Name: HiFiMAN - Sundara
SKU: 316466

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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

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.

DESCRIPTION

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.

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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.

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.

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

First Row

SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVER TYPE	Planar Magnetic
IMPEDANCE	37 ohms
SENSITIVITY	94dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	6Hz - 75kHz

CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY

WIRED CONNECTIVITY	3.5mm
MICROPHONE	No
COMPATIBILITY	Universal

Second Row

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/- 29,999	HiFiMAN - Ananda 67,999/- 74,999	HiFiMAN - Arya 1,19,999/-	HiFiMAN - HE1000se 2,64,999/- 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

: All HiFiMAN products come wth 1 year of warranty. To claim warranty read more on here.
: 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.
: 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.
: Yes, the cables are indeed detachable. Making for easy storage and convenient for whenever you want to replace or upgrade cables.
: The Sundara comes with extra soft earpads and it’s over-ear design makes them comfortable to wear for long hours.
: No, the HiFiMAN Sundara does not come with a microphone.
: The HiFiMAN Sundara comes with an impedance of 37Ω.
: 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 Ω, 32 Ω, and 80 Ω are used in the low range. In the high range, 250 Ω 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 Ω.

WARRANTY & MEDIA REVIEWS

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.'