einat162 t1_j4kkatd wrote on January 16, 2023 at 10:39 AM

Sony MDR ZX 110NA might be what you are looking for.

Does it have to be wired? I had the belief, for a very long time, cheap Bluetooth headphones didn't get yet to decent sound level, and my JBL Tune500BT proved me wrong (about 35 GBP on Amazon). They are not NC but suprised me in terms of sound quality .

Mr_Truckasaurus OP t1_j4kowzf wrote on January 16, 2023 at 11:39 AM

Hey thanks for the suggestion, although do you happen to have a recommendations for earphones/earbuds? I'm a bit paranoid about wearing expensive headphones around the city.

The reason I'm not too keen on wireless is because batteries tend to lose charge overtime and especially in cold weather (England is very chilly). Perhaps I'm making it a bigger deal than it actually is, but it's a worry I'd rather not have :)

einat162 t1_j4l660t wrote on January 16, 2023 at 2:27 PM

There shouldn't be a problem with a little bit of rain.

UpgrayeddSmurphy t1_j4lff5c wrote on January 16, 2023 at 3:34 PM

I've had the same pair of JBL buds for like 4 years now. I've tried newer models and the new galaxy ones, and always go back to the older JBLs. I just bought another pair of over ears for my switch that are super comfy and sound reducing for like 30 on sale from amazon, too. I think JBL makes the best of what I have tried, and they are usually decently priced.

einat162 t1_j4oi1jh wrote on January 17, 2023 at 3:41 AM

The models I mentioned (JBL & Sony) are not buds.