Did you hear that? It’s the sound of prices dropping on headphones and earbuds as we head into the holiday shopping season, and we're already seeing half-price savings on top brands.

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Our electronics writer has been testing headphones for years, and he’s picked the three pairs that offer the best noise-canceling tech.

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The powerful ANC cans can provide peace and quiet during your holiday travels.

Sony and Bose released flagship headphones this year, delivering new features, upgraded audio performance, improved battery capacity, and most importantly, the best active noise cancellation (ANC) in the industry.