[anonuserheadfi]

My friend wants a headphone that sounds good, but doesn't want a headphone that looks weird.
I am assuming that he will not buy a DAC.
 
Anyone got a suggestion?
I have HD 25-1 II, and it's very uncomfortable to me. Something comfortable would be nice, since he said he wants to listen while studying at college.
 
He listens to modern music, and a bit of additional bass wouldn't be bad I think.

 

[Acix]

Try some UIltrasones. 

 

[NA Blur]

The Skullcandy RocNation Aviator ( black ) may be something to look into.  They actually sound really good for the price and the styling says student without saying "Hey look at my ridiculous cans."
http://www.headphone.com/headphones/skullcandy-aviator.php
 
What does your friend think of your HD-25-1 ii?  Perhaps they will find them quite comfortable.  That would be my next recommendation.
http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-25-1-ii.php
 
Another option would be the very impressive beyerdynamic DT1350.  They are on-ear and I found them pretty comfortable, but I did not find them more comfortable than the HD-25-1-ii.
http://www.headphone.com/headphones/beyerdynamic-dt-1350.php

 

[valerianaoff]

+1 for Ultrasones
 
V-Moda M80 or wait for the V-MODA M100
 
Sennheiser Amperior
 
+1 for Beyers DT1350
 
Cheerz!