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HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic HiFi Stereo Wired Headphones for Studio&Audiophiles (Black)

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Features

  • Featuring Newly Developed Diaphragm that is 80% Thinner than the HE400 Series Resulting in a Wider Frequency Response, Faster and More Detailed
  • With the weight spreading strap for outstanding comfort but with a more fashion conscious look with its sleek and sumptuous matte black finish.
  • With its all metal headband the SUNDARA is built to take the rigours of urban street life. The SUNDARA is as tough as it is beautiful.
  • New 3.5mm Headphone connector for enhanced durability
  • The slimline SuperMini is the perfect on the partner for the SUNDARA. The SuperMini with its abundance of audio power output and the SUNDARAs grace and poise makes them the velvet glove over a marble fist.

Description

The Sanskrit word “Sundara” literally means “Beautiful” and this all new Planar Magnetic headphone fits this description in every way. Ultra-fine Diaphragm All New Planar Headphone Inherited from Hi-Fi man’s Advanced Technology Featuring Newly Developed Diaphragm that is 80% Thinner than the HE400 Series Resulting in a Wider Frequency Response, Faster and More Detailed Hybrid Headband Design With the weight spreading strap for outstanding comfort but with a more fashion conscious look with its sleek and sumptuous matte black finish. Form Follows Function With its all metal headband the SUNDARA is built to take the rigors of urban street life. The SUNDARA is as tough as it is beautiful. New 3. 5mm Headphone connector for enhanced durability Pocket Powered Performance The slim line Supermini is the perfect on the partner for the SUNDARA. The Supermini with its abundance of audio power output and the SUNDARA’s grace and poise makes them the velvet glove over a marble fist. Technical Data Specifications Frequency Response: 6Hz - 75kHz Impedance: 37 ohms Sensitivity: 94dB Weight: 372g

Brand: HIFIMAN


Color: Black


Ear Placement: Over Ear


Form Factor: Over Ear


Impedance: 32 Ohm


Noise Control: None


Sensitivity: 94 dB


Headphones Jack: 3.5 mm Jack


Model Name: Sundara


Connectivity Technology: Wired


Wireless Communication Technology: Planar Magnetic


Included Components: Headphones,Headphones Cable,Headphone Adapter,Ear Buds,Owner's Guide


Age Range (Description): Adult


Material: Metal


Specific Uses For Product: Music


Charging Time: 6 Hours


Recommended Uses For Product: Music


Compatible Devices: Compatible with devices with 3.5mm audio jack such as iPhone, androids, iPad, iPod, laptops, tablets, computers, Mac, etc.


Theme: Audio Equipment


Cable Feature: Detachable


Item Weight: 372 Grams


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Frequency Range: 6 Hz to 75 kHz


Package Type: Standard Packaging


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Control Method: Remote


Number of Items: 1


Earpiece Shape: Rounded/Contoured


Is Autographed: No


Is Electric: No


UPC: 736902311974


Global Trade Identification Number: 74


Manufacturer: HIFIMAN


Product Dimensions: 11 x 6.8 x 12.1 inches


Item Weight: 13.1 ounces


Item model number: SUNDARA


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: December 3, 2017


Department: unisex-adult


Frequently asked questions

The HIFIMAN SUNDARA headphones are equipped with Planar Magnetic technology, this means that they have a thin diaphragm which provides faster response times and lower distortion for clearer, more detailed sound. It's high-quality stereo system also delivers an immersive audio experience that appeals to audiophiles. They are ideal for studio-quality listening, providing accurate and clear sound.

Yes, these full-size Over-Ear headphones are designed keeping comfort in mind. They boast of a flexible and adjustable headband, which allows for a secure yet comfortable fit. The large ear cups go over your ears effectively distributing pressure, allowing for comfortable wear even during long listening sessions.

Yes, these headphones are wired. They come with a high-quality cable that ensures minimal loss in sound quality. This means that you will always have a reliable, lag-free connection for your audio.

The HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic HiFi Stereo Wired Headphones come in a sleek black color.

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Top Amazon Reviews

🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The Hifiman Sundara headphones are often compared to the Sennheiser HD600, and seems to excel in terms of detail resolution across the frequency response. Reviewers highlight its superior sound clarity and quality, remarkable imaging, and impressive sub bass performance. Although Sundara's soundstage is not the best in class, it is described as good and balanced. However, the comfort over extended periods and the prominence of vocals may vary for users.

Pros

  • 🎧 Excellent detail resolution across the frequency response.
  • 🎼 Good sound clarity and quality.
  • 🎹 Impressive sub bass performance, especially with EQ settings.
  • 🥁 Good imaging suitable for both games and general music.

Cons

  • 🎧 The prominence of vocals might not appeal to everyone.
  • 🎼 Comfort over extended periods can vary among users.
  • 🎹 Sundara's bass performance may not suit those who do not like to use EQ.
  • 🥁 Soundstage, while good, is not the best in class.

Should I Buy It?

Based on the detailed reviews, if you value superior sound clarity, detail resolution, and sub bass performance, and don't mind tweaking EQ settings or compromise on vocal prominence, Hifiman Sundara comes as a highly recommended product. However, comfort over long periods might vary for individual users. With its remarkable features, sound quality, and performance, it seems to provide good value for its price.

    • Clear sound, not forgiving to poor mastering.
It really captures the texture of sounds, both acoustic and electronic. It can sound kind of quiet and distant on highs though. If you're using Windows I highly recommend FXSound for processing the sound. The "Light Processing" or "General" presets are my favorites. I set dynamic boost to 2 for both. It makes the highs clearer and gives the more typical V shaped frequency response curve. I find it more familiar and forgiving that way. Outside sound passes right through, which is nice if you have a quiet room and want to leave them on for a conversation, but not great in a shared space. The fit is snug but not painfully tight. No tension adjustment unfortunately. One thing to note is the cable splits at the end and goes to both sides of the headphones, and it's only around 4 feet long. If you need a longer cable you'll want to get an extender or something. I don't need one because I'm using a DAC on my desktop. I really like the Fosi DAC-Q4, but mostly because I like having a real volume knob. I tested and it only sounds a little better than the motherboard's DAC. In general that was my experience. I think my expectations were unrealistic, and I wasn't blown away by the improvement from my previous pretty good open back headphones. But these have grown on me, and I find myself wondering what a song sounds like on them. I haven't owned enough devices to really compare to the competitors. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024 by Kindle Customer
    • Audiophile headphones for pro audio work
First off, is it “headphones” or “a headphone”? It always weirds me out using the singular when there are 2 sound drivers. You don’t say “a monitor” for studio monitors. But I get it. The headband makes them a single unit, so I will utilize the singular and plural interchangeably. (Still feels weird, though.) I’m a 20+ yr. professional muso, multi-instrumentalist, producer, capable mix engineer, looking for a set of cans under $500 to help me work confidently when I can’t use my studio monitors. I generally prefer closed-backs because they are multi-purpose, in that I can use them for recording vocals, which is a big part of what I do. So just to get the one real downside of this headphone out of the way, as with all open-backs, recording close to a mic is out of the question, sadly. Of course, their openness is exactly part of what makes them great. I’ve never given much credibility to the YouTube audiophile community until recently. They all use a lot of cringy jargon like “detail reteival,” “resolving,” “shout,” etc., which is not how music peeps describe sound. I’ve been giving these folks the benefit of the doubt recently, though, while attempting to weed out the ones who don’t seem to know what they’re talking about - which is most of them imo. (Pro tip: if a headphone reviewer says anything from Beyerdynamic has excellent or pleasing “detail reteival,” run. Run far away, unless you enjoy having knives shoved in your ears. I’ve owned DT770, DT1770, DT1990 - all sold or returned. Fool me thrice...) The Sundara has kept popping up in the audiophile top lists, but Hifiman doesn’t really market to the pro audio industry, so I never considered the brand until now. My previous open-back workhorse is the AKG Q701 (or K701), which is (are?) quite flat/accurate, but the lack of low-end makes it a chore to use. I’ve always found them devoid of fun, which can be useful even in mixing. They also distort easily for those short bursts of cranking the volume. Well, I am selling my AKGs after using the Sundara for 2 days. There is just no comparison here. Listening to the latest masters I just got back, I can’t believe the sound stage in these very affordable headphones. My eyes even widened with surprise a couple times, which is very rare for me. Yes, I’m a little jaded (sigh). The FR is what I’d call "just flat enough." A smidge smiley, but not so much that I’m making bad mixing choices. The bass extension is devoid of muddiness, and near perfect. Nothing exaggerated here. They let you know (and enjoy) what’s down there without muddying things up. I do use Sonarworks, and I’ve found that mixing in the 400i preset to around 40% gives these that little extra sub-low help without messing up the rest of the FR. The mid range (low and high) is well-represented - not scooped, muddy, or honky. Top end is the way I like it. Sibilance is bright enough, but doesn't rip my head off at all. (I’m looking @ you, Beyer). And all the airy stuff above sibilance is just beauty. Over all, impressive separation across the FR. (To sum up that last paragraph, the Sundara sounds really, really good.) The build quality is the only thing I can’t give a perfect score to, even though they feel sturdy enough. This is the only category where every other serious headphone I’ve used beats it. Shure, Beyerdynamic, AudioTechnica, AKG, Sennheiser. The Sundara feel a bit flimsy comparatively - like I wouldn’t want to let them bang on my desk too often. But I’m careful with my stuff, so I’m not too concerned. If Hifiman had Beyer’s tank-like sturdiness and elegance, these would be the perfect set of cans. But I do like the way they look, strictly fashion-wise. I’ve also seen a lot of complaints about the lack of swivel, but it’s a non-issue for me. They fit great, and super comfortably. After just a couple of days, I feel like I’ll be able to work in these much longer than my other headphones. Previously, I had to force myself to put my AKGs on for mixing, but I always kept going back to my other favorite cans, the Shure SRH1540. But closed-backs make mixing a lot more challenging and fatiguing. Now, I actually WANT to use my open-backs. Yay. I haven't found anything in this price range that beats this headphone sonically. I’m glad I finally took a chance with a pair of entry-level “hifi audiophile” headphones for pro audio work. I’m confident these will be a useful tool for me for the foreseeable future. These are also the first set of planar magnetics I’ve tried, and I must say I’m very impressed! Give them a chance, and I doubt you’ll be disappointed. Unless, of course, you enjoy having knives shoved in your ears. In that case, you know where to go. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020 by Marc
    • A month in, and they're still great.
These are awesome headphones for their price. The claims of 800$ headphones for 350$ isnt overstated, they sound incredible and sets an awesomely good standard for entry level performance Planars. The pads are great and comfortable, the headband is extremely nice and the fit is good. The only comfort complaint I have is that the jacks on the headphones are straight and vertical. Theres a reason high end headphones have the jacks angled forward, and that's because the cups are huge. These are no exception, and the way they sit on my head I have to basically keep my head up and straight, otherwise the cables will poke my shoulders. It's not bad, perse... But it frankly could, and should be better. This makes buying different cables, such as if you want balanced cables, more problematic as the ones that come with the Sundara are short. Standard ones would only compound the issue further. Beyond that, the material construction is great. They're solid and feel very robust. The 90 degree jack they come with is also appreciated, letting the cord hang naturally from your AMP (of which you very much want one with this, but that's expected). Sound wise, most Planars I've tried have had tight, responsive bass, but not boomy. This is partially a combination of being open back, and the nature of Planars in general. However, among the few planar's I have tried in the past I would have to say that these are genuinely tilted the most towards bass. Thats not to say it's huge, but it's bass is slightly more pronounced and when it's warranted, it can certainly thump. That said, bassheads should look still look elsewhere. However, if you enjoy good 'clean' bass, these are quite awesome for it. Another phenomena I've observed with Planars is a particular harshness of higher pitched notes, such as from high hats. My understanding is that this is because of how precise and responsive Planars are. However that doesnt seem to afflict the Sundara's as badly. For me, this is great because I'm quite vulnerable to listening fatigue, but I dont get that with these unlike others. Overall, I'm extremely impressed and very, very happy with them. The only reason for the 4* is because of the poor choice of placement for the headphone connectors. 5* means perfect, and these arnt quite there... But if I could, I'd give them a very confident 4.5. In conclusion, I love these. They're bassy (for planars) being tilted towards the low end, and the construction is great. Comfort while listening is awesome as well, I can go 10 hours with them with out getting hot, sore, or fatigued, but the straight down jacks on the cups are quite bothersome and can cause you to 'bump' the headset if you (like me) need to look around a lot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021 by Zak Karskie

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