The HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-Back ranks #92 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#92 HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-Back: $149.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: A planar magnetic closed-back at 20 ohms and 98 dB, so a phone can drive it. Bass from 60 Hz to 3 kHz is within about 0.5 dB of target, giving a natural foundation for vocals. The closed back isolates.
Cons: Presence from 3 to 6 kHz is about 4.8 dB low, with a 9.5 dB dip near 4 kHz, so vocals and snare attack sound recessed. Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is another 3.3 dB under, adding dullness, and sub-bass is about 2.6 dB light. At 426 g it is heavy, and it is wired only, with no wireless or noise cancelling.
| Released | Aug 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.77 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 6Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 66 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 20 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.87 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (426 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,877 Hz | +6.3 dB | 2.27 |
| Peak | 1,315 Hz | -3.9 dB | 2.53 |
| Peak | 302 Hz | -4.1 dB | 3.68 |
| Peak | 110 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.74 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,405 Hz | +4.2 dB | 2.95 |
| Peak | 549 Hz | +3.8 dB | 2.49 |
| Peak | 362 Hz | -1.7 dB | 4.10 |
| Peak | 1,015 Hz | -1.6 dB | 4.84 |
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