For earbuds, I really really recommend Shure EC115 headphones (about $100). I just bought the Bose QC15's & will try them out today for the first time for LGA-ORD - they feel a little funny when you turn the NC function on - so I don't know how much I'll like them - but the Shure's are the best out there (and I've had the Bose earbuds as well - Shure's just feel/sound better)