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Aug 17, 2026 4:13 AM

HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic HiFi Wired Headphones

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$179

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HIFIMAN Local Store via AliExpress has HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Full-Size Open-Back Planar Magnetic HiFi Stereo Wired Headphones (Black) for $79.80 ->$82.60 Now ~$84.90* when you apply promo code USDEAL9 or LDUS09 at checkout . Shipping is free.
  • *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].
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Update: This popular Frontpage Deal is available again.

HIFIMAN Local Store via AliExpress has HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Full-Size Open-Back Planar Magnetic HiFi Stereo Wired Headphones (Black) for $79.80 ->$82.60 Now ~$84.90* when you apply promo code USDEAL9 or LDUS09 at checkout . Shipping is free.
  • *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].
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Aug 17, 2026 4:42 PM
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balloonsharkAug 17, 2026 4:42 PM
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Wow! Amazing price! I paid around $200 used several years back. You will need a dac and amp or dac/amp combo to power these.

Edit: The link isn't working for me. It opens a new tab and then immediately closes the tab.


When I search for them myself I see this "[IMG]https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/O1CN017uFr2G20Ioe3DVqO5_!!6000000006827-2-tps-24-24.png[/IMG] This product can't be shipped to your address. Select another product or address."
Last edited by balloonshark August 17, 2026 at 09:49 AM.
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Aug 17, 2026 8:56 PM
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justnedAug 17, 2026 8:56 PM
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Bought one at $79
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Aug 17, 2026 8:59 PM
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justnedAug 17, 2026 8:59 PM
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Quote from balloonshark View quoted comment :
Wow! Amazing price! I paid around $200 used several years back. You will need a dac and amp or dac/amp combo to power these.Edit: The link isn't working for me. It opens a new tab and then immediately closes the tab.When I search for them myself I see this "[IMG]https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/O1CN017uFr2G20Ioe3DVqO5_!!6000000006827-2-tps-24-24.png[/IMG] This product can't be shipped to your address. Select another product or address."
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Aug 17, 2026 9:11 PM
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MaroonCalendar1752Aug 17, 2026 9:11 PM
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How does this compare with Sennheiser headphone specially 599,600 or 650 ?
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Aug 17, 2026 9:16 PM
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MaroonCalendar1752Aug 17, 2026 9:16 PM
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Quote from balloonshark View quoted comment :
Wow! Amazing price! I paid around $200 used several years back. You will need a dac and amp or dac/amp combo to power these.

Edit: The link isn't working for me. It opens a new tab and then immediately closes the tab.


When I search for them myself I see this "[IMG]https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/O1CN017uFr2G20Ioe3DVqO5_!!6000000006827-2-tps-24-24.png[/IMG] This product can't be shipped to your address. Select another product or address."
Can you recommend a DAC/AMP combo
Aug 17, 2026 9:23 PM
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PaulGAug 17, 2026 9:23 PM
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Got it for 86 dollars with tax. Tried getting this a couple months ago and UPS ate my package the day before it was to be delivered. Here's hoping I have better luck this delivery.

I would have just requested a replacement, but that's not how Aliexpress works. Despite clearly being lost/stolen, you can't do anything until 30 days have expired. Then it's just credit/refund.
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Aug 17, 2026 11:12 PM
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Quote from MaroonCalendar1752 View quoted comment :
How does this compare with Sennheiser headphone specially 599,600 or 650 ?
I'm far from an expert so take this with a grain of salt. I have the Drop/Sennheiser 6XX. The Sundaras have planar magnetic drivers so they are different that our Senns. They have a wider soundstage and their faster. They are pretty good at separating instruments from one another. There should be tons of comparisons online so I would try a search to get more detailed info and opinions. I also don't follow newer offerings that may be a better choice.

I have a small head so I have to use spacers for the Sundaras. I don't have that problem with Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic cans.

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Can you recommend a DAC/AMP combo
A Dac and amp are investments. They can run anywhere from a couple hundred dollars for both to thousands. It really comes down to personal preference. Schitt is a brand made in the US if that is important. Most brands offer budget, mid and high end offerings.
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Aug 18, 2026 2:12 AM
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Aug 18, 2026 5:04 AM
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bostonmanAug 18, 2026 5:04 AM
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It won't let me open a new account to make the purchase.
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Aug 18, 2026 1:26 PM
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FancyPocket4020Aug 18, 2026 1:26 PM
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Quote from MaroonCalendar1752 View quoted comment :
Can you recommend a DAC/AMP combo
I have a FIIO K10E which apparently has been replaced with the K3 now, but I was super fond of it and still use it for my laptop. I eventually bought a larger K5Pro (around 200 USD) and am quite fond of it too, I have had both for multiple years with absolutely no problems and lots of abuse to both devices,
Aug 18, 2026 2:27 PM
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erishunAug 18, 2026 2:27 PM
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I have these headphones and they are absolutely excellent... and at this price they are an absolute steal. They are surprisingly comfortable and there are lots of 3rd party options including replacement pads if you like cooling gel for example.

These will work fine just plugging them into your computer/player, but they really shine when you use an amplifier. I love the Schitt stack, the Magni/Modi combination (DAC + Amp) is a perfect compliment and they sound awesome.

You can honestly tell the difference in music. It's not just placebo.
Aug 18, 2026 2:41 PM
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DasGluteAug 18, 2026 2:41 PM
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Went oos as I was checking out, which sucks because the base price was $80 so the $12 off coupon made them $68.

EDIT: Scratch that, not out of stock, AliExpress just refuses to process my credit card for some reason. I tried a second time with the same result. I eventually get a message that says the payment was not processed because I waived verification, even though I was never prompted for verification...

And now the price went up to $94. I really hate trying to buy from AliExpress.

EDIT2: Finally got it to work after multiple price fluctuations. Each browser on my desktop showed a different price, all of them being higher than what was shown on mobile. Had to use PayPal instead of a credit card but the final price for me after tax was $72.22 (base price was $80.59).

I've been using a set of Phillips SHP9500 headphones for around 10 years and have never listened to anything else besides super cheap headphones so I'm curious to see how the Sundaras compare.
Last edited by DasGlute August 19, 2026 at 05:24 AM.
Aug 18, 2026 2:44 PM
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DarthCYAug 18, 2026 2:44 PM
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Quote from MaroonCalendar1752 View quoted comment :
Can you recommend a DAC/AMP combo
Depends on how much you want to spend. For relatively inexpensive you can get a Fosi Audio (K5, K7, etc) or Creative G8. If you want to spend bigger many options from Schiit, Fiio, or Creative X5. Just type in any of those brands and you will get tons of options at different price points. Creative has plenty of nifty software gimmicks for gaming and surround, but also can have driver issues.
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Aug 18, 2026 2:45 PM
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BueyAug 18, 2026 2:45 PM
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It seems like there's a number of Hifiman cans on sale - is this a better deal? The Hifiman Edition XS
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...77794.html

edit: I forgot how batshit Aliexpress's pricing is - in an incognito window I see 119.77 and when I click that link I see 141.24
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Aug 18, 2026 2:51 PM
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eeagleAug 18, 2026 2:51 PM
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Bought these a little over a year ago for $150 so this is an amazing deal for a really great planar HP. HiFiMan is a favorite brand and I have many Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic & Grado, but like the planar design the best., For a DAC/AMP go for the HiFiMan EF400 R2R and take advantage of the balance mode.
https://store.hifiman.com/index.p...n-box.html

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