Spent $60 on a pair of noise-canceling earbuds and they saved my sanity at the library

I work from home but the library is my go-to spot for quiet focus. Problem is, there's always someone talking on their phone or kids running around. I tried cheap foam earplugs but they hurt after an hour. So I took a chance on a $60 pair of noise-canceling earbuds from a brand I never heard of. They actually work great for blocking out chatter but still let me hear the librarian call my name. The battery lasts about 6 hours which covers my whole morning shift. Has anyone else found a good budget option for blocking noise in public spaces without breaking the bank?

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jamierodriguez4h ago

$60 earbuds beat my $200 ones I lost in a week.

henrys742h ago

Wait you had $200 earbuds and you just lost them in a week? That's wild. I'd be tearing my place apart for a whole month if I dropped that kind of cash on something. What brand were they, or are you trying to block out the memory lol