Thanks for all your help. I think I am going to go with the Shure E2. It seems to be a good place to start. I am a little worried about comfort, but i guess i will find out. My mp3 player is not the greatest so i may be upgrading that as well. Any low cost suggestions would help. Also, does...

So which do you recommend? The Shure E2 or the Etymotic ER-6? is the difference worth it between those? Also, does it make a difference of how they fit in your ear? I am not sure if having something WAY up them would feel right. Is this true? Also, what quality of music is needed to realize...

So are models like the Shure E2 and the Etymotic ER-6 are worth the extra money when compared to the Sony ex71? What exactly are you paying for? I listen to rap and also a lot of r&b and older easy rock. So bass is somewhat important. Thanks for the advice so far. Any more help will also...

I am a college student who needs something for my mp3 player. The standard headphones are horrible and I can't take them any longer. I was thinking that in-ear headphones would be the way to go because they are easier to have with me at all time (walking between classes, etc). First off, are...