HiFiMAN Sundara vs Koss Porta Pro Classic On-Ear Headphones, Retro Style, 3.5mm Wired Plug, Durable, Black/Silver
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data
#6 in Gaming Headsets
HiFiMAN
HiFiMAN Sundara
58/100Average
43% positive29% neutral29% negative
Pros
- +Superior quality (compared to hd 660s2)
- +Regarded as absolute best by some enthusiasts
- +Sounded good
- +Blew me away
Cons
- -Very expensive
- -Power hungry
- -Replaced in mindshare by newer headphones
- -No longer a top recommendation
โWhat im questioning is whether a lot of the hd 800 and arya mentions are stand-ins for the hd 800s and arya stealth or other arya models respectively.โ
#3 in Gaming Headsets
Koss
Koss Porta Pro Classic On-Ear Headphones, Retro Style, 3.5mm Wired Plug, Durable, Black/Silver
$39.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Much better than they look (implies good sound/performance)
- +Look cool (to the user)
Cons
- -Get made fun of
- -Look goofy (to others)
- -Associated with call centers
โI think they look cool and when someone laughs at them I join and tell them about how they're much better than they look.โ
Specifications Comparison
| Spec | HiFiMAN Sundara | Koss Porta Pro Classic On-Ear Headphones, Retro Style, 3.5mm Wired Plug, Durable, Black/Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 80mm Planar Magnetic | โ |
| Frequency Response | 6Hzโ75kHz | โ |
| Impedance | 37ฮฉ | โ |
| Type | Open-back | โ |
| Weight | 372g | โ |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter) | โ |
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | โ |
| Price | โ | $39.99 |
| Reddit Sentiment | 58% positive | 100% positive |
| Reddit Mentions | 7 | 1 |