HiFiMAN Sundara vs Sony / MDR-M1ST Wired High Resolution Monitor Headphones
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
βWhat 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.β
#11 in Gaming Headsets
Sony
Sony / MDR-M1ST Wired High Resolution Monitor Headphones
$319.00
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Fun sound signature
- +Deep bass
- +Easy to listen high frequency
- +Spot on mid range
- +Plays loud distortion-free
βHey, I have the Sony m1, itβs a really interesting headphone. Traditionally a headphone made for studio work shouldnβt be this fun! Thatβs what the headphone is, itβs got loads of deep bass, easy to lβ
Specifications Comparison
| Spec | HiFiMAN Sundara | Sony / MDR-M1ST Wired High Resolution Monitor Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 80mm Planar Magnetic | β |
| Frequency Response | 6Hzβ75kHz | β |
| Impedance | 37Ξ© | β |
| Type | Open-back | β |
| Weight | 372g | β |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter) | β |
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | β |
| Price | β | $319.00 |
| Reddit Sentiment | 58% positive | 100% positive |
| Reddit Mentions | 7 | 1 |