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... a comparo.
Less than about $50 and it's only a basic iPod replacement. $50-$100 and folks are looking for something nicer without spending Etymotic (for example) bucks. Is there an earbud-equivalent of the Grado SR-60 value leader in that price class? Gonna try 'em with Comply Foam Tips, for a cheap tweak? So much to do. Go Stephen, go!
Don't understand the comment regarding China. Is that where these are made? The folks at http://sleek-audio.com/ almost saw their business die from poor quality there, and actually moved all production stateside, according to a recent article in Wired. http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/02/ff_madeinamerica/ Perhaps something *else* to consider when otherwise musing about a product's non-audio qualities.