Chi-Fi
Excellence
Balanced Sound
Signature
1 Year of
Warranty
Ideal for
Audiophiles
Metal
Build
Open-Back
Design
Planar Magnetic
Drivers
Needs
Amplification
Replaceable
Cables
RAGHAV SOMANI
Headphone GuruDESCRIPTION
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
DRIVER TYPE | Planar Magnetic |
IMPEDANCE | 37 ohms |
SENSITIVITY | 94dB |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 6Hz - 75kHz |
WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5mm |
MICROPHONE | No |
COMPATIBILITY | Universal |
WEARING STYLE | Over-ear |
WEIGHT | 372g |
GRILL | Open-Back |
CABLE TYPE | 1.5m x OFC copper crystal cable |
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/- 29,999 | HiFiMAN - Ananda67,999/- 74,999 | HiFiMAN - Arya1,19,999/- | HiFiMAN - HE1000se2,64,999/- 2,79,999 | |
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 | 37Ω | 25Ω | 35Ω | 35Ω |
In The Box | HiFiMAN - Sundara Headphone 1.5m Headphone Cable (3.5mm Plug) Pair Of Ear Pads (Mounted On Headphone) Owner’s Guide. | HiFiMAN - Ananda Over-Ear Headphones 2.5mm Y Cable With 3.5mm Connector 2.5mm Y Cable With 6.35mm (”) Connector Warranty 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 Headphones 3.5mm Cable Plus Adapter ” (6.35mm) Cable 4.4mm 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 |
FAQs
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.
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'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.'
'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.'
'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.'
'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 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.'
'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.'
'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.'
'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.'