You can suppress bothersome ambient noise with noise canceling headphones, so you can enjoy your music more. This is especially useful when you're on the go or at a busy office. From a buzzing plane engine to talking colleagues, you're less bothered thanks to the noise suppression. That way, you can focus on what you're doing. Most noise canceling headphones are over-ear headphones. The ear cushions of these headphones cover your ear cups. As a result, these headphones are already better and shutting out your surroundings.