I have chosen for these earphones because I belong to the people, which do of In-Ear Phones ears hurt. I have an iPod nano 6G and drive every day 2h by train. The problem is with in-ears, they do after 20 minutes into the ears hurt that I have to take them out. Other models and different essays have brought nothing. These earphones are no in-ears, even though it is in the description but are not inserted into the ear canal. Just as earlier just ;-) Nevertheless the shield is outwardly still good and the comfort is great. One forgets easily that you plug in the ear. The sound is very good if you have the Equalizer set correctly. More can I guess also 100, - not offer Euro earphones. The cable is long enough to hang loosely between belts and head - even with movement. In addition, the connector is pretty small, so even when plugged earphones nor the broad Apple data plug can be connected. This is at the very small nano 6th generation beneficial. For the price absolutely recommendable.