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frontpagef12_26 | Staff posted May 19, 2025 7:43 PM

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

$152

$499

69% off
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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.

Original Post

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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May 19, 2025 8:03 PM
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balloonsharkMay 19, 2025 8:03 PM
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Great price for a nice set of headphones. You will need a dac/amp to power them.
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May 19, 2025 8:59 PM
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sonicjetMay 19, 2025 8:59 PM
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This is by far the best price I have ever seen on these. I use mine daily and am currently wearing them. They will show you things you didn't realize were in the track. And yes, you will need an amp to drive these. Not due to their resistance but due to the power needed to be loud in general.
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May 19, 2025 9:31 PM
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phrodiniMay 19, 2025 9:31 PM
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if i didnt have the xs id cop
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May 19, 2025 11:32 PM
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arooniMay 19, 2025 11:32 PM
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Quote from sonicjet :
This is by far the best price I have ever seen on these. I use mine daily and am currently wearing them. They will show you things you didn't realize were in the track. And yes, you will need an amp to drive these. Not due to their resistance but due to the power needed to be loud in general.
How do these compare to the HD6xx i love
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May 20, 2025 12:10 AM
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RockHardRockCrawlerMay 20, 2025 12:10 AM
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How do these compare to LCD-X
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May 20, 2025 12:21 AM
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May 20, 2025 12:26 AM
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IndigoCaribou938May 20, 2025 12:26 AM
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Using these for 3 years now. Worth every cent. Had to replace the headband as it is rather fragile.
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May 20, 2025 12:34 AM
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rcaguy5May 20, 2025 12:34 AM
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If you see people say a phone can power them, don't believe them.
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May 20, 2025 12:45 AM
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May 20, 2025 12:45 AM
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Quote from TalentedLlama2331 :
just thought of buying built in dac amp stereo speaker like aura onta 4 don't remember the name. I prefer speakers than headphones for comfort.
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 12:46 AM
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GibletzMay 20, 2025 12:46 AM
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Quote from arooni :
How do these compare to the HD6xx i love
As a fellow 6xx owner I was curious also. Imo it appears to be a side grade.

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May 20, 2025 12:53 AM
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Cha.Siu.BaoMay 20, 2025 12:53 AM
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Bought this last time and it's a very fun pair of headphones. I wanted something with a wide soundstage like my Sennheiser 598 but tighter/cleaner. It's def worth it at this price! I power it with the Qudelix-5k bluetooth dac/amp and it's adequate
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May 20, 2025 1:15 AM
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branchedoutMay 20, 2025 1:15 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
I prefer to read my music for speed's sake versus headphones.

(that being said I've been looking at these for a while and I really don't need them at all in any way whatsoever but... $150 man....)
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May 20, 2025 1:35 AM
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YingTKMay 20, 2025 1:35 AM
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This is such a good deal on high quality headphones. Much better than the 598 that got me into open back headphones. Lots of details without being bright, so they work well without revealing less than optimal sources. They sound very nice when properly powered by a headphone amp. Currently listening to mine as I type this comment.
May 20, 2025 1:35 AM
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etielMay 20, 2025 1:35 AM
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Paypal only unfortunately

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May 20, 2025 1:42 AM
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BrainDocMay 20, 2025 1:42 AM
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Quote from rcaguy5 :
If you see people say a phone can power them, don't believe them.
It depends on how loud you want the music. You can technically drive them from just about any phone. You will likely lose detail in the music and volume, but they are usable in quiet settings without a separate amp.
I'm not saying people should run them without an amp, just that it is possible to.

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