content: Thanks for the well-thought out review. :) I do use headphones a lot, but call me old-fashioned. I prefer sound coming at me, not injected in my brain. I will definitely pick up a pair of those Kosses while I'm shopping, because I'd love an alternative to earbuds.  You are absolutely right about buying used. If it were for me, I'd do just that. But I'm buying it as a gift, so I need something cheap but new. :\ And you're also right about testing them in the store. I think that's the best option, I just really didn't want to leave the house. lol. Thanks again.