Audeze MM-500 vs HIFIMAN SUNDARA Closed-Back
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudezeMM-500 | HIFIMANSUNDARA Closed-Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2022 | August 2022 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 90 mm | – |
| Back | Open | Closed |
| Impedance | 18 ohms | 20 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | 90 mm planar magnetic; Fluxor magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 5 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 100 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point); maximum SPL over 130 dB; THD < 0.1% at 100 dB SPL, 1 kHz; max power handling 5 W RMS; minimum power over 100 mW, recommended over 250 mW | Planar magnetic with Stealth Magnets and NEO supernano diaphragm (NsD); 6 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 98 dB |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 495 g | 432 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; extra-plush leather ear pads; adjustable spring steel headband; machined aluminium structure | Over-ear, closed-back; hand-assembled beechwood ear cups; lightweight matte black headband with headstrap and adjustment blocks; clip-on ear pads |
| Works with | Braided cable; 6.3 mm (1/4") to 3.5 mm adapter | Detachable dual-sided cable with 3.5 mm connectors at each cup; 6.35 mm adapter |
| In the box | MM-500 headphones, braided cable, standard travel case, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, certificate of authenticity and warranty cards | Headphones, dual-sided 3.5 mm cable, 6.35 mm adapter |
