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Open-back headphone designs are often higher-performance but have poor noise isolation and leak sound. Closed-back designs provide better noise isolation and leak less sound.
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Hifiman Sundara Planar Magnetic Headphones are an engineering marvel that redefines audio excellence. Designed for audiophiles and music enthusiasts seeking uncompromised sound quality, the Sundara combines cutting-edge technology with precision craftsmanship to deliver an immersive listening experience.
Our Take: The HiFiMAN Sundara Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones are possibly the best value in high-end headphones available right now. Not only do they outclass just about everything in its price bracket for detail retrieval, they also compete with much higher-priced headphones. The Sundara have a slightly treble-focused tonality, however it's also smooth and non-fatiguing. The bass is tight and well-defined, rolling off slightly in the sub-bass.
The Sundara's planar magnetic drivers use ultra-thin diaphragm to deliver low distortion and high sensitivity, so they can be used with a wide range of of different sources. They guarantee fast transient response and excellent planar bass from 6 hz to 75 hz.
Not only do the Sundara sound absolutely magnificent, they are comfortable as well. Weighing in at 372 grams with its aluminum build, the HiFiMAN Sundara is barely noticeable on your head and the headband design allows for even weight distribution across the board.
Planar Magnetic Technology for Superior Sound
The Sundara boasts advanced Planar Magnetic technology that sets it apart from conventional headphones. The ultra-thin diaphragm, driven by a powerful magnetic array, ensures accurate sound reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. This technology eliminates distortion and delivers crystal-clear sound with impressive clarity, making every note and detail come to life.
Unmatched Soundstage and Detail Retrieval
Experience an expansive soundstage that places you in the heart of the music. The Sundara's Planar Magnetic drivers deliver unparalleled spatial imaging, allowing you to discern the position of each instrument with remarkable accuracy. Whether you're listening to classical compositions or modern rock, the Sundara excels in detail retrieval, providing a dynamic and engaging sonic experience.
Ergonomic Design for Comfort and Isolation
The Sundara's design marries comfort with functionality. The lightweight headband and plush ear pads provide hours of fatigue-free listening, making it perfect for extended sessions. Its open-back design not only enhances soundstage but also minimizes sound reflection, resulting in improved sonic purity and reduced resonance for an unadulterated audio experience.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Response: 6Hz - 75kHz
Sensitivity: 94dB
Impedance: 37 Ohms
Diaphragm: Ultra-thin Planar Magnetic
Weight: 372g (13.12oz)
Cable: 1.5m (4.9ft) detachable cable
Unleash the Audiophile Within
Elevate your auditory journey with the Hifiman Sundara Planar Magnetic Headphones, available at Headphones.com. Designed to captivate your senses with accurate sound reproduction, expansive soundstage, and ergonomic comfort, the Sundara is the embodiment of Hifiman's commitment to sonic excellence.
Usually between 8-600 ohm. Most consumer headphones have 32 ohm impedance. High impedance requires more power to run and requires external amplifiers to amplify the power to the required levels.
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Headphone frequency response refers to the frequency-specific sensitivity of the output. Frequency responses show the range that headphones are capable of reproducing—a graph shows which frequencies are accentuated over others. The ideal range covers the audible sound range of 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
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Warranty differs from manufacturer to manufacturer. Warranty covers factory defects but most manufacturers do not cover drops, water damage, driver damage, mistreatment of the product, etc.. It is always best to look at the manufacturer's website for the most up to date warranty information.
The HiFiMAN Sundara comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Does the Hifiman Sundara require a headphone amplifier?
Yes the HiFiMAN Sundara requires a headphone amplifier and shouldn't be driven straight from your smartphone or soundcard. An excellent option is the Topping DX3 Pro+ Desktop DAC & Headphone Amplifier.
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Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 83 reviews.
Absolutely wonderful headphone
Rodion M.5/5Verified
HIFIMAN Sundara Review – My First Step In The Audiophile Scene
I’ve been holding off on writing this review—not because I wasn’t impressed, but because I’m still fairly new to the audiophile world. I also wanted to give the HIFIMAN Sundaras a fair shot by waiting until I had a proper DAC and amp setup to pair them with.
Getting Started:
The Sundaras are my first pair of audiophile-grade headphones, and I spent a lot of time going back and forth on whether to buy them. After a good amount of research and hesitation, I finally pulled the trigger—and I’m glad I did.
Before these, I had only used a few entry-level IEMs from Amazon (around $50). They had decent bass but nothing special in terms of clarity or imaging. Jumping to the Sundaras was a night-and-day difference.
Sound Quality:
Right out of the box, the Sundaras impressed me with their open, clear, and natural sound—exactly what I was hoping for based on all the research I had done. I prefer listening without EQ, as I feel their stock tuning is well-balanced and pleasing.
This is also my first experience with planar magnetic headphones, and I now understand the hype. The highs are smooth and present without being piercing. The mids are clean and natural, and the bass, while not overwhelming, is controlled and accurate—just the way I like it.
Comparing Setups:
At first, I ran the Sundaras through my portable setup, which is an iPod Classic 7th Gen paired with the Oppo HA-2 DAC/Amp. While it worked, I found that setup to be a bit too bright and harsh for my ears.
Switching to my desktop setup made a big difference. I now use a Topping D10 Balanced DAC feeding into the Apos x Community Gremlin (a tube amp), and the pairing is fantastic. The Gremlin adds warmth and depth to the Sundaras without muddying the clarity, which balances them out beautifully.
Soundstage & Imaging:
The soundstage feels open, giving a nice sense of space around the music. Imaging is very good—instrument placement is accurate and immersive, though I do feel like this could improve slightly with future upgrades. Still, for the price point, it’s more than impressive.
Build & Comfort:
The Sundaras are lightweight and comfortable, even for long listening sessions. The suspension headband does a great job distributing weight, and while the stock pads are fine, I may look into upgraded pads in the future to tweak comfort or subtly shift the tuning. One flaw I found in the pair I received is one screw that keeps coming loose that holds the headband and the driver together but its not that big of a deal.
Music Experience:
I listen to a lot of bass-heavy music, ambient, electronic, and rap. The Sundaras handle it all well, keeping things clean, detailed, and never muddy. While they don’t punch like closed-back bass-heavy headphones, the bass they do offer is tight and realistic, not exaggerated.
That said, these headphones really shine in certain genres more than others. In well-produced music, acoustic tracks, rock, or anything with strong instrument separation and clarity, the Sundaras deliver a truly immersive and emotional experience. You hear the subtle nuances of each instrument, the texture of vocals, and the space between sounds.
However, with poorly produced or overly compressed tracks, or music that’s more synthetic and low-effort in production, the Sundaras can sound a bit flat—almost like listening on a basic pair of headphones. They're highly revealing, which means they reward good recordings but won’t mask the flaws of bad ones.
Final Thoughts:
The HIFIMAN Sundaras are a phenomenal entry point into the audiophile hobby. They deliver clean, spacious, and musical sound at a very competitive price. I did upgrade the cables for better aesthetics and durability, but even with the stock setup, these headphones are incredibly satisfying.
I’m giving them a 4/5, not because they fall short—but because I now realize there’s a whole world of headphones out there that may offer even more refinement or character. That said, for the price, the Sundaras are easily one of the best ways to start this journey, and I can already tell this is just the beginning of a deep rabbit hole!
Daniel G.4/5Verified
Great service/ shipping!
Truely a pleasure to do business with!
Alan S.5/5Verified
❤️
Andrew N.5/5Verified
Solid beginning headphone
Edward G.5/5Verified
Phones on my head. The voices creeping in. Delightfully assuring as Chris Cornell can somehow sound even better.
Austin C.5/5Verified
very good sound for inexpensive headphone it compares to the $5,000 ones I tried at the convention.
Don C.5/5Verified
It's taken me a bit to feel like I could come close to properly reviewing the Sundara's. They're my first pair of planar headphones, and the difference between those and "normal" dynamic headphones is small but profound.
Powering them with an Atom 2 stack, for reference.
Best I can describe it: dynamic headphones feel like you're listening to a canvas, and each sound is a dab of paint emerging from the canvas. A smaller part of a larger whole, and the pursuit is to find music recorded and mixed well enough, and then headphones and source chain that reveals the vibrancy and nuance of each sound within the context of a larger canvas. But the canvas is always there, like the fabric of space-time or something.
Planar headphones feel like I'm listening to Minority Report's interfaces: each sound comes into being exactly where and when it's supposed to, then goes away.
These Sundara's are revealing music to me in ways I hadn't considered. Recording, mixing, and mastering choices in the music are laid absolutely bare, only somewhat colored by whatever DAC/amp is in use...especially in the imaging and stereo mix. Sub-optimal choices -- or even just the absence of a choice, a general bluriness and/or sloppiness -- in each step of how the music was recorded and made its way to your ears is revealed starkly.
But intentional choices become a revelation. I've listened to Beck's Morning Phase 1000s of times on decent speakers and bad headphones, and the first listen through the Sundara's was like listening to an entirely different album. Just being able to so clearly hear each sound, knowing how it was specifically placed right there in relation to all of the others, has me rethinking the basic creative intent of some of my favorite songs.
It's going to take a lot more listening to know how these fit into my overall listening -- it's likely my 600's will stay the default for stuff recorded pre-90's, for example. Mostly I need to get my hands on more planar headphones so I can get a better sense of the wider range of experiences.
But for now, the Sundara's are like a whole new way to view all of my favorite music, and I'm looking forward to a long stretch of re-discovery.
Matthew H.5/5Verified
Received the Hifiman Sundara headphones on Friday March 22, 2024. The order and delivery process went smoothly without any issues.
This is my 2nd pair of Hifiman magneplanar headphones, the 1st one being the 400se. I like the brushed aluminum casing around the drivers on the 400se better than the black plastic casing on the Sundara. Also the 400se feels a tad more comfortable to wear, but that may be due to the relative newness of the Sundara. Both come with a sturdy connecting cable and the overall workmanship of both is quite satisfactory.
I plugged both headphones into a 3.5mm splitter cable so I could do a side by side comparison. The overall sound quality of both headphones is excellent and very comparable. Where the Sundara is stronger and crisper to my ears is in the bass register. Not a huge difference, but a noticeable one.
I'm quite happy with both pairs of headphones, and either one makes a great choice to pair with an upscale stereo system. The only caveat I have is for customers to be certain they have a powerful enough amp to drive them since they they both require significant wattage to produce a satisfactory volume level.
David P.5/5Verified
Have around 50hrs of listening time and am happy with the value. I am somewhat new to the hobby with a smaller variety of equipment I have experience with, but I think most points mentioned in Resolve’s review are accurate.
Matt H.4/5Verified
Headphones.com is a pleasure to deal with.
First, their youtube web site tests and reviews most products and the people are spot on.
Prices are very competitive.
Shipping was extremely fast and packaged perfect.
Trust Headphones.com
Thanks Tom,
upstate NewYork
Thomas W.5/5Verified
Great headphones. Disclaimer: I am a hi-fi beginner, so take this with a grain of salt.
I'm driving them from a JDS Labs Atom 2 & Atom DAC 2, both from my desktop and record player. Basically all I've learned about these checked out. Clear, neutral sound. They are quite comfortable. The built quality looks really good, the thin metal parts feel very sturdy.
I'm really happy with the purchse.
Michal S.5/5Verified
my recipient absolutely loves these headphones! ty so much for the extra care and bubble wrap in the packaging
Diana I.5/5Verified
Meh, they’re ok. You won’t be disappointed nor
thrilled. They do what they’re supposed to do well. No complaints.
John B.4/5Verified
Fantastic headphone! This is the second open back headphone I've owned, I've always preferred closed back because I don't really have a space where I can listen to music without background noise, so haven't really invested in any seriously. The first one I had was the Sennheiser HD 600, and unlike many audiophiles out there, I actually absolutely hated them - zero bass, and I feel like folks use the term "neutral" too loosely, where anything without any bass is "neutral". Those were short-lived for a day and returned. I finally decided to give these a try and the difference is night and day. Very well tuned, decent amount of bass and it's punchy and fast, and also responds very well to EQ.
Jonathan D.5/5Verified
Have listened to music through a few open back headphones and countless closed back, especially with ANC. I think the YouTube videos that I have seen on audiophile headphones are spot on—$ for value and quality, the Hifiman Sundara are difficult to beat. The clarity and separation are exceptional. I also wanted to thank Headphones.com and a YouTuber, Joshua Valour, for there assistance (via YouTube) in providing a relative newcomer with enough information to make a wise decision. Hifiman Sundara and Topping DX3 Pro+ are an excellent combination.
Andrew C.5/5Verified
They sound great but the build quality is lackluster. The strip of leather broke the first day.
Erik S.3/5Verified
This is the best purchase i had till now. Sound is awesome and when combined with one of the IFI Audio Res DAC's it just sounds perfect. AS the saying goes, feels like music to my ears.
Chetan K.5/5Verified
Cable out the box is definitely worth replacing as soon as possible, and the headband kind of sucks. Otherwise these are incredible headphones, and at their price those two things are easy to forgive.
Lucine P.4/5Verified
My first open-back planar headphone and looking great out of the box, I spend every night with it to adapt my ears and try out different kind of music, sounds beautiful and fun especially after I EQ it for sub bass and nicer treble and working with BTR7. I was surprised to find out after research that the cardboard box with foam headstand inside was the lastest revision of revisions so I'm glad that Headphones.com sent the newest one! However, I will keep on cooking with more music to expand its possibilities while keeping close on problems if it have since knowing Hifiman have QC issue, and I hope this is the completely perfect pair that I can use 5 years later since I love the sound so much.
Phat N.5/5Verified
BUILD & AESTHETIC: *9.0* These are a great blend of materials for the price-point. They're just as impressive in person as the pictures. The quality seems good enough to last many years with moderate use.
COMFORT: *7.0* The pads themselves are nice, but the ear-cup pressure is a little high for me. Fortunately, I think they'll loosen up. Although the metal cans look and feel great, their weight causes the headband to apply too much pressure to the top of my head. I own probably two dozen headphones and very few of them bother me. These do. It's my only real gripe.
SOUND: *10.0* After a few hours of skimming my music, I can say these sound fantastic throughout my catalog! I listen to 75% rock (the full spectrum) and then some folk, pop, rap, etc. Honestly, these things feel different, and I mean FEEL different. I think it's the planar magnetic drivers. By chance, all of my other headphones are dynamic drivers. If you haven't purchased planars before, these are an incredible place to start. There's some kind of richness or presence that is more speaker-like. Maybe I'm putting too much into the planar thing, but the bottom line is these are excellent in the lows, mids and highs. To me these aren't very brilliant or detailed headphones, which is less fatiguing and often preferable.
PORTABILITY & DRIVEABILITY: *7.0* Due to the hard materials, size and weight, these aren't the easiest things to ergonomically. These also aren't the easiest things to drive (turn up loud). You're going to NEED an amplifier if you like to listen above a moderate volume. Anything will do as far as I can tell, but you're going to need more than your phone or laptop alone to enjoy your favorite songs at their full intensity.
OVERALL (VALUE): *9.5* The value presented with this stellar sound and quality build is undeniable. Now that I've heard them, the Sundara is a must-buy headphone at this price point. Just keep in mind, these aren't the most comfortable, and you'll need an amplifier.
Kevin H.5/5Verified
My old HE-4xx headband broke and when I was trying to replace the headband the screw threads all got stripped and it was a mess. After looking around folks seem to say Sundara is the bang for buck option as a 'better' HE-4XX and for me I agree, I like the way it sounds and it feels more refined. As it's early days the band feels a bit tight on my head so I'm currently using the book method to stretch it out a bit. It does feel nicer than when my HE-4XX was new.
Patricia S.4/5Verified
*TLDR: I like the headphones.
I have zero audiophile experience, so hopefully I describe in an understandable way my experience with these headphones.
This is my first experience with open-back headphones. Previously, my headphones have consisted of $100 - $200 gaming headphones. I wanted something more appropriate for a home music studio, but that also worked for just listening to music and playing video games. Little did I know that my Google search would take me down a somewhat frustrating rabbit hole of research. Previously, I was barely aware of the term "audiophile". And after much research, the online consensus seemed to be that I would need one headphone for music production (mixing), one headphone for listening to music casually, and one headphone for gaming.
Based on the online research, I was concerned that I shouldn't use my Universal Audio interface for both music production, as well as casual music listening. Much of the online opinions (which I understand are subjective) were, that to get the "best" sound out the headphones I was purchasing, that I would need a Dac/Amp, solid state amp, or tube amp to achieve the highest quality sound from the higher quality headphones. And what about trying to EQ?
For someone like me, where I use my home studio for multiple things, I use one computer for everything (music production, casual music listening, and gaming) because for me, it's more cost efficient to have one powerful computer, instead of two or three computers for three different hobbies.
-My review of the headphones, as a beginner audiophile.
** I am sensitive to harsh higher frequencies, but these headphones were not harsh to my ears.
** Listening through the headphone output on Universal Audio Apollo Thunderbolt 3, and a USB-C 40 gb/s cable. (My computer lists the driver as 32bit, 192000hz. However, the Universal Audio website lists the device as 24bit, 192000hz. Not sure which is correct.
- My subjective opinion: I enjoyed the sound of these headphones, more than the cheaper headphones I own.
- With the Sundara I have listened to many different genres of music, I have used them to play video games, and watch movies.
-Music: *I use Amazon Music HD Ultra. All music produced after the year 1970 that I listened to sounded good, meaning no harsh treble, and I felt engaged and enjoyed the music. Recordings prior to 1970 were mostly pleasant, except for the electric version of Simon and Garfunkles "The Sound of Silence", which I found difficult to listen to because of the harsh treble distortions. However, I put on my cheap dynamic gaming headphones and I noticed that the same treble distortion was present, but wasn't as present, and seemed somewhat muffled. The cheaper headphones hid the treble distortion so that I didn't notice it. So I would say that it is a fault of the recording and not a shortcoming of the headphones.
- Rap: The bass sounded good, and I did A/B testing with my cheaper dynamic gaming headphones, and I still heard all of the same bass frequencies, at least to my newbie ears. However the loudness or presence of the bass from the Sundara was lacking. I felt like I wanted about 15% - 25% more bass level in the mix.
- So I started researching a way to increase bass presence or make the bass louder. There is no out-bound or Channel-Out EQ built into the Universal Audio hardware or software, so I started looking at external eq hardware. Long story short I would need to bypass or just not use the Universal Audio interface for casual music listening, and use the Realtek audio 3.5mm outputs (32bit, 192000hz) on the computer and go into a desktop hardware EQ from Schiit, and then into a solid state or tube amp. Or purchase a Monolith which is an all-in-one as well as USB but I think only supports a max of 96khz digital input. I realize there are other music streaming services which offer EQ, but I am worried they will not have as large of a music selection as Amazon Music. A different streaming service would not allow me to adjust EQ while gaming, which is something I would like to be able to do.
- Music Production: Headphone output from Universal Audio interface. My vocals, orchestral instruments, horns, piano, synth, guitar, and drums sound great in these headphones. I noticed a significant increase in quality of sound from using my cheap gaming headphones. Very enjoyable. The DAW I use is Ableton Live. I was also able to use an EQ plugin with the Daw to increase the bass presence where I wanted it.
- Gaming: Great sound. Hearing things that I didn't notice before. I'd like to increase the bass here as well, but just slightly.
- Overall: The comfort is good, the sound quality is very good, enjoyable to listen to. A very noticeable difference from using $100-$200 gaming headphones. The Sundara felt a little clampy at first, but now on my third day they feel better. I am a taller than average person, and my ears felt a little big for the earpads, even though the earpads look large, they felt a little small, but on day three I am noticing it less. Down the road, an upgrade for me would probably be the Arya Stealth. But first I need to figure out what EQ/DAC/AMP hardware to invest in to solve my EQ issues.
So far, a good experience.
Matthew R.4/5Verified
Great sound they need to break in two days on continuous play I love the sound of them.
Anthony S.5/5Verified
Well. I finally found what I have spent years looking for. I am a little freaked out about how many people have niggling little problems with these headphones.
Yes, they do clamp you pretty tight, but placement security is above reproach. No earcup swivels, no problem. Power hungry, yes they are, who cares?
These. Things. Are. Magnificent!
Way down the road ahead of my Deva Pros. Treble has texture! I can actually feel sub-bass slap my head! For the very first time, in 40 years of throwing money at my hifi kit, I have found real love! Not a comic book story love, but real, actual, I can't sleep, LOVE!
Any downsides? None! And I am telling everybody!
My Schiit stack deserves some credit, to be sure. But I have finally found real, reach-out-and-touch-it love! My Juliet! The whole world just ceases to exist!
I could go on. Really. But I hope everyone understands what I am trying to say. These things make me cry. Every. Single. Day.
Full stop.
Folks, your headphone search for Nirvana ends right here. Affordable too. Absolutely no regrets. I have a pile of really good headphones that may never be touched again. What does that tell you?
Dana S.5/5Verified
Without even waiting for a break in period, these headphones are awesome! The separation of instruments, clarity & imaging just blow away every other pair I own. And in all but imaging & bass, they blow away my home stereo. Highly recommended!
Scott F.5/5Verified
Very clear listening experience. Best to listen in a secluded room and with DAC/amp.
Leonardo S.4/5Verified
Love these headphones. I’ve had them about a week now. They are comfortable, sound great and I’ve had no issues so far. They arrived promptly and well packaged for transport. One box inside another box filled with foam popcorn.
Tim C.5/5Verified
I decided to order these because reviews were of them were very positive, and they seemed like good value. This is true of the sound quality--I am coming from the Sennheiser HD6XX as my baseline. Compared to the 6XX, the Sundara has better bass, better detail retrieval, and a better soundstage. In general the sound quality is a step up from the 6XX. However, I did find that certain tracks sounded a bit shouty. It is the other aspects of the Sundara that I dislike. The main problem is that it feels cheap. The 6XX, despite being mainly plastic, feels robust, and sennheisers have a reputation of lasting a long time, which I am confident the 6XX will live up to. The Sundara, on the other hand, feels immediately somewhat cheap to me. The earcups feel okay, but the adjustment mechanism in the headband feels very poor--difficult to move, not satisfying at all, as though something is being broken as you adjust it. The headband itself feels very cheap, especially the very thin metal strap across the top, which feels as though it would be bent very easily. The whole thing just feels very cheaply made. The cable is also very poor quality. It does its job just fine but I would expect something not bottom-of-the-barrel on a $300 headphone. The earcups do not swivel, instead just having asymmetric pads, which work okay, but lends to the feeling of cheapness. In addition to the build quality, I find the Sundara to be very uncomfortable to wear. The earcups tended to squish my ears, which is immediately uncomfortable. While not a heavy headphone, it still felt heavy to me because of the uncomfortable earcups and the unpadded headband. After wearing the Sundara for a few hours, it felt like a relief to switch back to the 6XX because my ears were immediately more comfortable.
Final thoughts: pretty great sound quality, although sometimes a little sibilant to my ears (I may just prefer less treble), but the problem is that they feel cheap in the hand and on the head, and are quite uncomfortable for me. I would stick with one of Sennheiser's offerings (6XX, 560S) if build quality is something you value, plus these are less expensive anyway. However, if sound quality is your only focus, these are definitely worth the purchase.
Shane G.3/5
Honestly, I wasn't 100% sure what to expect when I purchased these headphones - even after reading and watching countless reviews I didn't really know what I was in store for. These cans stack up pretty well against everything I've got in my arsenal in terms of technicalities (HD600, DT 990 Pro, DT 1770 Pro, Dekoni Blue Fostex, etc) - but where these headphones shine like nothing else I currently have in my collection is in their musicality. They aren't remarkably clinical, they just sound beautiful. The sound scape and tuning complement each other so well. I'm running them through the IFI Zen Dac v2 and I've found that, similar to my HD600, they really come alive with the TrueBass engaged - it gives them that tangible, but not overwhelming, slam that I quite enjoy.
I love gear that can help me fall in love with music newly, and this pair of cans has definitely done that for me.
Forrest C.5/5Verified
The headphones look very solid, good quality and were nicely packaged. Sound quality is excellent. A minor drawback is the sound volume "leaking" to the outside, which seems to be a bit higher than that for the Bose Headphones. It is however acceptable unless you are very close to the person using the headphones. With the design of the headphones this is not a surprise.
Piotr L.5/5Verified
I didn't know how good music could sound until I got the Hifiman Sundara. Of course, as nearly everyone says the cable is terrible. I replaced it and that improved the experience immeasurably.
John H.5/5Verified
There are few things more subjective than human hearing. These are my first Planar Magnetic headphones and I did not know what to expect. At my age I know I likely can't hear anything above 18KHz, however, these sound amazing. I listen to Qobuz with an iFI Hip DAC V2 and the music sounds full, and delicately refined. What do those words mean? While the brain can sometimes fill in the blanks, one can usually tell the difference between music that sounds "mushy" versus music where you can hear each note. I believe that you can become "used to" a specific headset and when you change to something different, you can definitely tell that there is a difference. Assigning "good" or "bad" to that difference can be difficult. Much boils down to personal preference. These headphones stand out as being clearly different and for me, very pleasant. Even at lower volume, the delicacy is still there - every note is present. Bass response is excellent as well. Construction is solid, they are comfortable, but I am not crazy about the cord - a minor issue to be sure.
Kenneth T.5/5Verified
I love these headphones. I doubt I will ever use closed back headphones again (in the house).
Denzel M.5/5Verified
I know these headphones were very popular among audiophiles and reviewers when they cost $500. At $350 they represent a "giant killer" product in my opinion. Wonderful detail, transparency and imaging. They are hard not to love.
Paul B.5/5Verified
Ok, where do I start? I am a “Newbie” to this “Hi-end “ Audio world. I’ve always loved music but never really took the time to research the high end equipment this involves. Well, I decided on a pair of Hifiman Sundara Headphones. These are my first pair of “Planar” type headphones and going by all you ppl on this site (reviews,comments,ect…) I purchased them!. I am in love once again! LOL. Exactly how most described them ? Is how they perform. The lows are not overwhelming, the mids and vocals are not too crisp and precise, the highs? Can get a lil over powering (depending on style of music). But overall? For this great sale price? These are my new favorites! I love my other cans, Focal, Grado and Sennheiser 6xx. But I’m quickly Finding for my late nite lo-Vol. Jazz listening? These are spot on! I can’t thank all the ppl that quickly responded to my questions and some of them were pretty stupid. But everyone has been a great Wealth of information . So if your on the fence about the Hifiman Sundaras give them a try out. The price is great, shipping is very quick. My opinion is that they are a great “bang for your $” again seriously,,, thank you everyone for all the great advise. Stay Safe. Tom C.
Thomas C.5/5Verified
The Hifiman Sundara are my first Planar Headphones. WOW!! I have all close backs, which are much more $$$$. These cans sound Amazing. Highly Recommend. I play them with a IFI amp/dac. In 2022 my best medicine is nature and music.
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Miami
Cynthia C.5/5Verified
Absolutely stunning headphones, and I was genuinely shocked at how easy and fast shopping was. The open back is a lot more open than I've ever had, which gives off a beautiful acoustic sound that I've never quite experienced. Music is incredible, gaming is the best I've ever heard.
Elliot M.5/5Verified
Great headphones, no distortions, and capable of sounding great at low or high volume
Alexander M.5/5Verified
I've been looking for headphones for 3 or 4 months. I'm new to the headphone world so I ended up buying 7 different pairs of headphone. Returning some, deciding to keep some and wait and see if they start to sound better. Nothing did. I'm not new to audio. Now back after a decade away. I've been waiting to hear something that reminded me of my old audiophile days. It happened the other day when I first listened to my Sundaras which I ordered from here. I had a HipDac already. So I've heard what I need to hear and I'm going to try and enjoy these for a while and not start searching right away. I think the Sundaras are great and the Hipdac is great. If you get a chance but their bundle. Headphones. Com was excellent the whole way through. Always communicated, lightning fast ship and friendly. Buy their bundle, you won't be sorry. Hopefully I won't be back for the addition xs to soon
Benjamin D.5/5Verified
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