Pitt,
I'll be stuck in supplemental housing in a dorm next year with about 5 other kids, and when playing poker want everything they say/listen to drowned out. Price isn't really a consideration (although spending 500+ seems unnecessary as I'm won't be producing music or anything.) It seems as though Bose makes the only noise cancellation headphones, but they have an absolutely god awful reputation. I also put in some long sessions ~8 hours, and canal head phones seem to get uncomfortable over those long periods. My question is basically will a Closed Circumaural get the job done or do I need the bose noise cancellation?
Here's my preliminary top 3
http://www.headphonereviews.org/head...;headphoneId=1
http://www.headphonereviews.org/head...headphoneId=86
http://www.headphonereviews.org/head...headphoneId=41
Unless the noise cancellation is a must, these seem like solid choices. Also is an amp at all necessary if I solely plan on listen to mp3's through my computer, and occasionally iPod? Also thanks for your time.