are concerned, its an unarguable step forward.
It doesnt take long to reveal one or two shortcomings, though.
Treble sounds are edgy and splashy, and only get edgier and splashier the louder you listen.
In the United States it goes for $79, while in Australia it costs AU$119.
But that hasnt prevented Hidizs from including quite a number of highlights where features are concerned.
Its in between, though, that the real action is.
Which means it has its Hi-Res Audio certification and the badge to prove it.
Its nicely built and finished, too.
On the front theres an illuminated company logo, and on one side three little control buttons.
The bigger button in the centre is play/pause, and it has a volume control on either side.
Press both volume up and volume down together and you’re free to cycle through your filter options.
Move upwards in resolution from there and all of these positives continue to apply.
Whats impossible to avoid is the hard, unyielding nature of the Hidizs high-frequency reproduction.
All of which means it probably only offers middling value for money.
Value score: 3 / 5
Should you buy Hidizs S8 Pro Robin?
