Over-Ear
Beyerdynamic DT-48A
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Full review dataBeyerdynamic DT-48A vs HiFiMAN Susvara: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beyerdynamic DT-48A vs HiFiMAN Susvara, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Susvara
88Outstanding
$6,000
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN Susvara leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Beyerdynamic DT-48A
- HiFiMAN Susvara
HearWiki score
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88
Sound
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10.0
Value
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4.0
Price (USD)
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$6,000
Specifications
DT-48ASusvara
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- -
- $6,000
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 88
- Released
- -
- 2017
- Driver
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- planar magnetic
- Driver type
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- planar
- Drivers per side
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- 1
- Frequency response
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- 6 Hz - 75 kHz
- Sound signature
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- neutral
- Impedance
- 5 Ω
- 60 Ω
- Weight
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- 450 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic DT-48A
No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.
HiFiMAN Susvara
The HiFiMAN Susvara is a reference-class planar flagship that delivers exceptional transparency, detail, and natural tonality across the spectrum. Its demanding power requirements make it a serious investment for audiophiles with high-end amplification, but those who can drive it are rewarded with top-tier resolution and musicality.
- Pro:Exceptional detail retrieval and transparency
- Pro:Natural, realistic midrange with airy treble
- Pro:Fast, well-textured bass response
- Con:Very power-hungry, needs premium amplification
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Heavy build may impact long-term comfort
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