HiFiMan Sundara is a great choice for critical listening and is intended for professional use mostly. That is caused by their bulky over-ear design, leaky open enclosure, absence of ANC and wired connection only.
HIFIMAN SUNDARA review
Features
I am impressed with the HiFiMan Sundara specs for their huge field of frequency response. That definitely makes them hi-end headphones for mixing and recording with a supreme fidelity. It states 6Hz-75KHz. With the sensitivity of 94 dB they reproduce a quality and clear sound at loud volumes. A low impedance of 37 dB will deliver it great without an amp.
Sound
My HiFiMan Sundara review is based on my own audio preferences, still I find it a great device for any music genres. They have a strong bass that still leaves space and clarity for trebles and highs. The imaging is clear and just right for each type of sound and instrument placed accurately around the wide soundstage.
Connectivity
They are adjusted with a cable only. The 1.5 m/4.9 ft is quite enough for the function stated, but I find it not very mobile to move around. An adapter that comes in a set multiplies its usage with versatile devices.
Comfort and design
HiFiMan Sundara have an average weight as for over ear headphones. It is 372 g/13.1 oz. They feel quite comfy on the head and not fatiguing in any way. I love the large and amply padded cups. Their open enclosure allows the air flow and my ears do not sweat if I wear them long. They are not foldable, but you will hardly need that function for the type of headphones as they are not usable out with their leaky sound and absence of any noise cancelling. The headband is easy to adjust individually for your head. I like the simple and smart look of HiFiMan Sundara.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Incredibly bright sound with superb clarity of all the details that still is not too sharp and pleasant to listen
- Wide soundstage for pleasant listening experience
- Quite light and comfortable fit that is stable on the head and feels nice even for long wearing
- All black design with matte finish and metal elements that seems both smart and durable
Cons
- Large size and unfoldable cups that allow a lot of ambient noise and very leaky sound do not make it a good choice for office/sports/traveling etc
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Wearing style
Enclosure
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
Driver size, mm/inches
Impedance, Ohm
Frequency response, Hz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
Magnet type
Weight (headphones), g/oz
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
Jack connection (TRS)
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
App control
Control functions
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
Battery life, hrs
Charging time, hrs
Charging port
Charging cable
Speed charge
Battery free listening mode
Battery level indicator
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
User manual
Manual
