This is why airpod pros or similar noise cancelling headphones are worth their weight in gold. After having them in a city environment for more than a week, I realized I'd gladly pay north of $1k for them. If I lose them I will instantly go into a physical Apple store and buy a new pair so I'm not without them for even a day. I can't go back to the normal city noise levels every again. I don't even have music or anything playing most of the time. They also serve the dual purpose of avoiding talking with strangers or panhandlers.