What are some good headphones?

Looking for some nice noise cancelling ones in the ~300USD range. Something noise cancelling, closed back, wireless with good sound quality for an audiophile like me. 

What headphones you all using? 

 
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I'm a huge music and podcast guy so I'll just give a ranking of headphones I have right now:

Powerbeats 0/10 because they fell apart in three months would not recommend

Airpods OG 5.5/10 (good for calls and gym, cheapish)

Airpods Pro 7/10 (good for calls and gym)

Sony WH-1000XM3 for cheapish over the ear ($200) 8.5/10

Sony WH-1000XM4 for over the ear ($280) 9/10

Airpods Max if you want to splurge for over the ear experience ($550) 9.7/10 they are great

Would recommend either of the Sonys or the Airpods Max 

 

Bose is solid, I've tested some out. I personally think the XM4 is slightly better at noise cancellation, more comfy, and a better value but you probably can't go wrong with either.

 

As an audiophile, second the WH-1000XM4.

Consistently rated as the best over-the-ear headphones on the market right now.

AirPod Pros are solid for calls and one-offs.

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I have had the Hesh 2 Wireless for a few years and they are very durable - a good workout headphone. Not too expensive either. And the call quality is great. 

I broke a pair skimboarding, but got another pair. I've worn these headphones in the NYC 5th Ave mile to get a 5:19 in 2018. 

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