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HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Planar Magnetic HiFi Wired Headphones (Black)

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HIFIMAN Local Store via AliExpress has HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic HiFi Stereo Wired Headphones (Black) for $124.04 - $17 w/ promo code USWB17​ at checkout = $107.04. Shipping is free.

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Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

About this item:
  • Featuring Newly Developed Diaphragm that is 80% Thinner than the HE400 Series Resulting in a Wider Frequency Response, Faster and More Detailed
  • With the weight spreading strap for outstanding comfort but with a more fashion conscious look with its sleek and sumptuous matte black finish.
  • With its all metal headband the SUNDARA is built to take the rigours of urban street life. The SUNDARA is as tough as it is beautiful.
  • New 3.5mm Headphone connector for enhanced durability
  • The slimline SuperMini is the perfect on the partner for the SUNDARA. The SuperMini with its abundance of audio power output and the SUNDARA's grace and poise makes them the velvet glove over a marble fist.

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $71.96 less (40% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.9/5 from 380+ AliExpress customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of AliExpress' return policy (here)

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HIFIMAN Local Store via AliExpress has HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Full-Size Planar Magnetic HiFi Stereo Wired Headphones (Black) for $124.04 - $17 w/ promo code USWB17​ at checkout = $107.04. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member DealzRGood4U for finding this deal.

Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

About this item:
  • Featuring Newly Developed Diaphragm that is 80% Thinner than the HE400 Series Resulting in a Wider Frequency Response, Faster and More Detailed
  • With the weight spreading strap for outstanding comfort but with a more fashion conscious look with its sleek and sumptuous matte black finish.
  • With its all metal headband the SUNDARA is built to take the rigours of urban street life. The SUNDARA is as tough as it is beautiful.
  • New 3.5mm Headphone connector for enhanced durability
  • The slimline SuperMini is the perfect on the partner for the SUNDARA. The SuperMini with its abundance of audio power output and the SUNDARA's grace and poise makes them the velvet glove over a marble fist.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $71.96 less (40% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.9/5 from 380+ AliExpress customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of AliExpress' return policy (here)

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The Sundara is a bright, very neutral open back planar that stands out for detail, imaging, and bass extension once it is properly powered and EQed. At this price it is widely framed as a strong value, especially compared with models that cost around twice as much. The main catch is power, since it benefits from a dedicated DAC and headphone amp, and the stock tuning can feel light on bass. Fit, treble brightness, and HiFiMan quality control also come up, so it suits listeners who can drive it and tolerate a leaner sound.

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  • They are generally bright, very neutral, and leaner than an HD600, with attenuated sub-bass out of the box. EQ can add bass and make them sound fuller, but without EQ they can feel light on low end.

  • Yes, this price is widely treated as a steal for a planar headphone that previously sold around $300. At this level it is considered strong value if you already have, or plan to buy, enough amplification.

  • Yes. They are power-hungry planar headphones and benefit from a dedicated headphone amp or DAC/amp stack; weak sources can leave them bass-light and may cause distortion on heavy bass. A desktop amp with enough current and headroom also makes EQ work better.

  • They can play from a computer or dongle DAC, but they sound better with more power and may not reach their full bass performance without an amp. A stronger desktop setup gives more headroom, especially if you plan to EQ.

  • Fit can be an issue: the headband may be too large for smaller heads and can wear out over time, while larger heads may find the stock fit less ideal. The open-back design is less stuffy, but some users end up adding comfort pads or replacing the cable.

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USWB17 code is working again.
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BluntBlaster420Mar 20, 2026 3:37 AM
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These are an easy recommendation, and in fact a downright steal, at this price. The only real competition is the FiiO FT7. To get something better, you'll need to spend about 2x as much. Sub bass is attenuated, but otherwise it's relatively "flat and neutral".
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3asym0ni3s9862936Mar 20, 2026 4:28 AM
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How would the sound of this compare to Philips SHP9500?
Mar 20, 2026 6:04 AM
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Aver2Mar 20, 2026 6:04 AM
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Are these good headphones to get into audiophile?
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Dla05Mar 20, 2026 6:38 AM
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I added my address to the site and it still say this item cannot be ship to your address?
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MasterMike569Mar 20, 2026 1:38 PM
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What the heck, this price is a steal for these headphones. These should be a blind buy at this price honestly, way out performs anything anybody is going to buy around double this price anyway and with a little EQ or a decent dac/amp combo like a iFi Zen stack with Xbass, you can really bring out the bass slam with this one.
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Quote from DealzRGood4U View quoted comment :
You need to sign in to your AliExpress account & make sure you have your address saved in your address book before adding it to your cart. If you've already done both of those, then try selecting other for address.
refreshed a few times and finally got the item and the code to work.. Thanks for the tips. Would have missed this deal otherwise.
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Quote from mrcrunch08 View quoted comment :
It's a great headphone. I had it a long time ago but sold it. I got it again with this exact deal a few days ago when it first went live. It showed up yesterday and is still as good as I remember. It's a bright neutral sound. It's a touch brighter and leaner than the HD600 but with much better bass extension. It also requires something that can put out at least 1 watt if you want eq headroom for the bass. Even without eq, a lot of the dongle dacs with only 200-300mw output will start to distort with heavy bass. It's one of the best budget options if you have the power to push it.
Can macbook pro 16" m1+ power it?
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Quote from oca View quoted comment :
Can macbook pro 16" m1+ power it?
Is a macbook pro 16" m1+ a headphone amp?
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Quote from SoundsLikeBen View quoted comment :
It's widely considered exceptional mid-fi for the price. A little light on bass for non audiophiles and can be described as very very neutral. I like them out of the box plugged into my computer AND I liked it more after personalizing EQ settings. Additional tip: buy a separate DAC/amp combo for a cleaner sound like Fiio K5 or K11

If you want a warmer sound, check out out the Fiio FT1 Pro.

Last note: These are open back meaning you can hear noise from your surroundings. I like this because I can hear my cat meowing at my feet and it feels less stuffy.
Waitaminute... did you just rawdog plug the sundaras into your pc 3.5mm port?? These love power and would benefit greatly from a dedicated amp.

This is a crazy price and would buy these in a heartbeat. I already own them at the $300 price range and have been my endgame for a few years.
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Quote from Dla05 View quoted comment :
I added my address to the site and it still say this item cannot be ship to your address?
I can't get it on a browser (some people refresh numerous times & it works), but the app lets me order.
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SmilingRiver528Mar 20, 2026 8:50 PM
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Now that I have arya stealth I just cant justify jumping on deals like this anymore. It's bittersweet, the closer I get to endgame the less I'm exploring the more accessible range of this hobby. There's a kind of alienation in experience. Maybe I can convince my brother to compliment his 6xx with these and live vicariously through him.
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SoundsLikeBenMar 20, 2026 10:07 PM
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Quote from Splash15 View quoted comment :
Waitaminute... did you just rawdog plug the sundaras into your pc 3.5mm port?? These love power and would benefit greatly from a dedicated amp.This is a crazy price and would buy these in a heartbeat. I already own them at the $300 price range and have been my endgame for a few years.
Sometimes you raw dawg the 3.5mm port and learn your lesson after. 🙃
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I have an old but still going pair of DT770 250ohm, which are typically also considered to be pretty flat. How would these compare on a USB DAC (AudioQuest Dragonfly)? Is it worth the up-/side-grade?

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