Best inexpensive active noise-canceling over-ear headphones

You do not want active noise-cancelling headphones. They do not do a good job at blocking out human voice. They are intended to block out low-level constant background noise, like airplane or train engines.

What you want are passive noise-cancelling headphones, or IEMs (in-ear monitors).

The best noise isolation you'll get is from Etymotic headphones. They sell several models, that all offer the same level of noise isolation.
Etymotic MC3 ($80) - mid-range headset (mic)
Etymotic MC5 ($60) - mid-range headphones (no mic)
Etymotic HF3 ($150) - higher-end headset (mic)
Etymoitc HF5 ($130) - higher-end headphones (no mic).

If you're an audiophile, get the HF3 / HF5. If you're not an audiophile, you'll do fine with the lower-end MC3 / MC5.

If you take a step down from Etymotic's noise isolation capabilities, you get more options. Out of these, the best bang-for-your-buck you'll find is Xiaomi Piston Hybrids ($25 on Amazon, but easily compare to $100 headphones for audio quality). They are a well-kept secret among audiophiles for being an amazing value for your money.

You would also do very well getting a pair of Xiaomi Piston Hybrids ($25 from Amazon), and a set of Comply T-100 foam eartips (about $15, from Amazon) to significantly upgrade the noise isolation of the Xiaomi Piston Hybrids.

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Best inexpensive active noise-canceling over-ear headphones