Over-Ear
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
84Great
$149
Full review dataAustrian Audio Hi-X15 vs HiFiMAN Sundara Closed: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Austrian Audio Hi-X15 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Austrian Audio Hi-X15 - Great overall at around $149.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Sundara Closed
62Average
$149
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
Sound8.5
Value9.0
HiFiMAN Sundara Closed
Sound7.0
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | Austrian Audio Hi-X15 | HiFiMAN Sundara Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $149 | $149 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | planar |
| Driver size | 44 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 12Hz-24kHz | 6Hz-50kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | 98 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 113 | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 255 g | 432 g |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
What reviewers said
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
The Austrian Hi-X15 is a wired over-ear headphone that brings studio-grade clarity and detail to a budget-friendly price point. Its lightweight, foldable build and low-impedance design make it a practical choice for on-the-go engineers, while the 44mm dynamic drivers deliver a balanced, revealing sound that suits tracking and mixing tasks. It offers impressive value for those seeking transparent monitoring without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Con:Lacks Bluetooth or multipoint connectivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Some technical specifications are not fully disclosed
HiFiMAN Sundara Closed
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