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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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  • 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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SoundsLikeBen
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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.
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mrcrunch08
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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.
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balloonshark
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What a bargain! These were $300 not that long ago. You will need a dac and amp to get the most of these.
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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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Mar 25, 2026 5:24 PM
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TenseMitten8647Mar 25, 2026 5:24 PM
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Do not waste your time trying to get this to work. The AliExpress website is maddeningly glitchy and you are better off just pay $75 to $100 more getting it elsewhere from a website that works. Do not listen to anyone telling you they got it to work — you will not have similar luck.
Mar 25, 2026 5:32 PM
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WhY9064Mar 25, 2026 5:32 PM
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I have HD 6xx that I bought a few months ago for $200. I like the 6xx, but how does the Sundara compare -- worth "upgrading" at this price point?
Mar 26, 2026 12:17 AM
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musicmanleyMar 26, 2026 12:17 AM
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For those still looking into this, I got my pair yesterday and have been testing them pretty thoroughly on my Fiio K13 R2R DAC. I am currently using the stock cable to 3.5mm (4.4mm cable coming soon so I can use the balanced output for more power, not really needed but if you EQ down a lot for certain targets it's nice to have the extra power from this DAC, 2400mW). These are quite good, I did find EQ settings listed on an ASR post and they were a big improvement (IMO) to the stock sound. This is my first planar magnetic but I have listened to tons of DD headphones over the years and compared to many different headphones that you could find in the sub $120 price range there's not much competition (again IMO). Many comments have said that these need a lot of power to use. I would say that you can get by with a nice dongle. I have tested these on both the Jcally 98 max (228mW @32Ohm -only single ended port) and the Fiio KA15 (560mW with balanced out, not tested because no balanced cable-yet) and both were EQed to add a needed bass shelf but they both achieved what I would call acceptable levels in a quiet room. These being open back you might not have the same results in a noisy space. However if you have a desktop DAC with enough power and the ability to EQ these are a slam dunk at this price.
Last edited by musicmanley March 25, 2026 at 05:19 PM.
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Mar 26, 2026 1:33 AM
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k9thunderspgMar 26, 2026 1:33 AM
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Quote from musicmanley View quoted comment :
For those still looking into this, I got my pair yesterday and have been testing them pretty thoroughly on my Fiio K13 R2R DAC. I am currently using the stock cable to 3.5mm (4.4mm cable coming soon so I can use the balanced output for more power, not really needed but if you EQ down a lot for certain targets it's nice to have the extra power from this DAC, 2400mW). These are quite good, I did find EQ settings listed on an ASR post and they were a big improvement (IMO) to the stock sound. This is my first planar magnetic but I have listened to tons of DD headphones over the years and compared to many different headphones that you could find in the sub $120 price range there's not much competition (again IMO). Many comments have said that these need a lot of power to use. I would say that you can get by with a nice dongle. I have tested these on both the Jcally 98 max (228mW @32Ohm -only single ended port) and the Fiio KA15 (560mW with balanced out, not tested because no balanced cable-yet) and both were EQed to add a needed bass shelf but they both achieved what I would call acceptable levels in a quiet room. These being open back you might not have the same results in a noisy space. However if you have a desktop DAC with enough power and the ability to EQ these are a slam dunk at this price.
I have the K13 DAC and found Fiio FT1 Pro to sound much better than Sundara. I also own Ananda and FT1 Pro is about as good. Selling Sundara and Ananda.
Mar 26, 2026 2:36 AM
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musicmanleyMar 26, 2026 2:36 AM
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Quote from k9thunderspg View quoted comment :

I have the K13 DAC and found Fiio FT1 Pro to sound much better than Sundara. I also own Ananda and FT1 Pro is about as good. Selling Sundara and Ananda.
True, but the FT1 Pros are more expensive, typically 150 to 250. I did find a deal on Aliexpress that puts them at $127 - but it says $584 for shipping! Amazon has them for $220. If they were the same price I would probably agree with you (based on reviews- I haven't listened to them).
Mar 28, 2026 7:40 PM
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DD99Mar 28, 2026 7:40 PM
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Excellent planar magnetic for about as low $ as you will see.
Mar 28, 2026 10:59 PM
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TYTSCYSHMar 28, 2026 10:59 PM
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Did anyone from Southern California actually manage to order? I wasn't even able to open link/listing in browser. Tried in app, but price is $179 before any coupon and giving can't be delivered to address.

Yes I deleted cookies/data/cache in both browser and app, re-added address on account. Should be marked YMMV at very least or plain dead at this point.

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Apr 13, 2026 9:15 PM
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SDNick484Apr 13, 2026 9:15 PM
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Quote from musicmanley View quoted comment :
For those still looking into this, I got my pair yesterday and have been testing them pretty thoroughly on my Fiio K13 R2R DAC. I am currently using the stock cable to 3.5mm (4.4mm cable coming soon so I can use the balanced output for more power, not really needed but if you EQ down a lot for certain targets it's nice to have the extra power from this DAC, 2400mW). These are quite good, I did find EQ settings listed on an ASR post and they were a big improvement (IMO) to the stock sound. This is my first planar magnetic but I have listened to tons of DD headphones over the years and compared to many different headphones that you could find in the sub $120 price range there's not much competition (again IMO). Many comments have said that these need a lot of power to use. I would say that you can get by with a nice dongle. I have tested these on both the Jcally 98 max (228mW @32Ohm -only single ended port) and the Fiio KA15 (560mW with balanced out, not tested because no balanced cable-yet) and both were EQed to add a needed bass shelf but they both achieved what I would call acceptable levels in a quiet room. These being open back you might not have the same results in a noisy space. However if you have a desktop DAC with enough power and the ability to EQ these are a slam dunk at this price.
I'm glad to hear someone has actually received theirs; I'm still waiting for mine (SF Bay Area). Any recommendations on a desktop DAC?
Apr 13, 2026 10:19 PM
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musicmanleyApr 13, 2026 10:19 PM
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Quote from SDNick484 View quoted comment :
I'm glad to hear someone has actually received theirs; I'm still waiting for mine (SF Bay Area). Any recommendations on a desktop DAC?
I use a Fiio K13 R2R. U have also used the Fiio K11 R2R, about the same tonal quality but the K13 has more features (EQ, Balanced XLR out, etc.). Also the K13 has a much wider soundstage than the K11 but it's also more than twice the price. I like the R2R sound but there are plenty of nice Delta Sigma DACs that have nice headphone output stages, far too many to list here.

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