Hifiman makes some pretty darn good audiophile-grade headphones. Some of my first headphones venturing into the world of audiophilia were the HE1000 V2. It's really game-changing when you experience something like that for the first time. The unfortunate thing is that at the time I would have never paid that much money for a pair of headphones. But, what if you didn't have to?
Ok, before you think I'm about to compare the HE1000 V2 to the new closed-back Sundara just released by Hifiman, let me explain.
Many times the big turn-off about being an audiophile is the price of some of the gear. Yeah, I get it, stuff can get pricey. But it's also my job to educate those of you who might be on the fence that there are other options worth investing in a little more. You don't have to go out and blow your paycheck to do it either. I'd even argue that those starting out will get more return on their investment if they take incremental steps rather than cashing out twenty grand on a complete system. Taking these steps is crucial in not only understanding but appreciating what more expensive gear can offer if you choose to go that route.