After using the std. i-pod earphones and being frustrated that they hurt my ears and kept falling out,i looked around for some cheapish better ones.After seeing the reviews for these,i decided to take a chance and get them.They arrivred the next day,and i'm very pleased with them.The sound quality is great,just make sure they're well inside your ear.No more earache or falling out,i'd say get these if you want a good set of cheapish earphones.The plastic wrapper takes some getting off,scissors needed (thanks shoplifters).