Unique situation, Needs Headphone Advice

[mook_misanthrope]

I have a unique situation. I work in a secure facility for the Air Force and have severe restrictions on the audio equipment I can have in the building, I am also Cheap and primarily listen to audio books at work. 

 

Imposed Requirements:

No microphones 

No Active noise canceling 

No internal processing 

No internal memory

No wireless connectivity

No Bluetooth

No Radio of any kind

 

My requirements:

Over the ear headphones

I would like replaceable cords

I would like replaceable ear cups

I would like closed headphones, I know that open headphones give a better sound stage but work is noisy sometimes

Also Cheep would be nice

 

 

Thanks all, I know that you guys know way more than I do and hope you can help.

 

 

[aithos]

I'm not 100% sure whether the ear cups of these are replaceable, but you could look at the audio technica ath-m50x.  Those are reasonably priced, closed back and have replaceable cables.  The other thing you need to consider is what your source is, if you're in a secure area I'm guessing you can't have your phone so what are you intending to use to play your audio books?

[Dackzy]

I would stay away from the M50x because they are uncomfortable, bit muddy mids, bad highs and the headband and pads gets worn out fast.

 

A budget would be nice to know, but some cheap headphones with good isolation and a fairly balanced sound would be the nvx xpt100. They got remove able pads and cable and I think you get two different pads with it.