Normally $260, these noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for less than $80

What does it take to get some peace and quiet around here? 

You know the drill: You're submerged in distracting office chatter at work, and once you get home, family members or roommates are suddenly the loudest people you know — or your neighbor is throwing a party on a Tuesday night. And when you're traveling, you're always seated within an ear-shot of the kid that won't stop crying.

Headphones are a great way to drown out the sound, but no matter how high you turn up the volume, some models can't give you the unadulterated silence you deserve.