Ask 25 different people and you'll likely get 25 different answers. Find a pair that fits well and sounds good to you. I use my trusty old Gray Ghost originals most of the time. Had them for several years and they never let me down. Great sound reproduction, terrific noise "blocking" and just plain fit well on my huge melon. I think they cost around $80 or so. However, when it gets hot in the summer time, I sometimes slip on a pair of the Garrett Ace phones. I know, some of you are laughing. No volume controls, small straight cord and zero noise blocking. But honestly, for around $14, they sound pretty good. Nice reproduction of sounds and they are definitely cooler than the GG or any other's that fit around your ears. Not what most would consider to be their #1 headphone. But for a backup, or that set you want to wear when it is 100 degrees out, they work well for me. JMHO Randy