HiFiMAN Susvara vs Sony Mdr-R10: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HiFiMAN Susvara vs Sony Mdr-R10, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

HiFiMAN Susvara leads on 4 of 4 measures.

HiFiMAN Susvara
Sony Mdr-R10

HearWiki score

Sound

9.6

Value

4.4

Price (USD)

$6,000

$11,000

Specifications

SusvaraMdr-R10

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $6,000; $11,000
HearWiki score: 77; Not scored
Released: 2017; 1988
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: planar magnetic; 50 mm dynamic
Driver type: planar; dynamic
Driver size: -; 50 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 6 Hz - 75 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature: neutral; -
Impedance: 60 Ω; 40 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 100 dB/mW
Controls: -; none
Weight: 450 g; 400 g
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: No; -
Balanced connection: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of HiFiMAN Susvara vs Sony Mdr-R10
Spec	HiFiMAN Susvara	Sony Mdr-R10
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$6,000	$11,000
HearWiki score	77 / 100 Great	Not scored
Released	2017	1988
Audio
Driver	planar magnetic	50 mm dynamic
Driver type	planar	dynamic
Driver size	-	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	6 Hz - 75 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature	neutral	-
Impedance	60 Ω	40 Ω
Sensitivity	-	100 dB/mW
Features
Controls	-	none
Design
Weight	450 g	400 g
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	No	-
Balanced connection	Yes	Yes

What reviewers said

HiFiMAN Susvara

The HiFiMAN Susvara is a flagship planar magnetic headphone with a neutral sound signature, delivering exceptional detail, natural timbre, and fast, textured bass. It offers a highly refined and airy presentation, though it demands powerful amplification to reach its full potential. This reference-class model is built for audiophiles seeking top-tier transparency and technical performance.

Pro:Exceptional resolution and detail retrieval
Pro:Natural, realistic midrange and timbre
Pro:Fast, textured bass response

Con:Extremely power-hungry, requires high-end amplification
Con:Very expensive flagship pricing
Con:Heavy at 450g, may cause fatigue over long sessions

Sony Mdr-R10

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