Music to our ears.

The article discusses changes made to a publication's headphones test, providing a more detailed and comprehensive method for comparing different models. The new test includes assessments of sound quality, active noise cancellation performance, comfort, battery life, ease of use, and durability. Previous test results and recommendations are no longer valid due to the adoption of the new method. The article concludes with recommendations for the best headphones with and without active noise cancellation. Additionally, a table is provided in the document, offering objective information on various headphone brands, allowing library patrons to compare models based on price, type, battery life, and features. [Extracted from the article]