Developers, what headphones do you find best to wear while coding?

For the most part I use the Sennheiser's. They sound great and are open, so you can hear people talking if someone wants to get your attention. They are very comfortable and I can wear them all day without a problem. They come with a pretty long cord too, which I guess is a plus for some people.

If I want to be dead to the world, I'll put in the UE's. Even if you aren't playing any music, they will block out most of the outside world. The sound is better than the Sennheiser's, but I tend to only have one earphone in most of the time, so that I can hear people come by. Also, the cord is pretty short, so without an extension, you're limited in the range you can travel around.

I would try to sway anyone away from using Bose headphones. Really, you're paying for the name, not the sound.

If you want to do some research, I would suggest checking out Headfonia [3]. They have really well thought out reviews on most of the headphones/earphones/amps in any budget range.

1: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FE...

2: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Ultimate-Ears-Noise-Isolating...

3: http://www.headfonia.com/

1. Best sound I've ever heard from headphones (compared to Bose QC2, Seinnheiser HD-280/202, Audio-Technica ATH-M50). Frequency response sounds flat to my ears but it could use a bit more dynamic range. However, the great sound is partly due to their open back design which leaks sound like a siv. This means I can't listen to music as loud as I want sometimes when in the office or library.

2. Huge foam cushions are super comfy. I often leave them on for full 8 hour days with no comfort issues.

3. Well built mainly due to their simplicity. They have a very unique retro design which I like but others may think is ugly. 1 year warranty.

Audio is very subjective so reviews like this aren't worth much. Your best bet is to find an audio dealer that sells the headphones you're interested in for a couple hours of listening.