How can I keep listening to music on the bus without exacerbating my easily irritable skin with earbuds, or causing hearing loss? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 8, 2009 - 3 answers

What kinds of earphones/earbuds can I wear to bed? [more inside]
posted by xingcat on Oct 20, 2009 - 13 answers

Is the practice of "seasoning" headphones just supersition? [more inside]
posted by rwhe on Jun 15, 2009 - 47 answers

Help me stop destroying my iPod headphones! [more inside]
posted by graventy on May 7, 2009 - 16 answers

How can I get my Apple iPhone/iPod/iTouch in-ear headphones to work easily with my T-Mobile G1 phone? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on May 1, 2009 - 1 answer

Help me choose some good earbuds! I need a new pair of earbuds for my iPhone. [more inside]
posted by nafrance on Feb 9, 2009 - 8 answers

My iPod's headphones wore out, but I'm not mourning them. What's a good replacement under $35 or so? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Jan 25, 2009 - 16 answers

Where's the best place to buy good quality noise-reducing earbuds for my first-gen iPhone in the Times Square NYC vicinity? [more inside]
posted by BillBishop on Nov 20, 2008 - 12 answers

I lost part of my headphones. Must I replace my beloved earbuds, or can I just replace the lost part? [more inside]
posted by Sheppagus on Oct 30, 2008 - 10 answers

What are the best iPhone-compatible, in-ear headphones one can buy for around $50? [more inside]
posted by wordsmith on Oct 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me solve my ipod earphone problem (specifically, the cord smacksmacksmack while running.) [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur on Jul 9, 2008 - 24 answers

Recommend-some-earbuds-that-meet-my-bizarrely-specific-criteria-filter: I like everything about my current earbuds except the fact that they're making my ears pop. [more inside]
posted by doift on Jun 4, 2008 - 6 answers

I like to listen to my music loud, but out of respect to others I'd like to keep the noise bleed to a minimum. (Think: riding in the subway.) Are their headphones that are built specifically to reduce the amount of noise pollution given off? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anyone have any suggestions for catproof earbuds? My cat seems to find the tender plastic to be extremely succulent. [more inside]
posted by jenfu on Feb 24, 2008 - 11 answers

I just bought my first MP3 player and I need some advice on earbuds and song selection. [more inside]
posted by bove on Feb 13, 2008 - 25 answers

Best earbuds for little ears? [more inside]
posted by Cosine on Oct 21, 2007 - 19 answers

Can I use my iPhone earbuds as MacBook Pro headset, probably with an adapter? [more inside]
posted by lodev on Oct 3, 2007 - 1 answer

Recommendations for earbuds that can take some abuse. [more inside]
posted by mmascolino on Jun 1, 2007 - 12 answers

iPod + which eaphones/headphones = least hearing loss? [more inside]
posted by mittenedsex on Mar 15, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there a trick to keep the foam thingies from falling off my earbuds? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Sep 21, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm looking for earbuds that offer superior sound quality and that I can wear while running. My over the ear Ravemp buds finally gave out. I haven't been able to find any decent sounding replacements that don't fall out of my ears after a few minutes of running. Price range < $75. Must be available on the internet.
posted by Juicylicious on May 3, 2006 - 13 answers

How can I coil up my iPod headphones cord so that it doesn't tangle? [more inside]
posted by event on Dec 6, 2005 - 18 answers

I recently picked up a set of Apple's in-ear headphones and for the life of me I can't keep them in my ears. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by jazon on Sep 16, 2005 - 14 answers

My MP3 player came with a pair of earbuds, the kind that basically look like tiny headphones with foam covers and sit in the cleft of the ear right in front of the canal. The sound is terrific, but I find them uncomfortable for periods of time over 40 minutes or so, and usually end up switching to a more comfortable pair of overear phones that don't get quite as good sound. Do you have any tips for making these more comfortable? Are my ears just the wrong shape?
posted by PinkStainlessTail on Sep 2, 2005 - 13 answers

Does anybody know of some good and cheap earbuds that won't fall out while I'm jogging? [more inside]
posted by celibate_life on May 25, 2005 - 11 answers

I need to get earbuds for my morning ferry ride to use with my laptop. Which ones are best? [more inside]
posted by Four Flavors on May 13, 2005 - 22 answers

Does frequent use of earplugs and earbud heaphones mean I'll get sick more often? I suspect so but havent found any research to back this up. [more inside]
posted by skallas on Oct 13, 2004 - 7 answers

I need new headphones. I use my mp3 player when I run, work out and at the office. Currently I use Sony headphones at work and Koss earbuds when I workout. The earbuds do not give me loud enough sound and they pop out. The Sonys don't give good quality sound either and they hurt my left ear.

I've been told that headphone/buds that go into your ear, instead of laying on top are better for good quality and loudness. Does anyone have any suggestions for really good headphones/buds that will stay on while running and exercising, as well as be comfortable enough to be worn all day? I'm willing to spend up to $75.
posted by Juicylicious on Aug 9, 2004 - 14 answers