HifiMAN Sundara

HiFiMAN Sundara

•     new version with 92dB sensitivity and 342 grams weight

For the naming of the HIFIMAN Sundara, the company has once again made use of Sanskrit. There, the word stands for "grace" or "beauty" - terms that perfectly fit 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 to 75,000 Hz. At the same time, it has been possible to increase the characteristic sound pressure level to 92 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 342 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 equipped 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.