I already have an older set of these that are very well used so I ordered another set. The Sony MDR series has been around for a long time but they have the best Noise-Canceling of all the brands that I have tried. I'm talking operating a riding lawnmower while listening to an audio book. These do a good job without having to max out the volume. Since Cowboom is a division of Best Buy you will pay tax on this but it's still a pretty good deal.