Hifiman Sundara Premium Open Back Headphones For Audiophile Music & Detailed Sound

Chi-Fi Excellence

Balanced Sound Signature

1 Year ofWarranty

Ideal forAudiophiles

MetalBuild

Open-BackDesign

Planar MagneticDrivers

NeedsAmplification

Replaceable Cables

The Sundara has seen several changes over the years. But the latest version of the Sundara is perhaps the best. You need a serious amplifier to drive this planar magnetic headphone but paired properly, these are a fantastic headphone for any audiophile.

RAGHAV SOMANI
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About Raghav Somani
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you’ll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

DESCRIPTION

SUSHEEL. SATEEK. SUNDARA.

Sundara has planar magnetic drivers that give you great sound. The diaphragm of this unit is 80% slimmer than the HE400 series. This gives you audio that traverses across a frequency range of 6Hz and 75KHz. Experience your music with every detail come alive.

SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE IT SAYS ON THE BOX: SUNDARA

Just like its name means ?beautiful?. Sundara?s lovely fashion-forward looks in no way compromise on build quality. 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 aluminium headband is lightweight but durable. The adjustable headband and earpads are made of synthetic leather and offer comfort of the highest order.

LOOKS AS GOOD AS IT SOUNDS

Just like its sound, HiFiMAN?s Sundara looks gorgeous too. Just leave them on a table and the matte black finish, as well as the earcup grills, are sure to grab eyeballs.

HIGHLY OPTIMIZED DRIVERS AND 3.5MM PLUG FOR MOBILITY

Be it your smartphone, laptop or even DAP, the Sundara can connect to just about any device. This is all thanks to the 3.5mm plug. HiFiMAN has not left any stone unturned to create this headphone and this includes that extra tinge of durability to make it last for long.

SPECS

SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVER TYPE
Planar Magnetic

IMPEDANCE
37 ohms

SENSITIVITY
94dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
6Hz – 75kHz

CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY

WIRED CONNECTIVITY
3.5mm

MICROPHONE
No

COMPATIBILITY
Universal

DESIGN & BUILD

WEARING STYLE
Over-ear

WEIGHT
372g

GRILL
Open-Back

CABLE TYPE
1.5m x OFC copper crystal cable

IN THE BOX

BOX CONTENTS

1. HiFiMAN Sundara headphone

2. 1.5m headphone cable (3.5mm plug)

3. Pair of ear pads (mounted on headphone)

4. Owner?s Guide

COMPARISONS

HiFiMAN – Sundara (2021)
? 26,990/-? 29,999SEE MORE

HiFiMAN – Ananda
? 67,999/-? 74,999SEE MORE

HiFiMAN – Arya
? 1,19,999/-SEE MORE

HiFiMAN – HE1000se
? 2,64,999/-? 2,79,999SEE MORE

Sound Signature

Frequency Response
6Hz – 75kHz
8Hz ? 55kHz
8Hz ? 65kHz
8Hz ? 65kHz

Driver Type
Planar Magnetic
Planar Magnetic
Planar Magnetic
Planar Magnetic

Connector Type
3.5mm
3.5mm
3.5mm
6.35mm, 3.5mm & 4.4mm

Detachable Cables

Impedance
37?
25?
35?
35?

In The Box
HiFiMAN – Sundara Headphone1.5m Headphone Cable (3.5mm Plug)Pair Of Ear Pads (Mounted On Headphone)Owner?s Guide.
HiFiMAN – Ananda Over-Ear Headphones2.5mm Y Cable With 3.5mm Connector2.5mm Y Cable With 6.35mm (??) ConnectorWarranty Card And Guide
HiFiMAN Arya Headphones 1.5mm Headphone Cable (6.35mm)Pair Of Ear Pads(Mounted On Headphone)Owners Guide
HiFiMAN – HE1000se Over-Ear Headphones3.5mm Cable Plus Adapter?? (6.35mm) Cable4.4mm Balanced Jack.

Experts Verdict

“Overall Sundara offer better detail and technical ability: soundstage is larger, imaging is more accurate. They offer a comfortable listening experience in terms of comfort, also in terms of sound.”Soundphile Review

“The Ananda is great and looking purely at sound quality. The Ananda is very easy to like and I?m sure most of you will love its smooth delivery, musical mids and engaging bass.”Headfonia

“The soundstage of the HiFiMAN – Arya is unleashed now, it feels borderless. The Ananda has very good spacing and defines space pretty accurate. Still a rare feat in its class.”Head-Fi

“The SE has the excellent speed, attack, clarity and extension of the V2 mixed up with the more impactful bass, smoother presentation and musical character of the V1.”Headfonia

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FAQs

How to claim warranty for HiFiMAN Sundara?

All HiFiMAN products come with 1 year of warranty. To claim warranty read more on HiFiMAN warranty here.

How does the HiFiMAN Sundara sound?

The HiFiMAN Sundara comes with a Balanced sound signature focusing more on the mids with deep bass. Also, with the open back design the sound stage in the Sundara is wider and has great sound separation.

Does the HiFiMAN Sundara require an amp?

Although your smartphone and laptop will be able to drive it, an amplifier would certainly bring out the true potential of the HiFiMAN – Sundara. Read more about amplification and why it’s important here.

Does the HiFiMAN Sundara come with detachable cables?

Yes, the cables are indeed detachable. Making for easy storage and convenient for whenever you want to replace or upgrade cables.

Can I use the HiFiMAN Sundara for long listening sessions?

The Sundara comes with extra soft earpads and it?s over-ear design makes them comfortable to wear for long hours.

Does the HiFiMAN Sundara comes with a mic?

No, the HiFiMAN Sundara does not come with a microphone.

What is the impedance on the HiFiMAN Sundara?

The HiFiMAN Sundara comes with an impedance of 37?.

What do ?Impedance? and ?Ohms? mean?

Impedance is the so-called alternating-current resistance that headphones have under specific standard conditions. On devices with low output impedance, headphones are the louder, the lower their impedance is. In principle, we recommend that you choose headphones with low impedance for use on devices that are operated by battery/rechargeable battery (i.e. most portable devices such as smartphones, tablet computers but also notebooks). You can distinguish between high and low impedance. Usually, the gradations 18 ?, 32 ?, and 80 ? are used in the low range. In the high range, 250 ? are common. If you want to get the most out of your system (and it has the power to do so), choose a model with 600 ?.

WARRANTY & MEDIA REVIEWS

1 Year Warranty
Don’t sweat it, this HiFiMAN Sundara comes with a 1 year warranty from HiFiMAN that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about HiFiMAN’s warranty in India.

“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.”
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“Overall Sundara offer better detail and technical ability: soundstage is larger, imaging is more accurate. They offer a comfortable listening experience in terms of comfort, also in terms of sound.”
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“The Hifiman Sundara have one of the best audio reproduction that we’ve measured so far. They have a well-balanced mid-range that isn’t too forward sounding with instruments and vocals.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“I found the Sundara to be a physically solid product offering at this price point. The look nicely stylish; build quality and materials are quite good; comfort is quite good; accessories are sparse.”
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“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.”
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