When you're looking at headphones at this price point, I really feel everything has to come together, especially from a comfort and performance standpoint, to earn an excellent rating overall. These guys are excellent in certain areas but merely good to very good in others.
The AKG K495 NCs are stylish, well-built headphones with excellent fit and finish; They sound good, offer effective noise cancellation, and are rechargeable via USB.
At $350, they're pricey--and should sound even more refined; a little light on the bass