I've been looking at the Sennheiser PX-300 and the Audiotechnica

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica.../dp/B000OMKR8E

He does not want earbuds, otherwise I would be looking at the Shure. I think the AT would be more sturdy for every day use over the PX-300's. I'm also considering the PXC_350's

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PXC...0314629&sr=1-9

It's a little more than I want to spend though. He has some other things he will be getting for Xmas.