Yes, the technology would have been cutting edge a decade ago, but Bose continues to invest in product development and the QuietComfort 35 Series II (Bose QC35) is the latest and greatest. You can buy noise cancelling headphones for less than $50 but I'm sure you're well-versed with the adage, 'You get what you pay for.'Ĭheaper noise-cancelling headphones don't do as good of a job with active and passive noise canceling technology.