With noise-canceling activated, I can work in a busy café or library without distraction. And when it’s time to leave, switching to transparency mode at the push of a button ensures I’m safely aware of my surroundings as I make my way to my destination.

Unsurprisingly, the XM6 are the best noise-canceling headphones the company has ever made. The updated drivers deliver outstanding sound quality and clearer vocals than Sony’s last-gen model, while a new noise-cancellation chip renders them even more adept at blocking out ambient noise.

Bose Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly inspected, tested, and serviced to meet strict Bose sound quality standards – the same as a new product. Appearance is closely examined; products occasionally have minor, nearly imperceptible blemishes. All Refurbished products have the same warranty as new products.

Recent headlines in the United Kingdom earlier this year attributed noise-canceling headphones as a possible culprit in rising rates of auditory processing disorder (APD) and hearing problems in younger populations.