Most detailed cans + player, budget ~800$

[that guy]

I have clip and Phonak PFE. Looking for sound signature similar to PFE with grey filters (low bass). Having read this thread I tend to lean for Sony MDR-SA5000 and HM-601. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[skip252]

For the headphones, no suggestion. I don't own any extremely detailed IEMs and won't recommend what I haven't experienced. As far as the HM-601 I would suggest you read the opinions expressed in this thread from someone who has heard and tested it. It details not just test results but actual listening experience.

[dfkt]

Hifiman players are bullshit. They don't sound any better than any other quality player, but they have infinitely worse firmware and usability.

[Marvin the Martian]

I'd buy a Coby player before I bought a HiFiMan player.

[that guy]

Thank you for the replies, I'll get clip+ then. Any suggestions on the cans?

[The DarkSide]

Aiaiai tma-1,....

[Satellite_6]

Originally Posted by that guy

I tend to lean for Sony MDR-SA5000. . .

Are you not planning to listen to music in noisy settings at all? Buy the HD 650's instead. . . and if you really want a portable set up go with a Cowon or something and a portable amp.

[that guy]

Originally Posted by Satellite_6

Are you not planning to listen to music in noisy settings at all? Buy the HD 650's instead. . . and if you really want a portable set up go with a Cowon or something and a portable amp.

For noisy environments I'll use PFE. This must be a portable set up, this is the only reason I don't get stax.

[keyb_gr]

I'd look into K601, DT880 and maybe HD600. Be aware that the AKGs are a little hard to drive (not quite as much as the 701s when going by the specs, but still not a terribly easy load) and thus may benefit from an amp. Sheer volume on the Clip+ should be high enough in any case, though you may get within 10 dB of maximum on classical with replaygain on.