While you can get great sound out of a pair of standard earbuds, nothing sounds quite as good as noise-canceling headphones. Often, the most effective models are over-ear headphones that can completely shut out ambient noise.

The Soundcore noise-canceling headphones block out up to 90 percent of ambient noise, and they’re on sale at Amazon. The wireless headphones are comfortable enough for extended wear, provide “crystal clear” audio,

After a hearing test came back normal, Sophie met a private audiologist for further testing. She was eventually diagnosed with auditory processing disorder (APD), a neurological condition where the brain finds it difficult to understand sounds and spoken words.