[shnjb]

I travel often and while I'm not an audiophile, I do have some experience with these types of equipments:
-pioneer sb22
-shure se300 (i think it was)
-ultimate ears some dual driver in-ear earphones
-ath-m50x.
 
now all of these products have served me well but I'm looking for something that I will be happy with for at least 5 years now.
 
I would like good isolation, good looks, good build quality and better sound than the ath-m50x, which sounded pretty good although a little bass heavy.
 
What do you recommend?

 

[shnjb]

Oh I listen to variety of music, everything from classical, electronic dance music, trendy hip-hop to audiobook

 

[KG Jag]

What will be feeding and driving these cans?

 

[shnjb]

mostly just my iPhone.
 
DAC is possible (if I buy one) and I do have a FLAC playing mp3 player (kowon or something) but I'm not truly an audiophile so I don't know if I would ever do that.

 

[KG Jag]

For on the go use without an amp, I recommend the NAD VISO HP50, PSB M4U 1, Focal Spirit Pro or Sony MDR 7520.  These are listed in order from warm to dead neutral (I call it a tie in that regard between the FS and Sony).  See:
 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/two-strike-zone-focal-spirit-professional-and-spirit-classic
 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/i-love-these-headphonesthe-nad-viso-hp50
 
and
 
http://www.cnet.com/products/psb-m4u-1/
 
If you want more bass than a warm headphone offers, there are others who can help you with that type of sound signature(s).
 
Looks are almost entirely subject (and not important to me)--so you'll have to decide about that.

 

[shnjb]

Thanks.
 
I guess I'm looking for premium quality and feel of the product, like a nice Arco lamp or a Herman Miller Eames or a hand-finished watch.