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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].
Editor's Notes
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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https://www.aliexpress.
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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Register your headphones https://hifiman.com/warranty to get an additional 6 months of warranty coverage
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One of the Fiio's I have is portable with a built in battery, which is pretty cool because I'm always traveling for work but the other just needs usb power so I can use that with a battery bank.
https://www.aliexpress.
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
It legit debuted at over $1000+ though so if you weant a crazy good headphone... its worth the full ($250) price and the lower you get it at, the better.
I'd buy some replacement ear pads now though... that goes for every Hifiman purchase.
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