Standard iPod Earphones Are Missing a Lot

I'm definitely not a fan of the standard white iPod earphones. Perhaps my ears are oddly shaped, but the earbuds hurt when I put them in. They just don't fit nicely at all.

Moreover, I have to crank my iPod up all the way to hear my music when I'm riding on the bus. Talk about damaging hearing.

The only good thing about the standard-issue earphones is that they're small and lightweight. I do commend Apple for that. But I just don't see how anyone can use them for long-term listening.