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product_id: 474965838
title: "SUNDARA Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Wired Hi-Fi Headphones with Stealth Magnet Design, Detachable Cable, Wood Ear Cups for Home, Studio, Recording"
brand: "hifiman"
price: "€ 294.90"
currency: EUR
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category: "Hifiman"
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# Wood Ear Cups - natural acoustic resonance Planar Magnetic Driver - ultra-precise sound Detachable Cable - versatile & upgradeable SUNDARA Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Wired Hi-Fi Headphones with Stealth Magnet Design, Detachable Cable, Wood Ear Cups for Home, Studio, Recording

**Brand:** hifiman
**Price:** € 294.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with stealth precision and natural warmth

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SUNDARA Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Wired Hi-Fi Headphones with Stealth Magnet Design, Detachable Cable, Wood Ear Cups for Home, Studio, Recording by hifiman
- **How much does it cost?** € 294.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hifiman enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hifiman brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Balanced Soundstage:** Warm, punchy bass and smooth mids for all-day enjoyment
- • **Supernano Diaphragm:** 80% thinner for lightning-fast response & lush detail
- • **Closed-Back Isolation:** Immersive listening with noise isolation for focus
- • **Stealth Magnet Design:** Minimizes sound distortion for crystal-clear audio
- • **Ergonomic Wood Ear Cups:** Comfort meets style with premium natural materials

## Overview

The HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed-Back headphones combine advanced planar magnetic technology with a unique stealth magnet design and premium wood ear cups to deliver immersive, detailed sound with excellent noise isolation. Featuring an ultra-thin supernano diaphragm and detachable cable, these headphones offer audiophile-grade performance and comfort at an exceptional value.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Wired Hi-Fi Headphones with Stealth Magnet Design, Detachable Cable, Wood Ear Cups for Home, Studio, Recording at desertcart UK.

Review: The marmite of Hifiman headphones? - Maybe you need to be British to understand the headline, but essentially it seems that these headphones split opinions and people either seem to love them or hate them. Personally, I really like these. Many reviews on the internet point out the wierd 300Hz hump in the midrange frequency response, but honestly I think unless you are a purist with different sets of cans for different genres of music, you will neither notice nor care much. Taken as a whole, these are still very good headphones that provide very good sound quality. They will likely sound far better than anything you are coming from if you are not already an audiophile. If you are an audiophile, then you will probably want a set of open backed headphones and not accept any compromise with a closed back. And that's ok. But don't slam these for what they are just because they don't offer £1000 performance. And as for the price - at the current price for £149, the value proposition is amazing. Perhaps they would be a harder sell at £399 and I can understand if people feel the quality doesn't match that price. But at the current price point these are really good. Nice bass response, great clarity, nice midrange and the trebles are not harsh. I would agree with others that these sound a bit darker/warmer. Listening to something intimate and jazzy like Diana Krall presents an amazing warm silky vocal with awesome details in the soundstage and her voice. The experience is made so much better if you use a balanced cable and appropriate DAC/headphone amp. It still sounds good with the standard cable, but switching to a balanced cable and amp does seem to open up the sound and add a little bit more sparkle. So in conclusion - and in my own humble opinion as I'm not trying to tell you what is right and wrong - if you are on a budget there is one question you need to ask yourself first. Do you want open back or closed back cans. These will not replace an open back. Once you have that question out of the way, I really think you should give these a try. For the price they are amazing. And if you don't like them, you can return them. However, I am keeping mine!
Review: A must have for audiophiles on the budget - I was quiet skeptical after reading all the reviews of these headphones. For £119 I thought it is a must try ... if no luck will be returned. I really wanted a good-sounding closed back for everyday use, which is comfortable to use for many hours of listening, gaming, video conferencing while having some isolation from home noises. First impression: Extremely comfortable, good weight/support balance. Breathing pads, with good seal even with thick plastic glass temples. Soundstage - exceptional for this price range. I just love it - being a huge soundstage fan. Treble - average, with good separation, noting exceptional. Mids - a bit muddy but actually fits well into the overall sound signature of thh headphones. Bass - very good, detailed and punchy, especially for planars. Overall - no fatigue for long time with a broad range of listening (movies, music (most genres (probably not for rock and vocals)). Compared to: Beyerdynamic DT770Pro 250ohm closed back. The HifiMan has more detailed treble and punchier bass. Equally comfortable. For the same price I would go with the HifiMan. Sony MDR-1AM2 closed back. Different league. The Sony is my travel companion, very versatile and VERY comfortable. Interestingly the overall sound signature of the HifiMan is so uniquely and well balanced that it is easy fall in love with. At home the HifiMan will have more head-on time. Monolith M1060C closed back. The HifiMan is way more comfortable. The Monolith is heavy and difficult to keep in place if I move my head around a bit. Also I had to modify it by replacing the internal foam inserts with wool which actually achieved similar sound signature that the HifiMan has out of the box. For almost third the price the HifiMan is probably better out of the box.

## Features

- Acoustically Invisible Stealth Magnet: Compared with the rectangular shaped magnets of traditional planar headphones, Stealth Magnets significantly reduce reflections and diffraction that are detrimental to sound quality, resulting in dramatically improved sonic output.
- HIFIMAN Heritage: HIFIMAN’s NEO “supernano” Diaphragm (NsD)- The NsD is 80% thinner than diaphragms in more common headphones, resulting in fast response and detailed image with lush, full range sonics.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BF58RZQK |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Music |
| Audio Driver Type | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | 14,850 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 83 in Studio Headphones |
| Box Contents | Cable |
| Brand | HIFIMAN |
| Brand Name | HIFIMAN |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Weight | 150 Grams |
| Colour | wood/wood |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Tablets, Laptops, Desktops, Music Production Equipment |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 518 Reviews |
| Ear placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded Tip |
| Enclosure Material | Wood |
| Form factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 6Hz - 75kHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06925624202446 |
| Headphone Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 20 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Weight | 432 Grams |
| Manufacturer | HIFIMAN |
| Model Name | SUNDARA Closed-Back |
| Model Number | SUNDARA Closed-Back |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Noise control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Noise Isolation |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| Style Name | Circumaurals with wood finish |
| Theme | Audiophile |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology Type | Planar Magnetic |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HIFIMAN
- **Colour:** wood/wood
- **Connectivity technology:** Wired
- **Ear placement:** Over Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Impedance:** 20 Ohms
- **Model name:** SUNDARA Closed-Back
- **Noise control:** Sound Isolation
- **Sensitivity:** 98 dB

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The marmite of Hifiman headphones?
*by D***N on 19 March 2024*

Maybe you need to be British to understand the headline, but essentially it seems that these headphones split opinions and people either seem to love them or hate them. Personally, I really like these. Many reviews on the internet point out the wierd 300Hz hump in the midrange frequency response, but honestly I think unless you are a purist with different sets of cans for different genres of music, you will neither notice nor care much. Taken as a whole, these are still very good headphones that provide very good sound quality. They will likely sound far better than anything you are coming from if you are not already an audiophile. If you are an audiophile, then you will probably want a set of open backed headphones and not accept any compromise with a closed back. And that's ok. But don't slam these for what they are just because they don't offer £1000 performance. And as for the price - at the current price for £149, the value proposition is amazing. Perhaps they would be a harder sell at £399 and I can understand if people feel the quality doesn't match that price. But at the current price point these are really good. Nice bass response, great clarity, nice midrange and the trebles are not harsh. I would agree with others that these sound a bit darker/warmer. Listening to something intimate and jazzy like Diana Krall presents an amazing warm silky vocal with awesome details in the soundstage and her voice. The experience is made so much better if you use a balanced cable and appropriate DAC/headphone amp. It still sounds good with the standard cable, but switching to a balanced cable and amp does seem to open up the sound and add a little bit more sparkle. So in conclusion - and in my own humble opinion as I'm not trying to tell you what is right and wrong - if you are on a budget there is one question you need to ask yourself first. Do you want open back or closed back cans. These will not replace an open back. Once you have that question out of the way, I really think you should give these a try. For the price they are amazing. And if you don't like them, you can return them. However, I am keeping mine!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for audiophiles on the budget
*by F***V on 25 December 2024*

I was quiet skeptical after reading all the reviews of these headphones. For £119 I thought it is a must try ... if no luck will be returned. I really wanted a good-sounding closed back for everyday use, which is comfortable to use for many hours of listening, gaming, video conferencing while having some isolation from home noises. First impression: Extremely comfortable, good weight/support balance. Breathing pads, with good seal even with thick plastic glass temples. Soundstage - exceptional for this price range. I just love it - being a huge soundstage fan. Treble - average, with good separation, noting exceptional. Mids - a bit muddy but actually fits well into the overall sound signature of thh headphones. Bass - very good, detailed and punchy, especially for planars. Overall - no fatigue for long time with a broad range of listening (movies, music (most genres (probably not for rock and vocals)). Compared to: Beyerdynamic DT770Pro 250ohm closed back. The HifiMan has more detailed treble and punchier bass. Equally comfortable. For the same price I would go with the HifiMan. Sony MDR-1AM2 closed back. Different league. The Sony is my travel companion, very versatile and VERY comfortable. Interestingly the overall sound signature of the HifiMan is so uniquely and well balanced that it is easy fall in love with. At home the HifiMan will have more head-on time. Monolith M1060C closed back. The HifiMan is way more comfortable. The Monolith is heavy and difficult to keep in place if I move my head around a bit. Also I had to modify it by replacing the internal foam inserts with wool which actually achieved similar sound signature that the HifiMan has out of the box. For almost third the price the HifiMan is probably better out of the box.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bulky but comfortable, crisp top end, reasonable build quality, different.
*by C***Z on 3 January 2025*

This is a preliminary review, and it should be noted that I haven't given these a massive amount of burn-in time yet. I would expect with more use that the sound should "fill out" a bit. Still, they've had about 10hrs so far, enough to form some first impressions. Build quality seems basically good, though my pair appear to suffer from "planar crinkle" in the lefthand driver if the ear cup is moved in and out around the ear - the suction seems to cause noise from the diaphragm. Doesn't seem to affect the sound as such. The wood cups are an interesting feature, the headband is pretty sturdy, the supplied cable connects via a pair of 3.5mm jack plugs and seems un-necessarily thick. There's no tactile indication of left/right, except for the earpads being thinner at the front and the cable plugs angling slightly forward. They're not easy to get the right way around in the dark, or if you're visually impaired. Similarly, the left/right indication on the two plugs at the headphone end of the split cable are almost indiscernible - very faintly moulded L and R. Physical sound isolation isn't all that good for closed cans, and they are large and fairly heavy, and don't fold down. But they are nonetheless very comfortable. Moving on to the sound, my expectations are set by competition from conventional dynamic headphones at a similar price. I paid around 120 pounds for the HiFiMAN SUNDARA closed-back, and I'm comparing them with both over-ear and on-ear Sennheiser Momentum II headphones. I paid around 170 for the over-ear Momentums, but they dropped to around 125 when discontinued. These Sundaras apparently originally had a MSP of around 300 and, had I paid that, then I have to say I would have been disappointed. Details of the way they sound to me are, obviously, subjective and personal. I've enjoyed the Momentums for years, and you get used to a particular presentation, and the way the headphones physically couple to your ears - which depends on the individual shape of your ear canal as well as the ear pad design etc. - is significant. The closed-back Sundaras are to me bright sounding, very crisp. The soundstage is better than expected for closed-back cans, albeit a bit imprecise. There's not much by way of extended bass, especially compared with the Sennheisers. And despite the extended bass response of the Sennheisers, to me, the Momentums also sound snappier/punchier in the bass. It might be a consequence of separating out the sounds pretty well (presumably because of planar diaphragm speed) but the sound of the Sundaras is slightly "hollowed out" seeming, to me. It's hard to pin down - everything is clear enough, but midrange and vocals lack emphasis, and to some extent realism. Maybe they are accurate and un-coloured, but I'm not at all certain thats the case. Bass stuff seems to lack detail, compared with the Sennheisers, and there's less of it. HiFiMAN claims a response down to 6Hz, but these are definitely not "bass monsters". To some extent the jury is still out, because as I mentioned, I haven't yet given the Sundaras time to burn in, but right now, while I think they're impressive for £120, I nonetheless still prefer my old Sennheisers. Note that I don't have the open-back Sundaras to compare, but other reviewers report that these closed back ones sound very different, have different drivers, etc. They are styled similarly, they're still planar magnetic, but they're not the same headphone with a closed back. Still, planar magnetic headphones for a small amount over a hundred quid, that's some kind of bargain I think. It's not like they sound *bad* - they're way better than most in this price bracket. However, my personal preference in modestly priced closed-back wired headphones remains my Sennheiser Momentums. [UPDATE] After many hours of burn-in (estimated over 100hrs) these started to fill out in the midrange, and they're now much more balanced. They're still not quite as involving as the Sennheisers (and don't have the (probably unrealistic) bass extension), but they have do a pleasantly transparent quality to them. The "planar crinkle" seems to have disappeared - it may be that as the ear cups have worn in, they don't make such an airtight seal. They're not wearying to listen to, and they remain super comfortable, if enormous. I'm still not convinced about the cable, and I'd prefer a single sided cable entry, but with 3.5mm jacks on the cans, the cable ought to be pretty easy to replace if necessary. Possibly with one that has a remote for devices.

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