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

$82

$199

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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 $97 - $15 when you apply promo code 15USDEAL at checkout = $82. Shipping is free.

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Note: Price may vary by account or 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 johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $97 less (54% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179 at the time of this post.
  • This offer is $29.56 lower than a Frontpage Deal from May.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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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 $97 - $15 when you apply promo code 15USDEAL at checkout = $82. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: Price may vary by account or 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 johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $97 less (54% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179 at the time of this post.
  • This offer is $29.56 lower than a Frontpage Deal from May.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Today 4:46 AM
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gman_lumosToday 4:46 AM
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I have these. They sound amazing. For this price, Seriously, I fully recommend it
Today 5:06 AM
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Joined Apr 2016
artibramuirToday 5:06 AM
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Wow, these are getting cheap. The natural frequency response curve of most planar headphones (probably including these, though I haven't heard them) isn't what most people are looking for, but they take equalization better than just about anything. In other words, if you know your way around a parametric EQ, you can make a mediocre planar set sound incredible.
Today 5:33 AM
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thebrain2uToday 5:33 AM
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This price is insane! I remember when these used to be $300 and were heralded as one of the best around. For $82 bucks, it's so good.
Today 5:37 AM
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atarilynxToday 5:37 AM
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I have these.. They're great, but not comfortable. The headband isn't elastic and the housing is fairly thin metal
Today 5:39 AM
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Joined Nov 2016
tleschuckToday 5:39 AM
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I get "This item can't be shipped to the selected region." I'm signed in and live in Illinois. What gives?
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Today 5:47 AM
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Today 5:47 AM
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While this is a great price for a good pair of headphones, I'd personally recommend the refurbished hifiman edition xs instead of the sundara for a similar price: https://slickdeals.net/f/20238039-refurb-hifiman-edition-xs-planar-magnetic-headphones-80-free-s-h

The edition xs are acoustically a moderate step up over the sundara in most respects, with the largest benefits in soundstage, imaging, and bass response.
Tonally the sundara are more neutral with less bass; after eq tonality will be significantly closer for both headphones. The sundara also require more power than the edition xs, particularly if you want to boost bass to harman levels with eq.

In terms of comfort, the biggest difference are in the headbands, the sundara comes with a hammock style headband that fits most people better and tends to be more comfortable. The edition xs uses the standard older hifiman headband and has low clamping force, it needs a large head to fit well. If you have a smaller head, a third party strap for the edition xs (ex. the capra strap) solves most issues with fit and comfort. The earcups on the edition xs are oval instead of circular and substantially larger than those on the sundara, I personally find them more comfortable.

Refurbished hifiman headphones come with the same 1yr warranty as new, and I've never had any issues with condition so far. Out of three refurbished edition xs ordered by me and two family members in the past (with two from aliexpress), all three were perfectly functional and arrived in near pristine condition.
Today 8:12 AM
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MaroonLeopard1601Today 8:12 AM
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Got these a couple months back for a bit cheaper due to those random coupons. Sold off my Senn HD599 SE and Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro. They take some breaking in but eventually the clamping force will loosen a bit and now they're fine. Not the most comfortable like the senns but fine. In regards to bass they are on par with the DT 990 Pros. I PEQ all my headphones now, because they absolutely sound better objectively. Sometimes I feel like the noises are coming from the room that I am in! Really great soundstage and detail. In regards to power, I recommend the JCALLY jm20 Max - very budget friendly dongle that has the juice. I also use it with my focusrite solo 4th gen - have to turn it up all the way, but it works great. Older gen focusrites are weaker.

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