HiFiMAN Sundara vs HD 490 PRO Open-Back Professional Headphone
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
#8 in Gaming Headsets
Sennheiser
HD 490 PRO Open-Back Professional Headphone
$429.00
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Comfortable
- +Light
- +Soft and pleasant pads
- +Precise noise placement
- +Not hard to drive
Cons
- -Poor vocals
- -Poor treble
- -Cable on the 490's is terrible
- -Not a substantial upgrade (over r70x for mixing)
โKeep it on low gain for HD 490... this setup is pretty dang amazing. Legit endgame setup for a lot of people. ... Also the cable on the 490's is terrible in my opinion.โ
Specifications Comparison
| Spec | HiFiMAN Sundara | HD 490 PRO Open-Back Professional Headphone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $429.00 |
| Reddit Sentiment | 58% positive | 100% positive |
| Reddit Mentions | 7 | 1 |