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<strong>TL;DR Verdict:</strong> For pure focus in a loud library or home, the <strong>Sony
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<h2>1. The Gold Standard: Sony WH-1000XM6</h2>
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<strong>What it is:</strong> The ability to connect to two devices at once. <br>
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