Bose are great headphones for looking like you are an audiophile. If you aren't an audiophile. Some audiophiles might well think, "Why are you wearing those? Y

Bose are great headphones for looking like you are an audiophile. If you aren't an audiophile. Some audiophiles might well think, "Why are you wearing those? You're not on an airplane!" I much prefer passive noise isolation. Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm is my recommendation, especially if you like bass. The 80 Ohm is much easier to drive, and you can even run them off your laptop in a pinch. The earpads are pretty good stock. Not everyone's head is compatible with big circles pressed up against them, however.