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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Community Reviews
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.
Common Questions (5)
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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Audio Science Review put it through the bench tests, and it was amazing :
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https://www.fiio.com/newsinfo/53647.html
The Fosi you posted is cheap for sure, but naming it exactly the same as a more reputable device is not a great sign IMO.
If you're on a tight budget I would get the Fiio Olympus 2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/227234856090
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Its an old DAC/AMP but I still have and use mine after ~8 years. I have zero stake in your decision, just showing what has worked for me, that is not my ebay listing - just a decent price for a device I like.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Headphon...Kmlo
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphon...e_hi
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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."
I used these as daily driver with my laptop for a long time and have also used them an a desktop computer with no separate amplification. You can absolutely plug these into a laptop or tablet and use them as is.
This is a great set of headphones at an even better price. Comfortable and breathable. Easy recommendation, and I almost exclusively use mine on a laptop without dedicated amplification.
I used these as daily driver with my laptop for a long time and have also used them an a desktop computer with no separate amplification. You can absolutely plug these into a laptop or tablet and use them as is.
This is a great set of headphones at an even better price. Comfortable and breathable. Easy recommendation, and I almost exclusively use mine on a laptop without dedicated amplification.
I'm using JM6 Pro usb dongle with Edition XS and I have to keep the volume at like, 16/100 on my pc.
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