HifiMAN Sundara

For the name of the HIFIMAN Sundara, the company has once again used Sanskrit. There, the word stands for "grace" or "beauty" - terms that perfectly match the sound quality of the new headphone model.

In his new magnetostat, company boss Dr. Fang Bian uses membranes that are 80% thinner than those of the successful HE-400 model. This way, he achieves a successful combination of richness of detail and velvety sound. The drivers operate in the range from 6 Hz up to 75,000 Hz. At the same time, it has been possible to increase the characteristic sound pressure level to 94 dB. With a stable impedance of 37 ohms, the Sundara can now be easily combined with the phone or music player of choice.

A new headband design ensures good comfort. The ear cup itself and also its holder are now no longer made of plastic, but of aluminium. Nevertheless, the weight has been kept at only 372 g. The connection cables remain detachable and have 3.5 mm jack plugs on the earpiece side. The length of 1.5 m is chosen for mobile and desk use. An adapter for use with headphone outputs with a large jack is included.

For the new ear pads, HIFIMAN has used the HE1000 V2 as a model and these are now fitted with polyester on the side facing the ear so that even long listening sessions can be enjoyed in a relaxed manner. The headband itself and the outer part of the ear pads are made of imitation leather. If older HIFIMAN models were simply too big, you will be pleased with the new headband design with its extended adjustment range.

Frequency response: 6 Hz to 75 kHz

Impedance: 37 Ω

Characteristic sound pressure: 94 dB/W/m

Weight without cable: approx. 372 g

 

Scope of delivery

1 connection cable 1.5 m long, 2 x 3.5 mm mini jack to 3.5 mm jack

1 x adapter from 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm stereo jack