I bought these based on the Amazon reviews, but can't stand 'em. The sound is thin and harsh -- I had to push them in halfway to my brain to hear any bass at all, and man is it uncomfortable, even with the smallest rubber bits. The earbuds that came with the ipod hurt, but at least they sound alright.Maybe it's just discomfort with earbuds in general, I don't know. The one positive thing I will say is the little over-the-ear hooks work well at keeping them in place. But these are going back.