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Mar 26, 2024 3:45 AM

HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Wired Headphones (Open-box)

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HIFIMAN Store has HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones (Open-box, Beechwood) on sale for $119. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Per store site, those products are tested and in good condition but do not meet HIFIMAN's standard as "new". Open-box products also come with HIFIMAN's standard 1-year warranty as brand new products and if you are not satisfied with the product for any reason, you can return the item in 30 days.
Thanks to Staff Member f12_26 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
  • HIFIMAN's NEO "supernano" Diaphragm (NsD)
  • The Natural Beauty of Elegant Beechwood Ear Cups
  • Classic Ergonomic Headband for Maximum Comfort
  • Mainstream Cable Connection / Detachable Cable
  • Frequency Response: 6Hz-50kHz
  • Impedance: 20Ω
  • Sensitivity: 98dB
  • Weight: 432g

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Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Refer to HIFIMAN Store Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • By purchasing open-box, you would pay $30 less (20% savings) over the price of a brand new product of this same model which currently sells for $149.
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 155 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by f12_26 | Staff
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HIFIMAN Store has HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones (Open-box, Beechwood) on sale for $119. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Per store site, those products are tested and in good condition but do not meet HIFIMAN's standard as "new". Open-box products also come with HIFIMAN's standard 1-year warranty as brand new products and if you are not satisfied with the product for any reason, you can return the item in 30 days.
Thanks to Staff Member f12_26 for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet
  • HIFIMAN's NEO "supernano" Diaphragm (NsD)
  • The Natural Beauty of Elegant Beechwood Ear Cups
  • Classic Ergonomic Headband for Maximum Comfort
  • Mainstream Cable Connection / Detachable Cable
  • Frequency Response: 6Hz-50kHz
  • Impedance: 20Ω
  • Sensitivity: 98dB
  • Weight: 432g

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Refer to HIFIMAN Store Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • By purchasing open-box, you would pay $30 less (20% savings) over the price of a brand new product of this same model which currently sells for $149.
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 155 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by f12_26 | Staff

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Mar 26, 2024 4:55 PM
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CrimsonFeather4345Mar 26, 2024 4:55 PM
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TU! The open-back Sundara is legendary, but these closed-backs are also very good and provide more sound isolation, which I need (noisy neighborhood). I would buy at this price if I didn't have the Drop + HIFIMAN HE-R7DX Closed-Back Headphones that are similar (currently on sale for $80 and sound fantastic!).
https://drop.com/buy/drop-hifiman...headphones
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Mar 26, 2024 5:34 PM
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DursmanRIMar 26, 2024 5:34 PM
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Thx. Worth a try. Free ship, no tax either.
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Mar 26, 2024 10:57 PM
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Mar 26, 2024 11:10 PM
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beegeepeeMar 26, 2024 11:10 PM
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How do these compare to beyerdynamic dt770s?
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Mar 26, 2024 11:21 PM
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SelmanMar 26, 2024 11:21 PM
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Quote from beegeepee View quoted comment :
How do these compare to beyerdynamic dt770s?
The DT770s are pretty widely acclaimed, but some people don't like them. The closed-back Sundaras are pretty widely panned, but some people like them. It seems the biggest flaw was calling them Sundaras as people may have gotten too lofty of expectations off of that.

Personal tastes are subjective, but that's the general consensus I saw from reading a few dozen reviews of the closed back Sundaras, and having listened to DT770s. I already bought a HiFiman 400se from them for $59 sale over Black Friday, so I'm passing for now, but it's tempting.
Last edited by Selman March 27, 2024 at 02:26 PM.
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Mar 26, 2024 11:24 PM
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JubeiMar 26, 2024 11:24 PM
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Planars for this price are kindof nuts. Never thought I'd see the day
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Mar 26, 2024 11:27 PM
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automatedMar 26, 2024 11:27 PM
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Hmmm tempting to grab these for my new office setup, do they need an amp?
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Mar 26, 2024 11:36 PM
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lovedeals80Mar 26, 2024 11:36 PM
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For those interested, they are $149 new on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/btnlghL
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Mar 26, 2024 11:54 PM
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cha0ss0ldierMar 26, 2024 11:54 PM
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Quote from Jubei View quoted comment :
Planars for this price are kindof nuts. Never thought I'd see the day
The he400se and the massdrop version has been $100 or less for ages now. Planars in this price range aren't really anything new.
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Mar 26, 2024 11:57 PM
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increaseMar 26, 2024 11:57 PM
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For $30 more one could acquire it within its original box at amazon
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Mar 27, 2024 12:06 AM
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euuser20351860Mar 27, 2024 12:06 AM
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Quote from CrimsonFeather4345 View quoted comment :
TU! The open-back Sundara is legendary, but these closed-backs are also very good and provide more sound isolation, which I need (noisy neighborhood). I would buy at this price if I didn't have the Drop + HIFIMAN HE-R7DX Closed-Back Headphones that are similar (currently on sale for $80 and sound fantastic!).
https://drop.com/buy/drop-hifiman...headphones [drop.com]
The HE-R7DX are not planar magnetic.
Mar 27, 2024 12:32 AM
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justinmtMar 27, 2024 12:32 AM
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Unless you've got a stable of headphones and are just looking for something different, pass on these. The sound is "different" and not ideal for someone looking for a single pair.
Mar 27, 2024 12:55 AM
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babygdavMar 27, 2024 12:55 AM
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Quote from beegeepee View quoted comment :
How do these compare to beyerdynamic dt770s?
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/...65/reviews

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/...83/reviews

https://www.rtings.com/headphones...dt-770-pro

Frequency response plot alone shows the deal is designed to be exciting with boosted bass etc whereas the 770 is designed to be neutral.

So depends on how much EQ and tweaking you do and whether you prefer neutral as intended or subjectively boosted.
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Mar 27, 2024 12:55 AM
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abillmannMar 27, 2024 12:55 AM
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These are pretty nice 'phones, but once I heard someone say "They look like you're listening to hamburger buns." Now I can't unsee it.
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Mar 27, 2024 12:56 AM
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BeamCheeseMar 27, 2024 12:56 AM
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Quote from vjimmy View quoted comment :
Kids still prefer airpods or beats...."kids".....
Actually a lot of kids are going wired now for a "retro" look. They completely ignore the real reason why they should do wired which is the fact that wired headphones just sound better than Bluetooth.
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