I really like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RPHJ...ic++headphones
The different colors are different costs, and they go on sale rather frequently. They are the most comfortable ear buds I have ever used, but I have very very small ear canals and most don't fit my ears without causing much pain. I have every color available, have been using them for over a year, and they all still work. Which is more than I can say for my $50 Sony headphones.....
Nope, these headphones are not for audiophiles. But for audio books they are great. Not too much bass to where they are muffled, but enough bass so the books don't sound 'tinny'.
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