Today, we’re reviewing the new HiBy Yacht 10 single dynamic IEM, which costs $129 USD.
HiBy
HiBy is a business enterprise that researches, develops, and markets high-quality portable audio products. The organization has a professional R&D workforce and a commendable track record in the portable audio industry.
Additionally, HiBy is renowned for creating software that enables music playback on mobile phones and digital audio players. It is an established manufacturer of portable music players and produces DACs and IEMs. Our publication has conducted numerous reviews of HiBy products, which can be accessed here.
Notably, the mid-level R6 III 2025 DAP is featured below:
Yacht 10
The new HiBy Yacht 10 continues HiBy’s ”voyage & discovery “- themed portfolio, which kicked off with the HiBy R4. This new lineup will possibly have new products soon. The theme represents a futuristic, angular, space-themed vibe, or at least from what I see. HiBy is mainly known for its audio players but has quite a bit of experience with IEMs. It has previously launched the Lasya, Crystal 6, Seeds, and Zeta, to name a few.
The new entry-level ”voyager” has a newly crafted 10mm magnesium-aluminum dome with low-distortion, to deliver a richness of detail in the music and dynamic musical performance. The driver has a polymer diaphragm with a dual magnetic core. There’s a dual acoustic chamber inside the earpieces. The chassis is carved with CNC processing, utilizing aluminium material, which is nice to see in an entry-level IEM.
We have a Litz Type 4 PCOCC balanced cable inside the box, with a modular termination to swap between 4.4 and 3.5mm.
Packaging & Accessories
The new Yacht 10 comes in a moderately premium box. For the price range, the experience is quite premium. The accessories and the overall presentation are very satisfying. The box’s design is pretty neat, with orange accents and a tidy design. The carrying case is also premium, with soft inner material and nice leather on the outside. Other accessories include silicone ear tips (3 pairs) and foam tips (3 pairs), a cleaning tool, and the swappable 3.5 and 4.4mm jacks. Overall, a lovely package.
Design & Build
The shells of the HiBy Yacht 10 are entirely crafted from metal using CNC machining. The angular shape and colour combination make an impressive visual impression. The build quality is fabulous for the price tag, including the stock cable, which feels sturdy and premium.
The whole aluminium shell is a treat to look at. HiBy added orange design accents to the faceplate, cable termination, and chin slider. The shells feature HiBy and YACHT logos, giving them a cool and distinctive character. The brown cable looks dull to me, but it’s still acceptable.
Again, the quality of the shells is superb, and the 2-pin sockets hold the cable securely. The aluminium body feels excellent in the hand. The nozzles are unibody with the shell, featuring wax filters on the tips. The included tips are also high-quality.
Fit
The new Yacht 10 has a great fit with very ergonomic and low-profile shells. The angular design makes you a bit nervous at first sight, but the inside of the shells has a smooth transition, which provides excellent comfort and a seal. HiBy offers a good set of tips, and both silicone and foam tips worked well in my case. Overall, the fit experience with the Yacht 10 has been superb.
Isolation varies with the tips you use. Foam and hybrid tips (aftermarket) offer the best isolation. There’s a vent for the dynamic driver, but it doesn’t affect the isolation much, especially with foams.
Sound Summary
The Yacht 10 is warm, smooth and a bit ”safe” if you will, with a very easy-going tuning that could appeal to most people. It’s a very cohesive IEM with a strong and mature tuning. It’s also a linear-sounding IEM except for a mid-bass boost, with a pleasing warmth and body in its sound. The presentation is relaxed, well-balanced, and smooth. The signature is warm, and the mid-bass punch is immensely satisfying. The sound stage and imaging are capable for the price as well.
It presents an excellent vocal performance and a smooth mid-range. The treble is decent but needs some work. Sub-bass is notably lacking, while mid-bass is decent. The mid-range offers good vocal clarity, though male vocals may sound diffused. The treble is clean and transparent, with good resolution but lacks some definition. Despite these nuances, the IEM excels in imaging and resolution, benefiting from easy drivability and a coherent sound performance when paired with good sources.
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