Earbuds

Earbuds, the type of headphones included with every iPhone and iPod, sit loosely in your outer ears. Although earbuds don't produce outstanding sound, they’re compact and relatively inexpensive. Apple's stock 'buds are actually decent as earbuds go; you're not going to get a huge upgrade in sound quality by simply replacing them with a different model. Still, there are a few alternatives here that provide modest improvements if you're looking for a new set.