Sundara
HIFIMANReleased Nov 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Oct 21, 2026
These wired headphones offer premium sound with strong bass, a comfortable fit, and durable construction. The HIFIMAN Sundara scores 83/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Techozea, Gearsforears, Musicngear, and On-point-audio-reviews.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (On-point-audio-reviews) to 92 (Techozea) — a 20-point spread. On-point-audio-reviews tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Great sound quality(6)
- Premium build quality(2)
- Strong bass(2)
- Comfortable fit(2)
- Good value(2)
Cons
- Cable quality(2)
4 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The HIFIMAN Sundara is a highly recommended planar magnetic headphone that offers reference-level detail and exceptional comfort, making it an outstanding value for critical listeners and audio profes...
Publisher score: 9.2/10
AI summary of this review
The HIFIMAN Sundara is highly praised as a top-tier planar magnetic headphone for its budget, offering superb imaging and comfort despite some shortcomings in cable quality and accessory inclusion.
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AI summary of this review
The HIFIMAN Sundara is generally well-received by the community, though some users find the bass and soundstage to be slightly lacking.
Publisher score: 4 out of 5
AI summary of this review
The HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-Back is a decent, budget-friendly option for those needing isolation, though it compromises on sonic naturalness and overall quality compared to its open-back sibling.
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