New styles have no-tangle flat cables and come in pink, yellow or blue. Some have an inline microphone and remote to make and drop calls from the iPhone.

Good for iPod Nano, Touch, Classic

Beelan Enterprise Co. Ltd
Beelan’s BLIPHOEAR047 model is compatible with the iPod Nano, Touch and Classic. It also works with the iPhone, enabling call pick-up and phone shut-off via the inline remote. The last has a mini microphone and controls song play, pause and forward. The model has metal buds.

No-tangle sports earphones

Dongguan Beevo Industrial Co. Ltd
The model BV-EN200 sports earphones from Dongguan Beevo use a flat cable to prevent tangles. The ear hooks are detachable so the product fits easily even in small bags. The model has 10mm-diameter speakers with 98dB SPL/mW at 1kHz sensitivity. Impedance is 32ohm. The microphone has -42dB sensitivity and 2.2ohm impedance. The model comes with replaceable silica gel earplugs.

110dB sensitivity

Dongguan Lianheng Electron Co. Ltd
Priced at $3 to $6, the model U-130402-5-2 earphones from Dongguan Lianheng have 110dB sensitivity. The product is suitable for sports use and has noise-canceling capability. The model has a 1.2m-long cable with a 3.5mm audio jack, making it suitable for various models of the iPod, iPhone and iPad. MOQ is 1,000 pieces.

Flat but colorful

E&S Technology Co. Ltd
The ES-20136R model from E&S comes in pink, blue, yellow, black and white variations with a 1.2m-long flat cable. Adopting 10mm-diameter speakers, the earphones feature natural sound reproduction. Impedance is 32ohm while sensitivity is 105±3dB. Maximum input power is 20mW. The model suits the iPod and iPhone, and other MP3/MP4 players that can accommodate a 3.5mm audio jack.

Water-resistant shoelace

Shenzhen Jinma Communication Co. Ltd
Shenzhen Jinma’s model WS-45F shoelace-style earphones are water-resistant. The product has 10mm-diameter speakers with a 105±3dB sensitivity and 32ohm impedance. The frequency response range is 10Hz to 20kHz. Cable length is 1.2m. The model has a maximum output power of 50mW. It comes in various colors.

Metal for the earbuds, TPE for the cable

Shenzhen Yes-Hope Co. Ltd
The 10A951S model from Shenzhen Yes-Hope has metal earbuds, silicone sleeves and a 1.2m-long TPE cable. The noise-canceling product has 10mm speakers. The frequency response range is 20Hz to 20kHz. Impedance and sensitivity are 32ohm and 105dB, respectively. Microphone and volume control are optional. Shenzhen Yes-Hope can print buyers’ logos on request and accepts custom packing.