These buds are not sound/noise cancellation. You really need the Quiet Comfort, but these are not Bluetooth. While you can "drown" out a considerable amount of unwanted noise by raising the volume, I would not risk damaging your hearing. You may be too young to appreciate the importance of protecting your hearing. Go with the Quiet Comforts, if you don't mind being hardwired to your phone, and you really want to listen to your music in your own world without the outside noise distraction.