I recently bought a pair of Hifiman Sundaras. I was using the hd560s before this. I was very underwhelmed by these cans. The soundstage is not as wide as I expected it to be, although I could hear the difference compared to my hd560s. The resolution was good and I was able to hear sounds I couldn’t hear before. But the overall sound was also underwhelming, I can’t find the right word for it, but it sounded as if it was lacking “power”. I thought my hd560s sounded better.

I am running the headphones through my Focusrite Solo. Is that the issue? I have seen reviews saying that the Hifiman Sundaras require proper amplification, and I am thinking of purchasing the Liquid Spark. Would love to hear your advice!

  • RadBadTad@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I am running the headphones through my Focusrite Solo. Is that the issue?

    Almost certainly not.

    Have you done any eq correction? U/oratory1990 tests headphones and gives EQ recipes to apply the Harman curve, which helps pretty much every headphone to sound its best (in my opinion).

    Here is his recipe for the Sundaras

    Replacing your DAC or amp will give basically no change in sound whatsoever. You’ll be relying on the placebo effect to convince you that you’re happier.