jacobsnchz14 said: "I am looking for other options like over-the-ear or noise-canceling headphones like Bose, Beats, etc. but aren’t bass heavy. Looking for suggestions or recommendations!"
I work in sound for a living, and I always recommend avoiding Beats. They're very expensive for the relatively low quality that they provide, both in terms of sound and build quality. Bose sounds better for sure. They aren't the best in terms of sound quality, but their noise cancelling is unparalleled, so if that's what's important to you, they should be very high on your list to consider.
For over-ear headphones, Sennheiser makes some fantastic options. I personally have their HD 4.20s over-ear headphones, and they're still super comfortable after a year. While they aren't noise cancelling they do a great job of blocking out sound. I've used them on planes, the subway, and walking around in midtown, and I've never had a complaint about their sound blocking.
If you're in NYC, head over to B&H. They have almost all the headphones they sell available to try out, and they'll even let you plug in your own phone or audio player so you can use whatever music or audio files you like. If you're not in NYC, see if you have an electronics store near you that has a similar set-up. Sound is incredibly subjective, and what I think sounds amazing, you may hate, or the other way around.
Other recommended brands: Shure, Klipsch, Audio-technica.
