In reply to Neil Williams:
> I use Apple ones. I don't get on with any of the rubber tipped ones at all - I find poor sound quality and they fall out all the time, and I have tried lots of sizes.
Perhaps they're ok for running, but for commuters nearby, the Apple ones are a complete PITA for the wearer's neighbours. In the train, everyone I've sat next to with them can only 'hang' them inside their ear, thereby creating a megaphone effect so that people nearby can hear their music, which is really irritating. I find the silicone-tipped ones are better since they help seal them to my ear, giving me better sound and minimising audio leakage, but I realise not everyone likes or can wear them.