I buy these to replace my original ipod earbud which we new puppy chew up . I be not a sound fidelity fanatic but I do think the jbud provide better sound quality than the ipod earbud but ... I , personally , have real problem with the jbud because the simply will not stay in my ear . it be probably some strange genetic issue relate to the shape of my ear but the Apple earbud seem to `` hook '' into my ear and just stay there . the jbud 's seem to be attempt some sort of friction fit with the soft rubber but , for I , it do not work . they just keep fall out . obviously , you ear may not be as weird and strange look as mine and these beast will stay in for you no problem . : -rrb-