i got these on me right now
Amazon.com: Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case: Electronics
but to big to carry every where with me, but they sound awosome as hell


and for
"raise the volume to the maximum"
yea, thats what i do, i like my music loud. but i still hear shit in the background

i recentley (2 days ago) bought JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds they suck balls but VERY light good for a temp fix... i will get those new ipod headphones dual drivers in a month or so