Keith....there a few different end pieces that can be used with these phones. I find the soft plastic with flanges on them comfortable. Care should be taken to select the right ends for the wearer, since lows can escape from an ill fit. I use my Enymotics for the I-pod, and find them very satisfying indeed. Sure my Sennheiser 650's are better, but the Enty's are certainly up for their task.