I get these bad boy on special for $ 20 and that include shipping too . I normally go with earbud because they do not hurt the bone in my ear , however these stay comfy for a dew hour and sound AMAZING . seriously these headphone be a steal at the price i get they for , they be so clean and loud , with plenty of bass and treble . they be versatile and can play all type of music and speak word clearly . they be soo good that now the search be on to find the clearest most intense music i can , watch OUT SOUNDCLOUD and GROOVESHARK ... . . here I come !!!!!!!!!!!!!