While wireless earbuds and on-ear headphones have their uses, we’ve found that you really need the best over-ear headphones to get truly engrossed in your music while silencing the chaos of everyday life. But with a deluge of great models from brands like Sony, Bose and Apple regularly hitting shelves, where do you even start?

Fortunately, we’re always jamming out with the latest headphones in the name of helping you pick the right ones. Whether you need something with great noise cancellation for blocking out the world when it’s time to lock in, you’re an audiophile with a discerning ear or you just want something good on a budget, here are our four top picks.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Over-Ear Headphones

Best wireless over-ear headphones

The new gold standard for headphones, Sony's WH-1000XM6 pack superb sound, noise cancellation and battery life into the series' slickest and most portable design yet.