HiFiMAN Sundara Headphones

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However, the cup design is way different in that the cup itself instead of being made of metal is made from Beechwood with an almost Luminarc yellow tint plus the back is completely closed off with no apparent visible vents. On orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary, they deliver rich but subtle bass.

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On the second version, you could see a stamped ROHS logo under the steel spring which was not there on the first version so I’m guessing that’s a way of telling which one you have. Many more affordable planar magnetic headphones don’t sound as good, or they’re much heavier than this set. Although more expensive to make, planar magnetic headphones offer a number of advantages over conventional dynamic ones. Above all else, the midbass in those frequencies excels in note clarity and distinction just don’t expect any low-end rumble. Vocals, Cymbals, snares and guitars continue to rein in their domain without any serious trespassing issues.In addition, comparison of measurements between different people performing it using different configurations requires fair bit of skill. 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. Of course, cloth pads of any kind mean you may want to keep some fabric-safe cleaner around to handle sweat, skin oils, and other gunk—eventually you’ll be wallowing in all of that without it.

HIFIMAN Sundara Review — Headfonics

The Sundara is reputed to have a build that easily crushes previous budget Hifiman ‘phones, especially including those the Sundara replaces (the HE-400 series). The HIFIMAN Sundara Closed Back stand is made of a dense foam that is fairly sturdy and it has a polymer flat sheet at the bottom that keeps the stand, well, standing.

Above that 50Hz point, the Sundara Closed Back bass response and the transition into the midrange is ruler flat until you reach 2kHz where you’ll run into a peak.

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But if anyone tells you that the Sundara simply demands amplification, especially costing thousands of dollars, run fast and never look back. However, if you’re looking at the Sundara in the first place, you’ve probably already accounted for these things. When not listening to Mahler and Coltrane, Jesús is busy reviewing for Audiophilia and posting on his Twitter account Mahlerite.

Sometimes they sounded flat (Bose), or they were too bright (Sennheiser) orI constantly got sound distortion(Sony).

HiFiMan Sundara - Review 2023 - PCMag UK

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.

It is a brand new headband system which in my eyes is much simpler in functionality and also a lot sturdier than the old HE series headbands. It’s not only a balanced signature on all frequency ranges but also dynamic enough to sound good with close to any genre. What befuddled me was the notable soundstage that was not only wide, but also with accurate imaging for when instruments started appearing in different zones of the song. Prepare to be amazed by the Sundara's ability to capture subtle details, delivering a holographic and airy sound while maintaining coherence and cohesiveness.