i've got nothing against iPods.....i just think it's a waste when people use the stock earbuds with them. the sound on those things are terrible. i'm guessing most just don't know better, like the white color, or think that upgrading will be too expensive.

not true......check out the relatively cheap Sennheiser MX400's:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...345637-0844125

i'm pretty sure they can be had for even cheaper (like $7-8) and the sound is a huge improvement. why would you spend hundreds of dollars on an mp3 player and not try to get the best sound from it? check out the reviews. btw, i THINK they have a model that's white for the folks who insist on letting everyone know they have an iPod.

the bass is better, the midrange is more full, and the highs sound crisp....i'm no audiophile, but to me, they're a great bang-for-you-buck upgrade.