How about we start a thread devoted to advice anyone has for making earphones, whether they're the stock apple earbuds or the various alternatives from sony, shure, etc. What tips do you have to share for the average user who walks around while listening to their iPod and has to shove their earphones into their pocket on their way to class. Or maybe the person who listens to music during a workout at a gym or while running around. For any situation, there should be some tips to care for your earphones, right?