[Hyde00]

I can wait for the reviews......but at initial glance they look.....odd? Maybe it's just bc Im so used to what the Sundara looks like but it def does look a little frankensteiny like they just kinda mish mashed a bunch of parts together. Could just be the color of the wood against the black headband.....

I think the color of the wood too orange maybe? If it was a more neutral / darker wood maybe it would blend more?

Though usually colors from pictures aren't that accurate, I guess we have to wait to see it in person for final judgement.

 

[John Massaria]

Ahhh that's a shame, ok I'll buy a dac first then LOL.

Maybe Sundara Closed I'll shoot for Christmas present, or Black Friday purchase????? LOL.

Thanks for the update though, much appreciated!

I’m trying the Sundara closed back too I hope soon - let’s hope they ship soon !

 

[Somek]

@Hyde00 @elee703 first impressions are really nice. I can say it still sounds like HiFiMan. I'm borrowing normal Sundara for the weekend, and I'll see what's up.
My review setup will be JDS Labs Element III, HFM EF400, Sundara, HE400se. Any other headphones I should try to get for comparison?

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Tempting at that price. But I can wait for reviews..

Wait 3 months and Adorama will be blowing them out for $129 with free USA shipping

I am still looking for a closed back planar which I can mod mic for gaming. This looks like the one I need.

Europe sales when?

Right now, just buy them from China

 

[Hyde00]

@Hyde00 @elee703 first impressions are really nice. I can say it still sounds like HiFiMan. I'm borrowing normal Sundara for the weekend, and I'll see what's up.
My review setup will be JDS Labs Element III, HFM EF400, Sundara, HE400se. Any other headphones I should try to get for comparison?

Ohhhh awesome, I only have R7DX so it's not exactly a popular model for comparison LOL. Otherwise I've been mainly using Fostex/Denon headphones.

But still curious on your impression in general hahaha.

 

[trellus]

I was nervous watching you disassemble them but also quite intrigued! I feel destined to buy a pair of these at some point.

 

[RiftingFlotsam]

@Hyde00 @elee703 first impressions are really nice. I can say it still sounds like HiFiMan. I'm borrowing normal Sundara for the weekend, and I'll see what's up.
My review setup will be JDS Labs Element III, HFM EF400, Sundara, HE400se. Any other headphones I should try to get for comparison?

If you have an HE-400 OG it would be a nice addition.

 

[leeperry]

I was nervous watching you disassemble them

If it was an Audeze it would be dead for sure now, this said I'm surprised it still works after pulling the diaphragm like a dirty child diaper

 

[Qualitas]

Super interesting watching the breakdown. Thanks for sharing.

 

[OCC7N]

Any european store who has this in stock?

I found this(greece) but pretty expensive
https://www.chameleonracks.gr/HiFiMAN headphones /Hifiman-Sundara-Closed-Back-en

 

[gonzalo1004es]

I think that’s going to be the common price: https://www.headphoneauditions.nl/product/sundara-close-back/

 

[OCC7N]

I think that’s going to be the common price: https://www.headphoneauditions.nl/product/sundara-close-back/

Thats pretty pricey. I don´t know yet I just need a good closed back headphone, maybe I should go for a dynamic one this time

 

[IXOYE]

I think the open back Sundara was priced about the same when it was released, so the price will probably go down in time.

 

[Somek]

I have just got my hands on some. Initial thoughts is that the bass is very impressive - they stay flat all the way down to 10Hz. They are a much warmer sounding headphone than the open sundaras and the mids are a bit more forward. They don't have the same delicate airy treble but that is often the way with a closed headphone.
I have pulled them apart in a video if you fancy seeing what is inside.

That's my thoughts exactly.
I like them more than I like classic Sundara. They fit my taste better. Classic Sundara can feel hollow sometimes.

 

[Shane D]

Now I’m glad I waited to pull the trigger on the dynamic R9, which I feared would be as loose and floppy as the R7DX. I love my Ananda, which shares this same headband and fits very well on my head - not too loose, not too clampy.

I’ve never owned the Sundara, but figured it was mostly redundant since I have the HE-560 v1, Ananda, and HE-6se v2, but a closed back Sundara is a definite buy for me!

Curious to hear your thoughts after you get them.