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The best noise-canceling headphones let you listen to music without distractions.

When listening to music, there's nothing worse than annoying background noise drowning out your favorite songs. That's why noise-canceling headphones have become so popular. Using built-in microphones and audio processing, the best noise-canceling headphones block ambient sounds so you can focus on your playlist without pesky distractions.