[Enekk]

I know this is a bit atypical, but I need a pair of headphones (or IEMs) that leak noise in, but not much (if any) out.  I work in a fairly quiet office where I need to be aware of the things going on around me, but I'd like to also listen to music and podcasts while I work.  I used to use AirDrives Fits for this purpose, but a) those things broke frequently, b) they didn't sound very good, and c) especially since I wear glasses, they got very uncomfortable very fast.
 
I currently have a Sennheiser PC360 set I use when I work from home (I wish it didn't have the mic) and a pair of ATH-M50s that I use at work.  Unfortunately, the former leak way too much noise out (though are perfect for letting noise in) and the latter isolate me too much.  
 
I'm looking for any suggestions, but my ideal price range is sub $150.
 
Edit: I should say I'd like the final solution to be somewhat comfortable.  The ATHs get a bit hard to wear after a while (hot, not a lot of breathing) and I've had headphones in the past that squeeze way too tightly.

 

[H20Fidelity]

I think you may be better off with some earbuds.
 
There are many nice earbuds surfacing on Head-fi this past year.
 
Take a look at the Venture Electronics thread.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/759219/ve-a-new-and-impressive-earbuds-brand
 
And of course, see what others have to say.

 

[Enekk]

  I think you may be better off with some earbuds.
 
 

 
Thanks for the suggestion.  I think you are probably right that headphones won't be able to meet all my desires at once.  I'll take a look at the ones you linked.

 

[RRod]

I use the Oppo PM-3s at work, and they work decently well both for keeping in the music whilst still keeping me from getting startled by PITA coworkers. During really loud sections, though, I've jumped out of my seat a couple of times from taps on the back. As H20 suggested, my VE Zens (earbuds) are better as a work headphone, but I simply can't wear them as long as the Oppos.

 

[Enekk]

Looking at the various threads about the VE Zens, I'd love to try them, but how on earth do you buy them?  Ali Express?

 

[H20Fidelity]

  Looking at the various threads about the VE Zens, I'd love to try them, but how on earth do you buy them?  Ali Express?

 
Best pop into the thread and enquire where to order, I know many are getting them from Ali Express, just find the correct seller on that site.
 
The VE gear I heard was loaned out to me.

 

[Enekk]

The black editions look awesome, too bad I can't swing that price point.  

 

[Lorspeaker]

just get the $5 Ve Monk

 

[Enekk]

I mean, the Zens are affordable for me, but the black edition is nearly 400 bucks.  Bit of a difference there.

 

[serman005]

If you could locate a used pair, the Senn MX 985 are very nice. Probably too expensive new, though.

 

[Enekk]

  If you could locate a used pair, the Senn MX 985 are very nice. Probably too expensive new, though.

It's too bad they killed that product line.

 

[cocolinho]

VE Monk
Another option for closed headphones would be Sony 100aap, they don't isolate much, they are stylish, comfortable & good sounding.

 

[lsh40]

If I were you, I would use earbuds/iems and only put one side of them into my ear.

 

[Enekk]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.  I've gone with the VE Zens and can't wait to get them!