Actually as far as earphones are concerned, the ones provided with the iPod are the best. I'd suggest you better go for headphones instead of earphones. Pick from brands like Bose, Sennheiser, Altec Lansing, Sony, Philips. There are also a lots of other good brands out there to choose from apart from these, but unfortunately either they are not available in India or are too expensive. (Note for brands like Sennheiser, Bose you'd have to go to a shop selling imported goods). For more info visit *www.headphone.com/guide/by-application/ipod/