[GFK_of_xmaspast]

If you get big cans instead of little bitty earbuds you can keep the volume down lower, not to mention noise cancellers.

(I'm partial to sennheiser, but just get something nice)

[bduerst]

I have big ears, but the Audio Technica ATH-A900 fit comfortable around the ear. I would definitely recommend.

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-A900X-Monitor-Headp...