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HIFIMAN SUNDARA Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic HiFi Wired Headphones
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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.
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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Written by Corwin | Staff- Eligible for free returns within 90-day (details).
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over customer reviews.
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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.
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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Written by Corwin | Staff- Eligible for free returns within 90-day (details).
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over customer reviews.
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The Sundara is a planar magnetic over ear headphone best known for wide soundstage, fast response, and strong instrument separation, with especially good mids and a warmer, more intimate presentation that suits rock and gaming. Comfort is a recurring strength, and replacement pads and other third party accessories are available. It can run straight from a laptop or tablet, though an amplifier or DAC amp brings out more of what it can do. Main drawbacks are the lack of a microphone and inline volume controls, plus AliExpress pricing and shipping hassles.
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Yes, this is far below typical past pricing: commenters paid around $150 to $349 for the same headphones, and one noted a used pair cost about $200 years ago. At roughly $82.50 to $86, it is described as a strong buy for a planar headphone.
They have a wide soundstage, fast planar response, and strong instrument separation, which works well for music and single-player games. For FPS pinpointing, some prefer Sennheiser models for more accurate enemy location, while Sundara is often favored for rock and a more natural, neutral presentation.
They can be used directly from a laptop, tablet, or computer, but they sound better with an amplifier and may benefit from a DAC/amp combo. A dedicated amp is not required for basic use, but it can improve performance and volume headroom.
No microphone or inline volume controls are built in. If you need voice chat, a separate mod mic can be added, and volume is typically handled by your PC or DAC/amp instead.
Yes. Registering the headphones on HIFIMAN's warranty page adds an extra 6 months of warranty coverage.
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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."
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."
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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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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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.
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.
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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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