As far as non-earbud headphones go, the Sennheiser PXC-250 noise canceling headphones can't be beat considering the combination of compact portability (they fold and fit into a small, well-padded travel case), performance, and price. Amazon.com has them for $116.96 including shipping and handling:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846

Here are a couple of independent reviews on the Sennheisers:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sennheiser_P...-21258924.html
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?s=1d2 8c2d31837f9de54e7e4dac7af0b8a&threadid=23928&highl ight=Sennheiser+PXC250

[This message has been edited by cAAl (edited 07-01-2003).]