That was one of the major gifts around here - I bought all my ladies new phones - BJ's had a good sale on some Able Planet that got excellent customer reviews for $40/set. I was afraid they weren't going to show up in time, and my local store had a clearance sale on one of their styles - so my brother in-law got a similar pair, too.
http://www.bjs.com/able-planet-nc18...n-ear-headphones---neon-purple.product.227366
(They came in a rainbow of colors - one daughter got purple, one blue, my wife got charcoal grey so it would be work boring.)
Able Planet NC180PRM True Fidelity Active Noise Canceling On-Ear Headphones - Neon Purple
Tune out the sounds around you when you tune in! These NC180PRM True Fidelity on-ear headphones from Able Planet feature an audio experience that has to be heard to be believed. The state-of-the-art noise canceling neon purple headphones express your personal style and filter out any undesirable sound around you. With an In-Wire feature, you'll enjoy music that's full of rich bass sounds, clear high tones and intelligible speech. An in-line volume control makes for easy adjustment to safe listening levels without ever having to hunt for the volume control again. The foldable compact design and leatherette padded earcups allow for a comfortable listening experience and make these the the ideal on-the-go headphones. Enjoy instant listening with the included stereo and airline adapters as well as 1/AAA battery.
Product Features:
State-of-the-art noise canceling on-ear headphones deliver a complete audio experience
Neon purple expresses your personal style
Filter out any undesirable sounds around you
Versatile In-Wire feature lets you enjoy music that's full of rich bass sounds, clear high tones and intelligible speech
In-line volume control for easy adjustment to safe listening levels
Foldable and compact design for the ultimate in portability
Leatherette padded earcups create a comfortable listening experience
Instant listening with stereo and airline adapters and 1/AAA battery
Includes headphones, 1/4" home stereo adapter, airline adapter, 1/AAA battery and soft carrying pouch
Warranty: lifetime limited
Model Number: NC180PRM
Estimated Delivery: 3-5 Business Days
Headphone Style: On-Ear
Color: Neon Purple
Water-Resistant: No
Noise Canceling: Yes
Sound Isolating: Yes
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Ear Cushions : Soft Leatherette
Connector Type: 3.5mm Plug
Cord Length: 47 1/4"L (approx.)
Coil Cord: Black Plastic
Folding: Yes
Material(s): Electronic Components
Includes: Headphones, 1/4" Home Stereo Adapter, Airline Adapter, 1/AAA Battery, Soft Carrying Pouch
Dimensions: 3 3/4"D x 6"W x 7"H
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
(Model NC180PRM)
I have a pair of Bose over the ear that I bought a couple of years ago.
I know there are sets that are a LOT more expensive out there - but for our purposes, these seem to be working very well. My 22YO loves them.