We tested 9 headphones in NYC This is the pair that made it here

New York City is, to quote Lin-Manuel Miranda, “the greatest city in the world.” It’s also pretty loud here. Whether it’s screeching subways or honking car horns, sometimes you need a good pair of headphones to quiet that noise. A group of NY Post staffers spent all summer testing headphones alongside me.As The Post’s go-to headphones gal, I’ve been reviewing headphones for more than three years and I was a natural choice to oversee this category’s testing, devising the criteria and testing each model alongside my colleagues. In our quest to find the best pair of headphones that was completely NYC-proof — that means solid noise cancellation and awareness mode, a stylish design that is comfortable enough to wear all day  — one pair rose to the top.The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro stood up to subway noise, put through crystal clear phone calls even when we were walking through Times Square and helped us stay aware of our surroundings as we navigated the city.See our full testing criteriaSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro has five levels of noise cancellation that can be adjusted to your preferences, with one being a step above nothing at all and five being extreme active noise cancellation.

On a five, you’re getting extremely effective noise cancellation.In terms of sound, these are equipped with Dolby Spatial Audio and optimized for Dolby Atmos.Battery life: 12 Hours | Water resistant: Yes | Noise canceling: Yes + Transparency mode | AUX option: No | Case included: Yes | Weight: 2.4 ounces | Special features: Touchscreen case, customizable fit | Warranty: Yes, up to two years depending on region and retailer purchased fromThe perfect headphones for NYC should be comfortable and durable, while allowing you to hear your music and your surroundings when necessary with active noise cancellation and a transparency mode to filter sounds in.This is the pair that stood up to the test.The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro is incredibly easy to set up thanks to some very hand...