HiFiMAN - Sundara
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Why HiFiMAN is Special
Designed in China
Established & Reputed
Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!
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Specialist
A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!
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Born in 2005
Why we love this Headphone
Value for Money
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Ideal for Beginners
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Upgradeable Cable
Not happy with your current cable? Swap it out!
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Built like a Tank
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Why it Sounds Amazing
Planar Magnetic Driver
Cutting edge driver tech for an immersive music listening experience.
The headphone or gear houses planar magnetic driver, utilising a thin, lightweight diaphragm with a planar magnetic field to produce incredibly detailed and accurate sound.
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Crisp Vocals & Instruments
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Perfect to Analyse Music
Delve deeper into the Bassline, Riffs and Harmonies.
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Needs Amplification
I need more power to thrive.
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Hi-Fi Sound with Neo "Supernano" Diaphragm and Planar Magnetic Drivers
Leather Strap
Sundara is pretty comfortable; The headband has a leather adjustment strap underneath for pressure displacement and comfort.
Focus A" Pads
The "Focus A" pads feel luxuriously soft; the clamp strength feels just right for the headphones to stay in place without squeezing your head.
3.5mm Socket
HiFiMAN has spared no expense in designing the "Sundara," which features 3.5mm TRS female connections on each earcup for customising and swapping cables.
Crystalline Copper Cable
High-grade crystalline copper cable with TRS 3.5mm jack on one end and 3.5mm headphone connections on the other. Upgrade for balanced cable and improved audio range.
Frequently bought together
All You Need To Know About The HIFiMAN Sundara
2. 1.5m Headphone Cable (3.5mm Plug)
3. Pair Of Ear Pads (Mounted On Headphone)
4. Owner’s Guide
Other Details
| Generic Name | Headphone |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Importer Details | Importers Name: Hifiman Electronics India Pvt. Ltd Address: No: 229, Ground Floor, 18th Main, 5th Cross,6th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560076 Contact No: 080-48534996 |
| Dimensions | 27.94 x 17.27 x 30.73 CM |
| Net Quantity | 1 |
| Manufacturer Details | Name: Kun Shan Corporation Address: No.88, Xueyuan Rd. Kun shan city, Jianjhu, 215300, P.R. China |
| Package Contents | HiFiMANSundara Headphone 1.5m Headphone Cable (3.5mm Plug) Pair Of Ear Pads (Mounted On Headphone) Owner’s Guide |
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The Sundara has seen several changes over the years. But the latest version of the Sundara is perhaps the best. You will need a powerful amplifier to drive this planar magnetic headphone, and when paired correctly, these are fantastic headphones for any audiophile.
If you’re looking for this type of sound, then you can’t go wrong with the Sundara. For the price it is going very impressive on a technical level and the build quality also is as good as it gets.
I am definitely pleased with the Sundara sounds. The treble, in particular, is done right. It is never harsh or overly peaky with excellent articulation and more than adequate levels of headroom.
These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers. An entry-level set of planar magnetic headphones with a not-so-entry-level performance.
The Hifiman Sundara does lovely things for a headphone of its price, and I think it’s something any audiophile should check out. It is reputed to be a relatively stylish headphone.
If you favour a more reference tuning you will enjoy the Sundara a lot, they have excellent resolution and detail all wrapped up in a relatively refined and smooth presentation.
The Sundara provides a natural, tonally excellent presentation and one of the most accurate midrange timbres in its price range. Buyers would do well to choose the Sundara.
Flat: Designed for studio professionals for critical reference monitoring.
Balanced: A neutral sound that doesn't emphasise on one frequency.
Balanced: A neutral sound that doesn't emphasise on one frequency.
Planar Magnetic Drivers
Planar Magnetic Drivers
Planar Magnetic Drivers
Open-Back
Closed-Back
Open-Back
37 Ohms
20 Ohms
18 Ohms
The Sundara has seen several changes over the years. But the latest version of the Sundara is perhaps the best. You will need a powerful amplifier to drive this planar magnetic headphone, and when paired correctly, these are fantastic headphones for any audiophile.
A recent review I read compared the Edition XS to the Arya, which is several times the price and said it came pretty close. I have to say, that it's not an exaggeration. They are such a big step up from the Sundara, that I think it's easy to understand why. I think the XS is my favourite Hifiman from their entire lineup.
HiFiMAN - Sundara Headphone, 1.5m Headphone Cable (3.5mm Plug), Pair Of Ear Pads (Mounted On Headphone), Owner’s Guide
HiFiMAN SUNDARA Closed-Back Headphone, Dual-Side 3.5mm Plug Headphone Cable (1.5m) X 13. 6.35mm Adapter X 14. Ear Pads (Installed On The Headset) X 1 Pair
HiFiMAN Edition XS, Detachable audio cable, 1/8″ – 1/4″ adapter, User Manual
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This product is rated 4.4 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 10 reviews.
Customer Reviews
“I am not an audiophile or an audio-whatever”. Having said that, you have been warned to take my layman review with a grain of salt/ sugar/ aspartame or whatever that suits your weight loss plan. With that out of the way and without wasting any more time in the foreplay of fondling with the build quality, comfort et Cetera. I’ll dive in directly into the thick of thing—the sound.
Here go,
To my ears, hifiman Sundara sounded good right out of the box although with a touch of restrain and sound being just a tad bassy for my taste, they got me good right from the start. But something about the headband, it felt like the ear cups on either side are trying to cave into my skull.
It’s been a month now listening to Sundara
and I am convinced to the bone that Sundara are the headphone I been looking for. The sound is clean, very well separated and appears to be just pleasantly flowing out of the ear cups while sundara barely seem to be making an effort in making that sound so good. Although I still find the bass on sundara, to be a shade more for my taste but that doesn’t come in my way of enjoying the music anyhow. Also the handband seems less hostile and seem to hate me little less now.
I must say Sundara do sound adequately loud when I drive them from my iPhone but as many have noted, they do scale a lot better with a good amp. In my case I use FIIO Q5, at low gain with volume dial resting at 1’ o clock; which is my preferred spot when I am listening to sundara. I rarely have to dial the volume past 2’o clock unless I am listening to full dynamic range recording like Bolt Thrower’s 1989 album ’Realm of Choas’.
I am not exactly a ‘high volume junkie’ but
if I’ve to pretend being one for a while and crank the volume all the way up to 80% or more so on my Q5. Sundara still sounds very coherent without busting a single seam at any frequency range. Vocals, Cymbals, snares and guitars continue to rein in their domain without any serious trespassing issues. In fact, I really enjoyed listening to Sundara at the volume I wouldn't have dared to listen if it was my rather misbehaving but beloved —M50x.
My only gripe against Hifiman Sundara, is the cable. While there’s nothing bad with the quality of cable; it’s just that annoying quality of the cable to hold shape. It refuses to be straight or lie flat on the table. They can rightfully be called—The memory cable.
Finally, I would want to thank my headphone Guru, Salim Lakdawala for showing me the light...errr Sound.
when i received this headphone and heard first time, i was not that impressed. But after burning @ 50 hrs, listening experience is drastically changed and it is out of world. I am very much thankful to Raghav and headphone-zone team for introducing this masterpiece in India. You guys are doing wonderful job. Thanks again.
It all started when I got bored for using my 8 years old Beats Solo HD on xbox and was not interested in using the Sony 1000XM3 while playing games. I was searching for gaming headphones and reading about them and then read few articles on how Philips SHP9500 + V Moda boom pro is the best gaming combination. They said since Philips SHP9500 is an open back so the sound staging is better plus I thought I could hear my wife calling me. So open backs, huh! Started looking for the Philips one but couldn't find one in India which is selling at correct price.
My next choice was Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro with Schiit stack (all based on readings/videos - no experience with openbacks yet). Meanwhile I started switched off the equalizer on my Sony 1000XM3 and started enjoying it. While I was discussing the headphone with my audiophile friend Kashyap (also known as KCM) and Addy, they told me about Hifiman Sundara. The price was double my budget but they said it is a different technology. Planars, here I come.
I discussed further with Salim from hpz, and he asked me what kind of music i listen, I told him almost everything and he suggested Sundara and Audeze LCD 2. I watched more reviews and my bank account and finalized Sundara and was waiting for it to be restocked. Meanwhile, I had some points at work which could be converted to Amazon vouchers. I checked that hpz accepts amazon pay as one of the payment method and we were sorted.
One fine day I got an email that headphones were in stock, I ordered instantly and they were delivered after 2 days. I also ordered ifi hip dac and that too arrived. Time to test the new headphones. I was excited.
I connected it to my computer and played a flac file. It sounded very shrill and sharp. I could see all my new headphone dreams flushing away but then I got reminded of the burn thing. Not sure if it true or not but started using the headphone and within 2-3 days I noticed that the sound is more clear and smooth now. I don't know if burning is a placebo or Stockholm Syndrome, but I started loving the sound. I experienced what a sound stage is, how bass sounds great without being over bassy. Everything sounded better and open (did we say this IS an open back). I could converse to my wife while listening to music and it was a different experience.
I am playing most of the songs from Tidal (Turkey one - cause its cheaper) and everyday I am discovering a new sound in songs that I have been listening since last 10-15 years. I am not an audiophile and probably will not ever become one, but I know my music and enjoy it. These planars enrich the experience of enjoying music.
PS:- Now I am looking for a case for this one, along with the headset and mic combo i talked about above.
PPS:- Register with Hifiman to get an extra 3 months of warranty.
I had worked my up from the Grado SR80E to the Sennheiser 599 SE then to the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro and finally the Audio Technica ATH R70x. Each stop along the way had been an enriching experience - with each headphone bringing its own distinct sound. With the ATH R70X I had felt that I had reached the pinnacle as I was not sure if there could be anything better. But I wanted to try a planar. The Sundara had rave reviews across considerable time from all reviewers - so that was the obvious choice. And it turned out to be even better. The separation is even better than the R70X; the sound is faster. And I've not even played the headphones for the duration recommended by HiFiMan for burn-in. So I'm pretty much certain that this will be my last headphone purchase in quite some time if not forever. An electrostatic one? Maybe - but definitely don't see myself feeling the urge anytime soon
Thank you for sharing your review with us.
I have bought hifiman sundara from headphone zone. After warranty period(1year 2month)
it left side driver stoped working.
When I reached Bangalore service centre
They are refusing to service the headphone insted they are insisting to buy new one with discounted price
So please think twice before buying!!
If you are redy to buy new Sundara every year then go ahead. Sound quality is very good 😊