I don like the Apple Earbuds. Can I use another brand?
Yes, you can use any brand of earbuds, or any headphones, as long as they have the appropriate sized jack (1/8″). If you have headphones with a larger jack, designed for home stereos, you can get an adapter that will allow you to plug them into your iPod. However, such headphones are usually large and unwieldy, and you’d probably be better off with lighter headphones. Personally, I have no problems with the Apple earbuds, but many users find that earbuds such as these Sony earbuds, or these Shure in-ear earbuds, or these isolating earbuds from Etymotics are excellent, as are these , more specifically designed for portable music players. Personally, I recently got a set of Sennheiser PX 100 open headphones, which have great sound. But when I listen at home, I prefer my Sennheiser HD 580s, which are among the best value in full-sized headphones you can get.
