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I use the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro. Noise cancelling really only works for static noises (like air conditioning, engine roar), which can actually make workspace noise like talking and voices stand out more.

In-ear headphones don't provide enough comfort for extended listening day in day out, so over-ear headphones are the best choice IMO.

Anything of good build quality in the $150+ price range is likely worthwhile, assuming you don't go for the overmarketed brands like Beats. I chose the DT 770 Pro because they are studio-quality, meant to last, and Beyerdynamics even supplies repair parts. They are meant to last through heavy use while providing studio level sound quality.

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I have to concur. I picked up DT 880's in near new condition from someone for about $200 two summers ago. The seller listed them as the 250 ohm version but according to the end of the cord I discovered they're in fact the 600 ohm version. A happy coincidence, as I already had a DAC and amplifier setup for my computer to adequately drive them.

They can be worn all day. My girlfriend referred to them as head pillows. The main downside is, being semi-open, these headphones make no apologies for their clear, audible sound leak, even at sensible volumes. But paired with an amp and DAC, they sound glorious. I've used headphones and monitor speakers nearly five times what I paid, which do expose the warmth and slightly punchier-than-neutral nature of my Beyerdynamic cans, but they're fantastic for enhancing virtually all listening experiences, music or otherwise (games!).

This doesn't match my experience at all. Bose noise cancelling is excellent and completely blocks out my coworkers' voices.

At home I use Beyers and Sennheisers because I enjoy the audio quality, but at work these headphones are as essential to me as my keyboard and mouse.

shrug I have Bose noise cancelling headphones in the drawer at work. For me, they only seem to remove the sound of the air conditioner.

Same here. Watch out for the various versions with different impedance. I have the 80ohm version and on some devices I'm slightly limited in volume. I'd say 80ohms is alright thugh, just don't get the models with higher ohm numbers.

AKGs have a more roomy sound (doesn't sound like the band plays in your head), but for really good overall sound quality you have to get the models that are priced at least 100 bucks more. The half open beyerdynamics might also be an option, but they bleed sound more and block noise less.

Try my earphones from my comment in the thread and maybe you'll like them.

I use the same ones. They are very comfortable and tough, but a bit heavy, so I don't wear them for extended periods of time. I prefer to work without music most of the time, anyway.

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