HiFiMAN - Sundara

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.

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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

SPECS

COMPARISONS

	HiFiMAN - Sundara (2021) ₹ 26,990/-₹ 29,999 SEE MORE	HiFiMAN - Ananda ₹ 67,999/-₹ 74,999 SEE MORE	HiFiMAN - Arya ₹ 1,19,999/- SEE MORE	HiFiMAN - HE1000se ₹ 2,64,999/-₹ 2,79,999 SEE 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	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 (¼”) 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 ¼” (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
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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 37Ω.

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 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

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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