I have had really bad earbud problems for the past few months. When I purchased my iPod I got a pair of Apple Earbuds. They lasted about a month, and then the cord came out of the plug, where it plugs into the iPod. I then went down to my local Apple store and purchased some Nike Vapor around ear-buds. One of the buds broke about three weeks ago on the bus when I was listening to podcasts, so I can't use those anymore. So now I am stuck without earbuds and I am having to borrow my brother's iPod earbuds. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good set of earbuds for under fifty dollars. I am more than likely just going to buy the Apple buds again tomorrow and try to take better care of them this time. I would really like to get the Bang and Olfson buds, but they are really expensive. Anyone with suggestions? Click on the contact tab and then send me a quick email. Thanks for subscribing - Alex