AKG K361 vs HIFIMAN SUNDARA
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AKGK361 | HIFIMANSUNDARA | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2019 | February 2018 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 50 mm | – |
| Back | Closed | Open |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 32 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, 50 mm with pure OFC voice coils; 15 Hz – 28 kHz; 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz | Planar magnetic with NEO "supernano" Diaphragm (NsD), 1–2 microns thick; 6 Hz – 75 kHz; sensitivity 92 dB. The 2018 original was listed at 37 ohms, 94 dB and 372 g |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 219 g (better) | 342 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, closed-back with oval earcups; slow-retention foam ear pads; adjustable calibrated headband; earcups swivel 90 degrees; folds | Over-ear, open-back; metal headband with a weight-spreading headstrap and two adjustment blocks; angled, bevelled ear pads (new pads in the 2020 revision, per RTINGS); matte black anodised aluminium cups |
| Works with | Detachable cables, 3.0 m and 1.2 m straight, with 3.5 mm plugs; 3.5 to 6.5 mm adapter | Detachable 1.5 m crystalline copper cable with 3.5 mm plug and 3.5 mm connectors at each cup; 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter |
| Colours | Black | – |
| In the box | K361 headphones, 3.0 m and 1.2 m straight cables, 3.5 to 6.5 mm adapter, carrying pouch | Headphones, 1.5 m cable (3.5 mm plug), 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter, ear pads (fitted) |
