While I love my iPod, the earbuds that ship with the iPod have been the only sore spot.

Hopefully, this will solve the problem.

Griffin Technology is also the manufacturer of the iTrip which is the greatest accesssory (imo) for the iPod. Its a FM transmitter that plugs into the top of the iPod allowing the user to transmit their music to any FM radio. I use it play music in my car and the stereo in the living room.