[Object113]

Klipsch HP 3 pretty good for classical . and you can find them for around 900 new.
if you can add another 1k then Audio Technica adx5000

 

[IkSak]

A second hand HD 800

EDIT: with an SDR modification

I tried the HD800 yesterday, and it's absolutely amazing for classic music and I was so fortunate to buy it for US$ 540. I'm overall very pleased, particularly for large orchestral pieces, it is on a different tier than other headphones. I should point that for the price, the AKG K7XX is an awesome headphone for classic. I'm now reading about the SDR mod, though I don't feel that it is needed for classic music as it is for another genres

 

[liampanto]

Do you believe

Beyerdynamic DT660/880/T1, Sennheiser HD580/600/800, AKG K702/K812

Do you believe that k712s are not as good for classical music as k702s, or you do not recommend them for another reason?

 

[The Socialist Nerd]

I use a pair of Audeze LCD-2CBs for critical listening of classical music.

 

[pataburd]

I am enjoying the Focal Clear, balanced. Dvorak's 9th Symphony, Ion Marin and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, sounds really really good right now.

 

[Me x3]

Do you believe
Do you believe that k712s is not as good for classical music as k702s, or you do not recommend them for another reason?

Your preference is very important here.
AKG K702's sound is lighter and more expansive while AKG K712's sound is more full bodied and relaxed in the upper midrange.

 

[Tsukuyomi]

I really enjoyed my Beyerdynamic DT1990 for classical and film scores. Ive recently tried the Hifiman Arya, but they're quite out of budget fkr both of us(for now).

I would also consider the Sennheiser 660S, despite not being a sennheiser fan, i was surprised with their ability to distinguish detail in violins for various albums i had, that being said i did find the DT1990 better in every way than the 660S.

One fault the DT1990 have is that they require an amp, i wouldn't recommend using them on a mobile device or desktop solution with a proper amp to drive them. The 660S can be pushed by a phone, dap, laptop or PCs internal sound card.

 

[pataburd]

The discontinued AKG K501, if you can find a pair, would be another excellent choice.

 

[liampanto]

Your preference is very important here.
AKG K702's sound is lighter and more expansive while AKG K712's sound is more full bodied and relaxed in the upper midrange.

That's not an easy choice.
Thx

 

[bmichels]

STAX SR009 or... SHURE KSE 1500 In-Ear.

 

[Audio Aficionado]

I would love to own/hear a Stax or the Focal Utopia for classical music. For now i'm using a B&W P9 Signature and i'm in absolute awe of it's sound, makes listening to classical music a rather personal experience. Audio Quest Nighthawk would be my next best choice for the genre but imo doesn't come close to the level of sound quality achievable of the P9 Signature.

 

[AudioThief]

Stax L300/L500/L700 or one of the older Stax like the 507 or Pro.

Stax 009.

The 007 mk1 was good but not perfect - lacked the presence in the treble region compared to the lambdas and 009.

As for dynamic, HD800.

 

[pataburd]

AKG K501 with Neotech UP-OCC solid core copper cable.

 

[generick]

Stax L300/L500/L700 or one of the older Stax like the 507 or Pro.

Stax 009.

The 007 mk1 was good but not perfect - lacked the presence in the treble region compared to the lambdas and 009.

As for dynamic, HD800.

Great picks, but I must say, after comparing my L500 to my HD 800, I preferred the HD 800. Although at first listen, the stax has more wow factor, after a while the slightly V shaped sound combined with the almost complete absence of sub bass made certain instruments, particularly violas seem boomy. This along with the much inferior soundstage makes them a worse pick in my books.

 

[Marce]

I would say Focal products could be a contender here if we're talking about musicality. There's also Meze products which also emphasize on warmth, highs, and natural sounding music.