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frontpage Posted by f12_26 | Staff • 3d ago
frontpage Posted by f12_26 | Staff • 3d ago

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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I usually don't criticize any insight... But coming on a headphone deal to say you prefer speakers is bizarre

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3d ago
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balloonshark
3d ago
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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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sonicjet
3d ago
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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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if i didnt have the xs id cop
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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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How do these compare to LCD-X
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IndigoCaribou938
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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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rcaguy5
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If you see people say a phone can power them, don't believe them.
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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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Gibletz
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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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Chahsewbow
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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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branchedout
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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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YingTK
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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.
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Paypal only unfortunately

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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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