I have been on the hunt for some decent, non-Chinese headphones. Choices are limited unless you want to spend the big bucks. Some Audio-Technique (Japan) and Beyerdynamic (Germany) look good. Grado (Brooklyn, NY) are another option.
I use buds but Skull Candy were decent. Now I use the ones that came with my Samsung phone. REALLY very good. Can't remember the brand (at the GF's right now).
Used the Bose noise cancelling jobs in the Navy. 300 bucks a pop. They were ok but I don't like an over the ear item.