9 of the best noise-cancelling headphones for flying, blocking out noisy neighbors, and more

Listening to music can have a profound effect on your state of mind — which could be part of the reason we buy headphones like they're candy. Listening to music (or podcasts, or audiobooks) can be an integral part of getting through that daily commute or transatlantic flight.

But if the incessant sound of jet engines, the distracting laugh of a coworker in the next cubicle, or the deafening bang of nearby construction seems to prevent you from reaching that euphoric place, the best solution is to invest in some noise-cancelling headphones.