HiBy Digital XOE with Type-C or 3.5mm Plug Review
The HiBy Digital XOE is listed from $29 with a Type-C or 3.5mm plug in Black, White or Blue. The page describes DLC dynamic drivers, an ESS DAC (model not named) and a silver-plated cable, and it gives no impedance or output figures; it suits buyers who want to pick a plug type.
Our verdict
A wired HiBy Digital set for someone who wants to choose between a Type-C and a 3.5mm plug from $29 and is happy with a listing that names the DAC maker but gives few figures. Look elsewhere if you need an impedance, sensitivity or output power, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that the page's driver, DAC and cable descriptions are the maker's own claims, and the product type is never stated outright.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a choice of Type-C or 3.5mm plug from $29 and can do without listed impedance or output figures.
- Skip if
- You need impedance, sensitivity or output power figures before buying.
The XOE from HiBy Digital is described on the page as having DLC dynamic drivers with N52 magnetic cores and a dual magnetic circuit, plus an ESS DAC whose model is not given. A silver-plated cable with a hybrid braid shield is listed, along with a Type-C or 3.5mm plug. Prices run from $29 to $29.25 across four orderable options in Black, White and Blue.
Options and pricing
There are four orderable options across the Black, White and Blue colors and the Type-C and 3.5mm plugs, so not every color comes with every plug. The 3.5mm plug is priced at $29 and the Type-C plug at $29.25, and Blue spans both at $29 to $29.25 while Black and White are shown at $29.25. The review price is the lowest, $29.
How it compares
The JCALLY JM6PRO II is $28 and its entry mentions the CX31993 chip, and the JCALLY JM08L is also $28. The 7HZ SEVENHERTZ 71 is $29.75 and its entry mentions AK4377, a model name that the XOE page does not give for its ESS DAC.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page names the DAC maker (ESS) and a DLC diaphragm with N52 magnetic cores
- A choice of a Type-C or a 3.5mm plug is offered
- A silver-plated cable with a hybrid braid shield is described
- Prices span only $29 to $29.25 across four options
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, frequency response or output power
- The ESS DAC model is not named, so its sample rates and output cannot be judged
- Not every color comes with every plug, and the 3.5mm plug is priced differently from the Type-C plug
Questions before you buy
Which plugs does the XOE come with?
The options list shows a Type-C plug at $29.25 and a 3.5mm plug at $29, with Black, White and Blue colors. The page counts four orderable options, so not every color and plug pair is offered.
What drivers and DAC does it list?
The page lists DLC dynamic drivers with N52 magnetic cores and a dual magnetic circuit, and an ESS DAC. It gives no DAC model.
What cable does it have?
The page describes a silver-plated cable with a hybrid braid that it says combines copper and silver materials for shielding. It gives no length.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- HiBy Digital XOE product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page's wording on high-frequency extension, a rich and detailed profile, clarity and a natural listening experience is the maker's claim and was not checked here.
- The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, frequency response, output power or DAC model, and never says outright whether the product is an earphone set or an adapter.
- The page says the DAC is HiFi grade and calls it a native high bit-rate Ultra HD source, which are maker claims that were not checked here.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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