Get the Koss KSC-75 ($20), or the Sony EX-71 OR 81 earbuds. Trust me they blow the apple earbuds out the water in all aspects (bass, sound clarity, treble, etc.) The Sony's even block out a substantial amount of outside noise so you dont have to turn up the ipod volume as much in a noisy environment. Trust me on this. You'll never go back and will actually get to truely hear your music for the first time.