HIFIMAN SUNDARA vs HIFIMAN Ananda

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HiFiMan Ananda vs Sundara are open back over ear headphones with wired design that is perfect for home/studio mixing, critical listening, and engaging listening of a quality sound. Let’s view them closer.

Features

These low impedance headphones create a great compatibility with mobile devices and portable MP3s. HiFiMan Ananda vs Sundara represents 25 vs 37 Ohm. Their frequency response provides an excellent sound quality, 8Hz-55KHz vs 6Hz-75KHz.

Sound

HiFiMan Ananda impresses with the crystal clear details at all ranges with a spacious soundstage. The bass is powerful and deep. The mids and highs provide excellent details for all the vocals and instruments. In one word, they are sparkling.

The sound of HiFiMan Sundara is crisp at highs. Great bass. Forward mids. Their very bright sound may seem sharp with some tracks that are already bright by themselves.

Comfort and design

HiFiMan Ananda vs Sundara weighs almost equally 400 vs 372 g. These are not the lightest headphones, but for the type they are quite comfy for a long wear. The cups are large and breathable for the open back. Unfortunately, they are not foldable, however they are not intended to carry and use out. The headband may be adjusted. It has no thick padding but feels not tight on the head with the leather lining. The look of Ananda is classic with metal grills on the cups vs the modern minimalistic look of Sundara. Plus to their comfort is the detachable cable and audio cable in a set.

HIFIMAN SUNDARA pros and cons

HIFIMAN Ananda pros and cons