Bose QC2

The Bose QC2 Noise Cancelling Headsets, as its name suggests, cancels out ambient sounds so crisp, clear music gets piped directly into your eardrums. It's oversized cushions may get you a little hot under your ears but the sound quality improvement is well worth the perspiration. Unfortunately, it doesn't cancel out your girlfriend's incessant nagging.

• Bose QC2