Need recommendation

@mike_in_nc Does that mean that the Sony can’t connect to an iPhone?

@hifinut51 - I assume that the Sonys will connect to an iPhone just fine. What it means is that it won’t connect using LDAC, but it will connect using the best Bluetooth codec that the headphones and the iPhone have in common. Since there are so many iPhones, I expect that will be whatever the best Bluetooth codec is that Apple has provided.

I am not an expert, especially on Apple devices, so I suggest you check the specs and/or buy from a place that will let you return the headphones if you don’t like them.

Since I've actually owned both the Bose & Senheiser mentioned above, I second the Bose.  I couldn't sell the Senheiser fast enough.  

Bose also makes some of the best noise canceling headsets for pilots as well.  I believe experience trumps hearsay as far as recommendations go.  

Right. Bose and Sony are the two most often recommended, at least in the comparative reviews I've seen.

FWIT, I was at my wife’s office and found multiple pairs of the Sony WH1000XM4’s NIB gathering dust in a cabinet. I grabbed a pair as I’m starting to fly more often. I installed the Sony app on my IPhone and let them play for a few hours. I’m not a big headphone user but I was pleasantly surprised by their SQ. I stream Tidal and Qbuzz from my IPhone using the Sony app and they play fine. I recently went on a multi day tuna trip from San Diego and the bunks are pretty loud when the boat is traveling. The Sonys did well with the low frequencies and vibrations of the boat with or without music. I can’t comment as far as comparisons to the audiophile brands, but they were definitely more comfortable than my Audeze 2’s I have at home, especially while laying flat. Since they’re discontinued you should find attractive pricing. I hope this helps , Mike B.