ok lets remove the noise canceling ability and explore from there... I would like no battery required entirely then.    I work in rather noisy environments, the less external noise the better :)

I do not want in ear, I want over ear.  I also need a single removable 3.5mm audio cord running to one side of the phones.  

No noise canceling and I want a pair of over ear as I wear glasses and have ear piercings, fatigue/comfort is huge for me.  They clamped my head like a vice grip :)  

I have been looking for the right headphone for quite some time and I'm abusing the leniency of Best Buys return policy.  I am looking for an over ear headphone.  I would like Noise Canceling (but I would like them to work without a battery if it runs out or its not on), a single removable 3.5...