SUNDARA Hi-Fi Headphone with 3.5mm Connectors, Planar Magnetic, Comfortable Fit with Updated Earpads-Black, 2020 Version

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These are probably the best all round headphones you can buy. Compared to other planars these are cheap, they have a great soundstage and clarity for gaming, and obviously awesome for music and music production. They just have such a clean and detailed sound. Some people may prefer a bit more bass, but they are definitely capable of some awesome bass with a bit of an EQ or if the DAC you use supports it, a bass button of sorts. I paired this if the iFi Zen Dac, and it is absolutely awesome. a few cons although, the build quality feels a bit cheap, it has held up for almost 3-4 years with no problems, but to the touch it does feel cheap. And the cable that comes with the headphones are excellent for filling up a bin. Do some research on a nice balanced cable and get more out of these headphones.

Short Answer: The short answer to the question is the Sundara the New Value King? No I think that title still goes to the 58x. But it is the new value king for the mid range HiFi offerings with the 6xx, DT 1990, and the Sundara as the three most popular options in the MidFi space. But is the Sundara End Game for People on a budget (myself included)? Yes. To my ears the Sundara is miles better than the 6xx. One listen side by side and the Sundara was immediately noticeably clearer with better sound stage and imaging which helped to aid its superior detail retrieval in busy recordings. Needless to say the Sundara at its current price of $350 blew me away. It punches much higher than its price point would suggest. If the name of the game is detail and resolution I think it is as good if not maybe even better than some of the more expensive offerings such as the DT 1990 pro and Focal Elex. Of course those headphones also do some other things better than the Sundara, but if your stuck with the 6xx or 58x and wondering where to go from here then the Sundara is a true step up without breaking the bank. Long Answer: Anyone who has listened to the 6xx knows that it has a warm / dark tonality. The vocals are very intimate and everything sounds like its in your head (no soundstage). The 6xx is never fatiguing with the highs and the lows rolled off, you might describe the 6xx as the opposite of V shaped. The 6xx magic is in the mid range where stringed instruments and vocalists really pop out at you but without being shouty or fatiguing. If the 6xx is "neutral warm" then the 58x takes that to another level with a slight elevation in the mid bass punch, with just slightly better dynamics the 58x would be described as warm/dark tonality or just darker than the 6xx, but only slightly. I would describe the Sundara's tonality as neutral, maybe neutral bright. But overall I feel like it is neutral. Even though there is more air in the upper frequencies compared to the 6xx, I don't feel like the treble is pushed more forward compared to the rest of the frequency response. What I really like a lot about the Sundara is that it extends well into both the lower and upper frequencies but without over emphasizing anything. Out of the box the bass on the Sundara is flat but extends well. Even though the 6xx has a thicker mid bass presence it lacks in the sub bass and begins to roll off quite aggressively after 100hz, and anything lower than 60hz is probably inaudible. As far as dynamics neither the Sundara or 6xx are extremely punchy headphones. But I want to emphasize with EQ the dynamics can be improved significantly on the Sundara, when I added +4db to the sub bass I could really get the Sundara to rumble. Neither the 6xx or Sundara are bass head type of headphones. But unlike the 6xx the Sundara can scale quite well with some EQ and actually sound really good because of how well it naturally extends into the sub bass. The best part is that when I do add +4db to around the 40hz - 120hz the Sundara is still very clean and tight in the mid/sub bass without distorting the rest of the frequency response. Since with the 6xx it is already a warm tonality headphone, doing the same exact EQ just made the mid bass sound more bloated without improving on the dynamics and the rest of the frequency just sounded more dark without getting the desired effect. Mid range and vocalists on the Sundara is not as intimate as the 6xx, however I wouldn't characterize it as being very distant either. It is still somewhat intimate, but instead of hearing everything in your head like the 6xx, the vocalists are maybe 2 - 3 steps back. This really plays well into the sound stage and imaging. But the Sundara is not as lush as the 6xx, and the 6xx has a slightly more forward and fuller mid range, especially the lower mids. But just like the rest of the frequency response, the Sundara is able to pull out more detail and resolution in the mids. Where the 6xx may smooth out some imperfections in a recording or a singers voice. The Sundara will reveal and highlight any imperfections, which could be seen as either good or bad depending on how you view it. But with stringed instruments, synths, or electronic music, the Sundaras detail retrieval just makes for a very exciting listening experience. The highs/treble is where I think the Sundara wipe the floor against the 6xx. As someone who is some what treble sensitive, hence why I gravitated to the 58x and 6xx. Sibilance was something I was concerned about when purchasing the Sundara because prior to listening to the Sundaras I had actually listened to the DT 1990 pro. Those cans were the ones I had been eyeing for the longest time (amazing build quality), but the one thing that stopped me from making the final purchase was sibilance. The DT 1990 pros also had really good detail retrieval in the highs, but it came at a cost of the highs being more forward and even slightly shouty (sometimes). Long listening sessions or female vocalists that reached the upper mids could come off harsh at times. The 1990's were great at a lot of things, but to me the sibilance was a deal breaker. The Sundara on the other hand I find strikes this great balance of being very airy and crystal clear in the highs, but at the same time walking this tight rope of getting you close enough to enjoy the magic, but pulling you away before it gets too fatiguing/sibilant. Sound stage and Imaging on the Sundaras is also very different compared to the 6xx. The 6xx doesn't do sound stage at all (very intimate), and has maybe poor or at best mediocre imaging. It is difficult to sometimes gauge where the direction of the vocalist or guitarist is at on a live recording. The Sundaras sound stage and imaging actually helps it navigate busy recordings better, which I think aids in its overall detail retrieval as multiple instruments or vocalists dont meld as much making it difficult to distinguish a kick drum from a snare to a congo. If you like listening to classical music or anything that benefits from a wide and expansive sound stage then the Sundaras should be on your short list. Final thoughts: I would characterize myself as a bit of a bass head, but also never compromising on detail and resolution. I would never choose more bass at the cost of clarity. Which is why I loved the 58x and 6xx for so long, even though there are headphones that are better for bass (at their respective price category), but often sacrifice on clarity and detail compared to the 58x/6xx. The Sundaras stock out of the box are not bassy headphones. The 58x does mid bass punch really well for its price tag. But the Sundaras like I said earlier, reach deep into the lower frequencies. I want to emphasize this, because you can still hear sub bass with the Sundaras in its stock configuration unlike the 6xx or 58x which roll off, but the Sundaras sub bass is not as forward as you find with the 6xx and 58x in the mid bass range. However what made the Sundaras a "these have great detail and sparkle in the highs, maybe I'll keep them for analytical listening and its unique flavor," to "wow these cans just might be end game for me," boils down to EQ! The Sundara's driver and tuning is like a blank canvas, because of how neutral its presented and how well it extends in the lows and highs, it responds well to EQ. When I add +2db or + 4db into the lower frequencies the Sundara turns into a totally different beast! The bass response can slam and you can feel some of the deep rumbles almost like a car sub woofer. Yes it can get that low and deep at times. But detail retrieval and resolution still stay awesome without the bloat or distortion that I get with the 6xx or 58x, because those headphones are already colored and just like a canvas thats already been colored over, it can be difficult to change the way the 6xx sounds with EQ. Even though the 6xx is cheaper at $220 on drop I just dont know if I could still recommend people to get the 6xx. If I could do it all over again. I would get the 58x and the Sundara and skip the 6xx/650/660s line up. Simply because the 58x sounds very similar to the 650/6xx (they might even be the same driver, but just slightly tweaked differently). Also the 58x is very easy to drive so I can listen to it on my phone or tablet on the go. While I use my 6xx and Sundara at home with my tube amp. Put simply if your looking at the $300 - $700 price range and don't like to EQ, but you enjoy sound stage, airy clear highs and detail retrieval get the Sundara, if you enjoy bass, but you don't like to EQ and have the budget maybe look at the Focal Elex or the DT 1990 pro. (Also the Focal Elex sounds the closest to the "Sennheiser sound," but with just much better dynamics out the gate and without the "Sennheiser veil.") But if you do like to EQ and you enjoy bass get the Sundara. It is near end game at a fraction of the price!

Pense que era pura publicidad, pero que equivocado estaba, el hype es real, se escucha todo suuuuuuper claro, no solo eso, todo esta en su lugar, cada instrumento, cada sonido, los volveria a comprar solo por si algo les pasa a estos

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I got these because of two things: I wanted to try planar magnetic headphones. And graphs and reviewers were saying this has a “reference” sound. Tuning is very subjective and personal. And reviewers use a bunch of weird names, but I usually like when the equalization of the speakers let me hear well the mids and highs without being drowned by bass and sub-bass. I use headphones for games and music. For games, that means I can hear enemies better and pinpoint their location, some headphones are almost like cheating. It would be if games used a proper audio codecs with low latency, but that is a different story. For music, for me, it just feels right. I could never understand bass heavy headphones, you miss so much of the other instruments and singers' voices. So you might need to set up an equalizer or a different set of headphones if you really want that sub-bass going. Don't get me wrong, you still get that nice vibration when the bass drop, but the voices and midrange instruments are obvious, it is almost like I can pinpoint them as well as my enemies in Counter Strike. ** Build Quality ** The quality of them are good, they feel solid and the metal makes it feel premium. More premium than the Ananda, and the AT in the photo, but less so than the DT 1990 but mostly because of the pads and cables. It is very comfortable, not as light as an Audio Technica, but you can still use it comfortably for a long period. I would prefer a carrying case than the box it comes in. The DT for example, comes in a fancy carrying case instead of a weird box. The Ananda comes with a styrofoam stand that I do not use, but it feels more useful than the Sundara case. I like the cables are detachable and just a regular jack, that means you can find replacements very easy. The pads are also easy to find replacement. Changing pads and cables are an easy way to tune it to your tastes and make it feel ever more premium. ** Last remarks ** You don't need a DAC to use them, I used it both straight to my computer and with a SoundblasterX G6, the audio was similar to me. I do not recommend the Soundblaster, you can find better DAC for cheaper, it is just what I had in hand and since then, I just plug straight to a computer. If you really want to try a planar magnetic, this might be the most well-rounded option at this price range. I like the Ananda better for games, and you can find the Ananda for cheaper sometimes. Ananda: https://www.amazon.ca/Ananda-Over-Ear-Full-Size-Magnetic-Headphones/dp/B07DJ2ZBB3