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Refurbished: HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Open Back Hi-Fi Headphones

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$152

$499

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HIFIMAN Store has HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Open Back Headphones (Refurbished) on sale for $169 - $16.90 (10%) off when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF on the checkout page = $152.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member f12_26 for sharing this deal.

Condition:
  • The refurbished products have been thoroughly inspected and are all tested in good working condition but may have parts replaced by the factory (as needed) and cosmetic defects.
  • All refurbished products also come with accessories and are securely packaged. If the original packaging is missing, they will be packaged in a brand-new brown box.
Specs:
  • Driver Type: Planar
  • Design: Over-Ear (Circumaural)
  • Earcup Style: Open-Back
  • Sensitivity: 94 dB
  • Impedance: 37 Ohms
  • Audio Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm Straight
  • Connector to Earpiece: 2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
  • Detachable Cable: Yes

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Details of HIFIMAN's 30-days return policy (here).
  • Additional Information:
    • Compare to our very popular front page deal from January 2025 which earned over 55 thumbs up, at which this headphone & one accessory (valued at ~$20) sold for $169, this offer for the headphone itself is priced $16.90 less without the small accessory.
    • Rated 8.4 for Neutral Sound from RTINGS.com, 9/10 from Headphones.com, 7.9 from Sound Guys.
    • 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 Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Open Back Headphones (Refurbished) on sale for $169 - $16.90 (10%) off when you apply coupon code CLR10POFF on the checkout page = $152.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member f12_26 for sharing this deal.

Condition:
  • The refurbished products have been thoroughly inspected and are all tested in good working condition but may have parts replaced by the factory (as needed) and cosmetic defects.
  • All refurbished products also come with accessories and are securely packaged. If the original packaging is missing, they will be packaged in a brand-new brown box.
Specs:
  • Driver Type: Planar
  • Design: Over-Ear (Circumaural)
  • Earcup Style: Open-Back
  • Sensitivity: 94 dB
  • Impedance: 37 Ohms
  • Audio Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm Straight
  • Connector to Earpiece: 2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
  • Detachable Cable: Yes

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Details of HIFIMAN's 30-days return policy (here).
  • Additional Information:
    • Compare to our very popular front page deal from January 2025 which earned over 55 thumbs up, at which this headphone & one accessory (valued at ~$20) sold for $169, this offer for the headphone itself is priced $16.90 less without the small accessory.
    • Rated 8.4 for Neutral Sound from RTINGS.com, 9/10 from Headphones.com, 7.9 from Sound Guys.
    • 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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ThirstyCruz
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I usually don't criticize any insight... But coming on a headphone deal to say you prefer speakers is bizarre

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May 20, 2025 01:57 AM
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cj0rMay 20, 2025 01:57 AM
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Quote from Gibletz :
As a fellow 6xx owner I was curious also. Imo it appears to be a side grade.

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I asked chatGPT as well for its thoughts if you could get both for the same cost new vs. refurb. It said both were good, might be more detail with hifiman with certain genres, but it'd come down to your tastes and your preferred sound profiles. However, it did also point out that the reliability of the hifiman's will most likely be less than the Sennheiser not to mention the repairability/modding of the Sennheiser is far more supported.
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May 20, 2025 01:57 AM
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nyantaMay 20, 2025 01:57 AM
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Quote from IndigoCaribou938 :
Using these for 3 years now. Worth every cent. Had to replace the headband as it is rather fragile.
Wish more headphones had replaceable headbands/earpads. I'd like to invest in a nice pair but would hate for them to fall apart on me. the few I saw online required some kind of drilling or hole expansion to replace on these.
May 20, 2025 02:05 AM
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plasboMay 20, 2025 02:05 AM
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I'd avoid lowest end planar like these. Too many lemons. Horrible QC.
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May 20, 2025 02:06 AM
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razmanMay 20, 2025 02:06 AM
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Is this good for just watching movies and TV shows like on a plane?
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May 20, 2025 02:21 AM
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gonzoretMay 20, 2025 02:21 AM
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I've heard really good things about these headphones.
May 20, 2025 02:35 AM
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phrodiniMay 20, 2025 02:35 AM
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Quote from ThirstyCruz :
I usually don't criticize any insight... But coming on a headphone deal to say you prefer speakers is bizarre
probably easier to sleep on/with than headphones...maybe takes the cover off and rests on the speaker
May 20, 2025 03:01 AM
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bostonmanMay 20, 2025 03:01 AM
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I own a pair of HE-X4 and really like it (driven by a 32b/384k tube amp). Should I upgrade ?

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May 20, 2025 03:20 AM
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StarmanDXEMay 20, 2025 03:20 AM
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Quote from razman :
Is this good for just watching movies and TV shows like on a plane?
Look up what "open back" headphones are…
May 20, 2025 03:22 AM
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StarmanDXEMay 20, 2025 03:22 AM
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Can these be driven by a receiver? Is the headphone amp crucial?
May 20, 2025 03:32 AM
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Rh1noMay 20, 2025 03:32 AM
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How do these compare against the new Audio Technica ATH-R50X?
May 20, 2025 03:34 AM
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Backhome77May 20, 2025 03:34 AM
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Quote from razman :
Is this good for just watching movies and TV shows like on a plane?
They're bulky and don't come with a travel case because they're built for home use. And they're open back, meaning whoever sits next to you is going to be listening to whatever you are, whether they want to or not. Finally, while they will work fine off phone or tablet jacks, they really need more powerful headphone amps to sound their best.

So, they'll kinda work in a pinch, but if you're spending over $150, why cludge it? Buy the right tool for the right job. Get a pair of closed back headphones or earbuds for travel, and leave the open back "audiophile" grade cans at home.
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May 20, 2025 04:15 AM
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antsam9May 20, 2025 04:15 AM
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Quote from razman :
Is this good for just watching movies and TV shows like on a plane?
Nah, this is for sitting in a plush leather armchair with a smoking jacket and listening to music through a dedicated music only amp while indulging in the experience of feeling the artist's intent through the music production and not just the music.

It's also sound leaky so the person next to you will get an earful and the plane noises will drown in .

Suggest something noise cancelling like the Sony XM 3 or 4
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May 20, 2025 04:42 AM
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thermostatMay 20, 2025 04:42 AM
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$50 cheaper than when i purchased a year and a half ago
May 20, 2025 04:43 AM
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NoCheapJunk4MeMay 20, 2025 04:43 AM
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Tariff fees?
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AmusedCrib2087May 20, 2025 05:53 AM
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The build quality fell apart after two years, really saddening for the price

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