Originally Posted by Mamagus
The jacks on the ipods are universal. So you can get softer earbuds or the bigger type that fit over your ears. Just take the ipod with you to try the kind you like best. You should be able to find good quality ones at future shop or the source.
Excellent suggestion.
If you want to protect your hearing, buy the kind of headphones that sit over your ears, not in them, and then moderate the volume.