Bose - QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

Hi OP. Firstly if your reasoning for no Bluetooth for security reasons ( they might pair to your device) it seems a bit paranoid. Physical range is limited and there is an authorization required. With that said... Anything with BT means built in battery which means not bifl so in the spirit of the sub I would not suggest that. You don't sound like an audiophile but good sound quality and build quality go hand and hand. If your goal is blocking noise you can do enough without noise cancelling as it adds complexity to the system and making it last not as long. IEMs are a good low tech reliable option. Had mine for several years now. If you want cans I would suggest some basic closed back headphones... Sennheiser or akg maybe some higher end sony are where I would stick to...again stick to wired close back. Many of which I have worn to heck and have changed out the ear pads and they feel brand new If you absolutely must have active noise cancelling, I do have a pair of nose qc25 with double A batteries that I don't frequent as much but they are like 15 years old. I spend way too much money on audio equipment for the sake of my noisy commute. Unfortunately it is too convenient to have Bluetooth true wireless earbuds with noise cancelling so I have worked through several of them. My bifl audio equipment stays put at home or work.

not certain whether they still make them, but the bose qc25 is great: wired connection, replaceable battery, spare parts are available and user replaceable, audio profile is non-fatiguing for extended listening, excellent active noise cancellation  (wired connection also makes them handy for flying) the newer bluetooth models don’t have user-replaceable batteries last i checked, so that may limit their usable lifespan . (edit: qc25 does still seem to be available)

I have used the Bose QC since the 25, then 35 and 45 - the Ultra is the absolute WORST. It has no on off button - so if it does not auto turn on when you put it on - you have the press the button about 16 times to get it to turn on. It is brutal. Definitely do not buy the Ultra

Find a pair of Bose QC 25. They use 1 AAA battery and do pretty good noise cancellation. All the new wireless headphones let you use a cable, but noise cancellation doesn’t work. Although, that may have changed with the newest headphones. EDIT, make sure you have an adapter for your iPhone, the QC 25 use old iPhone port.

I bought my Bose QC25s after I started working with a coworker I could not tolerate for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Worked great. My new QC26s are slightly better. Not cheap but worth it IMO

I have the Bose QC25. I'm on my 2nd pair. Good sound, very comfortable and great noise cancelling.

The original version is best. I have the both the plastic and metal ones, surprisingly the plastics are my favorite…tactile buttons and noticeably lighter 

I have the same model pictured in Black. I bought them in 2014. Over 11 years of daily use, first used at school then at work and they’re still working great. I’ve only had to replace the cups once. Not sure what you do with your stuff but they sure as hell don’t owe me anything anymore.

My good 'ol Bose QC25 folds up quite well, I use a dedicated audio to USB-C cable so no issues with Bluetooth and charging batteries.

Thank you , so I’ve had the Q25 over the years for flying and super impressed hence I upgraded to the QC over ear phones thought the ANC was really average sent two pairs back bought the ultras buds super Impressed due to the ear canals but not good for flying / sleeping and I bought the ultras over ear seem better anc but as you mentioned still hear people chatting where a the buds completely block everything .

Thank you , so I’ve had the Q25 over the years for flying and super impressed hence I upgraded to the QC over ear phones thought the ANC was really average sent two pairs back bought the ultras buds super Impressed due to the ear canals but not good for flying / sleeping and I bought the ultras over ear seem better anc but as you mentioned still hear people chatting where a the buds completely block everything .