Thanks to crayonbeam’s mention of custom earphones, I now have what I hope will be the perfect earphones for listening to my iPod. At first I ended up at Ultimate Ears, but their cheapest custom model is $550. Next I came across PodFitKit. After reading the instructions and FAQ, and watching the video, I promptly ordered a pair in off-white. The PodFitKit is a silicone putty type material that you fit around your existing earbuds, and into your ear. You let it harden for 10 minutes, and then you can remove your brand new custom earphones. And it’s only $15! I was quite delighted to find this product and I hope it gets here soon.