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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs HIFIMAN Sundara

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (121 vs 79). None of the 16 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.

Comments naming both
16
Say they own both
1
Choose the DT 770 PRO
0
Choose the Sundara
0

Preference evidence:Limited0 explicit choices among 16 comments naming both.What the levels mean

Counted across 11 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROHIFIMAN Sundara
Typical price$160cheaper$179
Overall rank#3higher#7
People who recommend it121more79
Say they own it184more109
Mentions988more806
Typeclosed-back wiredopen-back planar wired
Known forClosed-backBassBuilt to lastPlanar detailHomeAmp helps
Best forRecommended as a closed-back that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.The planar most often recommended under $200, by people who already have, or will buy, a small desktop amp.
BuyAmazon · $160Amazon · $179

#3 overall

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)

1 of the 16 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
  • Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
  • One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
  • Wide-sounding for a closed design

The complaints

  • Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
  • Non-detachable cable on the classic version
  • Clamp is tight for larger heads

In their words

#7 overall

HIFIMAN Sundara

5 of the 16 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Planar speed and detail that people say is unmatched at the price
  • Good soundstage and imaging; responds well to EQ
  • Frequently on sale or open-box direct from HIFIMAN, which is how many owners bought it
  • Comfortable and clean; several owners say they stopped shopping after buying it

The complaints

  • Needs a proper amp or DAC/amp; weak from a phone
  • Older units had driver failures and some people call HIFIMAN build and quality control poor
  • Tuning takes getting used to; a couple of listeners simply do not like planars

In their words

Questions people ask about this pair

Every answer is built from the counts on this page, not from our own listening.

Is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO better than the HIFIMAN Sundara?
None of the 16 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 121 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 79 the HIFIMAN Sundara. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the HIFIMAN Sundara?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is cheaper: $160 against $179 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the HIFIMAN Sundara?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: 121 people recommend it against 79. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is #3 and the HIFIMAN Sundara is #7.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the HIFIMAN Sundara?
Yes. 1 of the 16 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 1 say they own the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 5 the HIFIMAN Sundara.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the HIFIMAN Sundara?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some. About the HIFIMAN Sundara: needs a proper amp or DAC/amp; weak from a phone. The full lists are on each side below.

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