@Megamind- Buy creative Ep630@ 500 bucks and spend your remaining money in your Sandybridge rig Ep630 is very earphone for that price.
It upon you to choose it not but its quality is super at that price.And you will not regret it after using.Its perfect for ipod.I am using it with ipod touch.
@tenida - this is OT, but whats wid your signature and Mephistopheles?