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HiFiMAN Sundara

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
86 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
31 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Bass is detailed and well textured
  • arguably better build quality than both
  • HE-560 are more detailed and more neutral than the Sundara

Cons

  • sound signature was a bit bright and over exaggerated at the top
  • swifel a weak point in former designs
  • no sub-bass being produced

Key specs

  • 37 Ω
  • , 94 dB
  • 6, 75000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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HiFiMAN Sundara - Pros & Cons

HiFiMAN Sundara

Pros

  • Bass is detailed and well textured
  • arguably better build quality than both
  • HE-560 are more detailed and more neutral than the Sundara
  • Sundara offers excellent value for money
  • are better-built
  • more breathable
  • much better passive soundstage performance and deliver audio more
  • HiFiMan Sundara 2020 are great for neutral sound
  • well-built
  • comfortable
  • and are great for neutral sound

Cons

  • sound signature was a bit bright and over exaggerated at the top
  • swifel a weak point in former designs
  • no sub-bass being produced
  • no sub-bass and the there was something missing in the sound
  • driver diaphragm and insufficient damping
  • Sundara are not as good as the HE-560
  • it just tends to curl up which is not exactly ideal
  • Midrange is heavily recessed compared to the Sundara
  • Treble is much less emphasised
  • Sundara's cable is relatively thick and covered in rubbery plastic
  • traditional planar magnetic designs

HiFiMAN Sundara - Technical Overview

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37 Ω
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372 g
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HiFiMAN Sundara - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight13.12 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
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Power
Battery operatedno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableno
Noise isolatingno
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Sound
Impedance37.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 94
Frequency range6 - 75000
Driver technology
  • Planar magnetic
  • Orthodynamic
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Features
Noise-cancelingno

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