[Tabby]

I use some Sony "in the ear" type earphones. You insert them in your ears like ear plugs. They block a good portion of ambient sound so you don't have to crank up the sound as much. They work much better than the standard type of ear buds that just sort of rest in your ear, and stay in your ear better too. I don't know if they would work with your Ipod because of the mini-plug. I would definately look for that type of earphone. There are probably other brands out there that are of similar design, but less costly.