Sennheiser MX550 - $20
These are a cheap replacement for the ipod headphones, which suck.
Shure e3c - $130
Etymotic ER-4P - $200
Both the Shure and the Etymotics are (passive) noise-cancelling, which is a must for good sound quality. The Etymotics are the best quality -- they are heavenly -- but you have to lick them to get a good seal, which is inconvenient for everyday use. The Etymotics are good for the occasional critical listening -- for me, lying on a bed in a quiet room. The Shures are good for jogging/everyday use. (Also, the Etymotics were bad for jogging because they kept coming off; the Shures are more stable.)
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